Steven Moffat

Steven Moffat

63 · Born: Nov 18, 1961

2016
2013
2010
2005

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornNov 18, 1961 Paisley, Scotland, UK
Spouse
  • Sue Vertue

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Maggie

    ( May 10, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Bill Moffat

Biography

Steven Moffat, a renowned writer and producer, first took his first breath on November 18, 1961, in the charming town of Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom. His creative endeavors have left an indelible mark on the world of television, with notable credits including the critically acclaimed series "Doctor Who" (2005),the clever and captivating "Sherlock" (2010),and the visually stunning animated film "The Adventures of Tintin" (2011). Throughout his illustrious career, Moffat has been blessed with the love and companionship of his wife, Sue Vertue, whom he married in 1999. Together, they have been blessed with two precious children, and prior to his marriage to Sue, Moffat was previously married to Maggie.

Career

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2013
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2012
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2007
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2023
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2020
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2016
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2014
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2013
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2012
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2017
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2016
Sherlock
Sherlock as Writer
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2015
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2014
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2013
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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Sherlock
Sherlock as Writer
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2012
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
{"id":1276,"title":"The Adventures of Tintin","year":"2011","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-adventures-of-tintin","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ej2g7et0j9g.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3ej2g7et0j9g.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
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Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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2010
Doctor Who
Doctor Who as Writer
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BBC Proms
BBC Proms as Writer
{"id":266656,"title":"Doctor Who: Time Crash","year":"2007","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-time-crash","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_266656.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_266656.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
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1999
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2024
Douglas Is Cancelled
Douglas Is Cancelled as Creator, Writer
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2022
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Inside Man
Inside Man as Creator
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2020
Dracula
Dracula as Creator
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2010
Sherlock
Sherlock as Creator
{"id":7912,"title":"Jekyll","year":"2007","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/jekyll","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7912.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7912.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Jekyll
Jekyll as Creator, Writer
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2003
Coupling
Coupling as Creator
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2000
Coupling
Coupling as Creator
{"id":8247,"title":"Chalk","year":"1997","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/chalk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8247.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8247.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Chalk
Chalk as Creator
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1993
Joking Apart
Joking Apart as Creator
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1989
Press Gang
Press Gang as Creator, Writer