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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