Steven Knight

Steven Knight

65 · Born: Aug 5, 1959

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1959 Marlborough, England, UK
Parents
  • George Knight

Biography

Steven Knight CBE is a highly respected and accomplished British screenwriter and film director, whose extensive and diverse range of creative endeavors have earned him widespread admiration and acclaim from audiences and industry professionals alike.

As a highly accomplished and skilled screenwriter, Stephen Knight has had the privilege of crafting the scripts for a diverse array of notable films, including the widely acclaimed and thought-provoking "Closed Circuit", which garnered widespread critical acclaim, as well as the gritty and intense "Dirty Pretty Things", a cinematic masterpiece that masterfully explores the darker aspects of human nature, and the deeply thought-provoking "Eastern Promises", a complex and emotionally charged narrative that delves into the intricacies of human relationships.

Not only has Knight showcased his remarkable writing abilities, but he has also consistently demonstrated his impressive behind-the-scenes skills as a director, with a total of two films under his belt that exemplify his impressive versatility and creative range.

Noted for his remarkable achievements in the realm of cinematic and televisual endeavors, Knight has garnered widespread acclaim and distinction, ultimately being honored with the esteemed designation of Commander of the Order of the British Empire, a testament to his profound impact on the world of entertainment.

Sir Ian Murray Knight, Knight of the British Empire, CBE.

Career

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2024
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Maria
Maria as Writer
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2021
Locked Down
Locked Down as Writer
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Spencer
Spencer as Writer
{"id":143789,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"2019","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-2019-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143789.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
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2018
Woman Walks Ahead
Woman Walks Ahead as Screenplay
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{"id":113454,"title":"November Criminals","year":"2017","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/november-criminals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68h7ut896dg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68h7ut896dg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
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2016
Allied
Allied as Writer
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2015
Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice as Screenplay
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Burnt
Burnt as Screenplay
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2014
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Seventh Son
Seventh Son as Screenplay
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2013
Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit as Screenplay
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2007
Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises as Screenplay
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2006
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2002
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Gypsy Woman
Gypsy Woman as Writer
{"id":118639,"title":"Serenity","year":"2019","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/serenity-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33ug273mqtdg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33ug273mqtdg.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Serenity
Serenity as Director, Screenplay
{"id":10163,"title":"Locke","year":"2014","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/locke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aa0vadc79u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aa0vadc79u0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Locke
Locke as Director, Writer
{"id":564,"title":"Redemption","year":"2013","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/redemption-2013-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43r375dffc60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43r375dffc60.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Redemption
Redemption as Director, Screenplay
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2025
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2024
The Veil
The Veil as Creator
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2023
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2022
Rogue Heroes
Rogue Heroes as Creator
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2019
See
See as Creator
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2017
Taboo
Taboo as Creator
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2013
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1999
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1998