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My Take
Moffat is, to me, one of the most fascinating puzzle-builders in modern television. What I admire most is not just that he revived Doctor Who and co-created Sherlock, but the sheer audacity of his plotting: he plants seeds episodes ahead and trusts the audience to keep up. Sometimes that ambition tips into convolution, and viewers get lost in the maze he loves. Yet I find that flaw endearing. A former teacher from Paisley turned showrunner, he writes with both an intellectual's precision and an obsessive's passion. That tension between cleverness and heart is exactly what keeps me coming back to his work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Steven Moffat
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーヴン・モファット
- Reading
- すてぃーゔん・もふぁっと
- Born
- November 18, 1961 (age 64)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
- Origin
- Paisley, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- screenwriter / science fiction writer / television producer / teacher / showrunner
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- University of Glasgow
Awards & achievements
- 2007 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2006 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2008 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2007 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2011 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2006 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
- 2008 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Strax | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Steven Moffat born?
Born November 18, 1961 (age 64).
Where is Steven Moffat from?
Steven Moffat is from Paisley, United Kingdom.
What does Steven Moffat do?
Steven Moffat works as screenwriter, science fiction writer, television producer, teacher, showrunner.
What is Steven Moffat known for?
Notable works include Strax.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.