Steven Knight

British screenwriter and film director
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Summary

Steven Knight is a human[1]. He was born in Marlborough[2]. He was born on August 5, 1959[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], film director[5], executive producer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,053 views/month, #5,597 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Marlborough[2].
  • Steven Knight was born on August 5, 1959[3].
  • Steven Knight held citizenship in United Kingdom[9].
  • Steven Knight's professions included screenwriter[4].
  • Steven Knight's professions included film director[5].
  • Steven Knight's professions included executive producer[6].
  • Steven Knight's professions included writer[7].
  • Steven Knight's education included a stint at University College London[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Knight is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[11].
  • Steven Knight received the Edgar Awards[12].
  • Steven Knight received the London Film Critics' Circle[13].
  • Steven Knight received the British Independent Film Awards[14].
  • Steven Knight received the Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].
  • Steven Knight was a member of Writers Guild of America West[16].
  • Steven Knight is recorded as male[17].
  • Steven Knight's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Steven Knight's Commons category is recorded as Steven Knight[19].
  • Steven Knight's family name is recorded as Knight[20].
  • Steven Knight's given name is recorded as Steven[21].
  • Steven Knight's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Steven Knight[22].
  • Steven Knight's nominated for is recorded as Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay[23].
  • Steven Knight's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[24].
  • Steven Knight's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Director[25].
  • Steven Knight's nominated for is recorded as European Film Award for Best Screenwriter[26].
  • Steven Knight's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Steven Knight's place of birth was Marlborough[2]. He was born on August 5, 1959[3].

Education

Steven Knight's education included a stint at University College London[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], film director[5], executive producer[6], and writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steven Knight is Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Edgar Awards[12], a class of award[28], in United States[29], founded in 1946[30]; London Film Critics' Circle[13], a film award[31], founded in 1907[32]; British Independent Film Awards[14], a group of awards[33], in United Kingdom[34], founded in 1998[35]; and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37].

Why It Matters

Steven Knight ranks in the top 0.56% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,053 views/month, #5,597 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Steven Knight born?

Steven Knight's place of birth was Marlborough[2].

What did Steven Knight do for work?

Steven Knight worked as screenwriter[4], film director[5], executive producer[6], and writer[7].

Where did Steven Knight go to school?

Steven Knight was educated at University College London[10].

What awards did Steven Knight receive?

Honors received include Edgar Awards[12], London Film Critics' Circle[13], British Independent Film Awards[14], and Commander of the Order of the British Empire[15].

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
    Sinemalar person id → 27281
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id → 981058608355606706
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  3. 22w ago · Ytterbyz · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Related category → Category:Films directed by Steven Knight, Category:Films with screenplays by Steven Knight
    Educated at → University College London
    Languages spoken, written or signed → English
    Nominated for → Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay, European Film Award for Best Screenwriter, European Film Award for Best Director +1
    + 21 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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