Steven Knight

Steven Knight

65 · Born: Aug 5, 1959

Personal Details

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

Biography

Steven Knight is a renowned British screenwriter and film director, celebrated for his captivating screenplays and direction in various films. His impressive portfolio includes the critically acclaimed screenplays for "Dirty Pretty Things" (2002) and "Eastern Promises" (2007),as well as his directorial debut in the thought-provoking film "Locke" (2013).

Beyond his work in the film industry, Knight is also one of the creative forces behind the popular game show "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?", which has been adapted and broadcast in approximately 160 countries worldwide. His writing credits extend to various television programs, including "Commercial Breakdown" on the BBC, "The Detectives", "Peaky Blinders", and "Taboo".

Knight's extensive filmography also includes screenplays for "The Hundred-Foot Journey" and "Pawn Sacrifice", both released in 2014.

Career

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2024
Maria
Maria as Writer
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2021
Locked Down
Locked Down as Writer
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Spencer
Spencer as Writer
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2019
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2018
Woman Walks Ahead
Woman Walks Ahead as Screenplay
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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
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2019
Serenity
Serenity as Director, Screenplay
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2014
Locke
Locke as Director, Writer
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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