Steven Moffat

Scottish screenwriter and producer, Doctor Who

Steven Moffat - Scottish screenwriter and producer, Doctor Who
Born

November 18th, 1961
63 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A Scottish screenwriter and producer contributed significantly to British television. He served as a showrunner for the acclaimed series Doctor Who, revitalizing it in the 21st century. Moffat also created the series Sherlock, which received widespread critical acclaim for its modern adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's works. His distinctive storytelling style and intricate plots garnered a dedicated fanbase and several awards.

Wrote and produced Doctor Who from 2010 to 2017

Created and produced Sherlock from 2010 to 2017

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