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Steven Moffat

Writing

Born November 18, 1961 · Paisley, Scotland, UK

Also known as Steve Moffat

Biography

Steven William Moffat is a Scottish television writer, television producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work as the second showrunner and head writer of the 2005 revival of the BBC sci-fi television series Doctor Who (2010–2017), and for co-creating and co-writing the BBC crime drama television series Sherlock (2010–2017). In the 2015 Birthday Honours, Moffat was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to drama.

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Awards & recognition

  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2011
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2011
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2008
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2007
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  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2006
  • Officer of the Order of the British Empire
  • Primetime Emmy Award
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Made for Television Movie · 2014 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2014 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2013 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Miniseries or Movie · 2012 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2012 · nominated
  • British Academy Television Award — Best Drama Series · 2011 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2011 · nominated
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special · 2011 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 2011 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2009 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2008 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2007 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Script · 2007 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form · 2006 · nominated
  • Nebula Award — Best Script · 2006 · nominated

Filmography24 titles

Sherlock

2010Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor

2013Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: The Time of the Doctor

2013Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: Twice Upon a Time

2017Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: The Husbands of River Song

2015Executive Producer, Writer

Coupling

2000Creator, Writer

Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol

2010Executive Producer, Writer

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2016Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: Last Christmas

2014Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: The Snowmen

2012Executive Producer, Writer

The Time Traveler's Wife

2022Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who

2005Additional Dialogue, Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: The Return of Doctor Mysterio

2016Executive Producer, Writer

The Devil's Hour

2022Executive Producer

Douglas Is Cancelled

2024Executive Producer, Writer

Doctor Who: Earth Conquest - The World Tour

2014as Self

Dracula

2020Executive Producer, Writer

The Real History of Science Fiction

2014as Self

Doctor Who: The Doctor, the Widow and the Wardrobe

2011Executive Producer, Writer

Inside Man

2022Creator, Executive Producer, Writer

The Adventures of Tintin

2011Screenplay

Murder Most Horrid

1991Writer

Doctor Who

2024Executive Producer, Writer

Class

2016Executive Producer