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Born on November 18, 1961 in Paisley, United Kingdom, Steven Moffat is a screenwriter, science fiction writer and television producer. As of 2026, Steven Moffat is 64 years old. Education on record includes University of Glasgow. Listed accolades include Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form (2006, 2007, 2008, 2011). Credited works include Strax.
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.
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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)
- Origin
- Paisley, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- screenwriter / science fiction writer / television producer / teacher / showrunner
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Ox
2. Background
- 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
- 2011 Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Strax |
4. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/stevenwmoffat/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven%20Moffat
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B9%E3%83%86%E3%82%A3%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B4%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%83%A2%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%83%83%E3%83%88
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q461003
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
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 Steven Moffat born?
Steven Moffat was born on November 18, 1961 and is 64 years old.
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.
Where did Steven Moffat study?
Steven Moffat attended University of Glasgow.
What is Steven Moffat known for?
Steven Moffat's notable works include Strax.
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