Steven Moffat

Scottish television writer and producer
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Steven Moffat

Summary

Steven Moffat is a human[1]. He was born in Paisley[2]. He was born on November 18, 1961[3]. He worked as a screenwriter[4], science fiction writer[5], television producer[6], teacher[7], and showrunner[8]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,668 views/month, #6,388 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Paisley[2], Steven Moffat…
  • Steven Moffat was born on November 18, 1961[3].
  • Steven Moffat was married to Sue Vertue[10].
  • Steven Moffat held citizenship in United Kingdom[11].
  • Steven Moffat worked as a screenwriter[4].
  • Steven Moffat worked as a science fiction writer[5].
  • Steven Moffat's professions included television producer[6].
  • Steven Moffat's professions included teacher[7].
  • Steven Moffat's professions included showrunner[8].
  • Steven Moffat worked as an executive producer[12].
  • Steven Moffat was educated at University of Glasgow[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Steven Moffat is Strax[14].
  • Steven Moffat received the Primetime Emmy Award[15].
  • Steven Moffat received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[16].
  • Steven Moffat received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[17].
  • Steven Moffat received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[18].
  • Steven Moffat received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[19].
  • Steven Moffat received the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[20].
  • Steven Moffat was a member of Writers Guild of America West[21].
  • Steven Moffat is recorded as male[22].
  • Steven Moffat's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Steven Moffat's Commons category is recorded as Steven Moffat[24].
  • Steven Moffat's family name is recorded as Moffat[25].
  • Steven Moffat's given name is recorded as Steven[26].
  • Steven Moffat's nominated for is recorded as Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[27].

Product Details

The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.

MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia

  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: GB[29]

  • Began / founded: 1961-11-18[30]

  • MusicBrainz ID: d26136af-3fed-48b7-84ec-dc2397d4e4bf[31]

Body

Origins and Family

Steven Moffat's place of birth was Paisley[2]. He was born on November 18, 1961[3].

Education

Steven Moffat's education included a stint at University of Glasgow[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include screenwriter[4], science fiction writer[5], television producer[6], teacher[7], showrunner[8], and executive producer[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Steven Moffat is Strax[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[15], a group of awards[32], in United States[33], founded in 1949[34]; Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[16], a dramatic presentation award[35], founded in 2003[36]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special[37], a class of award[38], in United States[39], founded in 1975[40]; British Academy Television Award for Best Drama Series[41], a class of award[42], in United Kingdom[43], founded in 1992[44]; and Officer of the Order of the British Empire[45], a grade of an order[46], in United Kingdom[47].

Personal Life

Among Steven Moffat's spouses was Sue Vertue[10].

Why It Matters

Steven Moffat ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,668 views/month, #6,388 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Steven Moffat born?

Steven Moffat's place of birth was Paisley[2].

Who was Steven Moffat married to?

Steven Moffat's spouses include Sue Vertue[10].

What did Steven Moffat do for work?

Steven Moffat worked as screenwriter[4], science fiction writer[5], television producer[6], teacher[7], and showrunner[8].

Where did Steven Moffat go to school?

Steven Moffat was educated at University of Glasgow[13].

What awards did Steven Moffat receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[15], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[16], Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[17], and Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . TV Tropes. express.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . dailyrecord.co.uk. dailyrecord.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [37] . wikidata.org.
  20. [41] . wikidata.org.
  21. [45] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [14] . wikidata.org.
  28. [27] . wikidata.org.

Product details (FDA / USDA / NHTSA public-domain catalog data)

  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  4. [31] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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