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Stephen Poliakoff was born on December 1, 1952 in Holland Park, United Kingdom and is credited as a writer, screenwriter and playwright. Stephen Poliakoff is 73 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes King's College. Recorded honors include Commander of the Order of the British Empire (2007), Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (1985), Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play (1996) and 3 more.
My Take
Stephen Poliakoff is a writer I genuinely admire for refusing to chase trends. Being called Britain's pre-eminent TV dramatist, the heir to Dennis Potter, is no small claim, and his haul of honours, from a CBE to the Prix Italia and a Peabody, backs it up. What draws me in is his patience: he writes about memory, family secrets and the slow weight of time when most television rushes. As playwright, director and screenwriter rolled into one, he keeps total authorship of his vision. That kind of singular, literary voice is increasingly rare, and I value it deeply.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen Poliakoff
- Name (Japanese)
- ステファン・ポリアコフ
- Reading
- すてふぁん・ぽりあこふ
- Born
- December 1, 1952 (age 73)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Holland Park, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- writer / screenwriter / playwright / film director / television director
2. Background
- University
- King's College
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- 1985 Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature
- 1996 Critics’ Circle Theatre Award for Best New Play
- 1999 Prix Italia
- 2002 Peabody Awards
- 2004 South Bank Sky Arts Award
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen%20Poliakoff
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q164674
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen Poliakoff born?
Born December 1, 1952 (age 73).
Where is Stephen Poliakoff from?
Stephen Poliakoff is from Holland Park, United Kingdom.
What does Stephen Poliakoff do?
Stephen Poliakoff works as writer, screenwriter, playwright, film director, television director.
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