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 Jul 7, 2025 )
  • Maggie

    ( Jul 7, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Bill Moffat

Biography

Steven Moffat, a renowned writer and producer, came into the world on November 18th, 1961, in the charming town of Paisley, Scotland, UK. With a career spanning numerous decades, he has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry, leaving an indelible mark on iconic franchises such as Doctor Who, Sherlock, and The Adventures of Tintin. His impressive body of work has garnered widespread acclaim, cementing his status as a master of his craft.

In his personal life, Steven has been married to the lovely Sue Vertue since 1999, and together they have two beautiful children. Prior to his current marriage, he was previously wed to Maggie.

Career

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2013
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2012
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2025
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2023
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2020
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2018
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2016
{"id":37406,"title":"Unlocking Sherlock","year":"2014","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/unlocking-sherlock","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_37406.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_37406.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
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2013
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{"id":214279,"title":"The Timey-Wimey of Doctor Who","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-timey-wimey-of-doctor-who","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214279.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214279.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
{"id":121905,"title":"Doctor Who","year":"2017","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-2017","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_121905.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_121905.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":142405,"title":"Doctor Who","year":"2015","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-2015","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_142405.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_142405.jpg"},"released":1}
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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{"id":203489,"title":"Doctor Who","year":"2012","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/doctor-who-2012","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_203489.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_203489.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":214531,"title":"BBC Proms","year":"2010","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bbc-proms","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_214531.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_214531.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":92898,"title":"Comic Relief: Doctor Who - The Curse of Fatal Death","year":"1999","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/comic-relief-doctor-who-the-curse-of-fatal-death","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_92898.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_92898.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":103834007,"title":"Dracula","year":"2020","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/dracula-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/56lg0b4i5630.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/56lg0b4i5630.jpg"},"released":1}
2020
Dracula
Dracula as Creator
{"id":468,"title":"Sherlock","year":"2010","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sherlock","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fm2p02ehkg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/39fm2p02ehkg.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":8060,"title":"Coupling","year":"2003","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/coupling-2003","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8060.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8060.jpg"},"released":1}
2003
Coupling
Coupling as Creator
{"id":1452,"title":"Coupling","year":"2000","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/coupling","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4klpranvaa10.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4klpranvaa10.jpg"},"released":1}
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
{"id":9814,"title":"Press Gang","year":"1989","job":"Creator, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/press-gang","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_9814.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_9814.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Press Gang
Press Gang as Creator, Writer