Steven Knight

Steven Knight

66 · 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

Maria
Maria as Writer
2021
Locked Down
Locked Down as Writer
Spencer
Spencer as Writer
2019
2018
Woman Walks Ahead
Woman Walks Ahead as Screenplay
2017
2016
Allied
Allied as Writer
2015
Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice as Screenplay
Burnt
Burnt as Screenplay
2014
Seventh Son
Seventh Son as Screenplay
2013
Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit as Screenplay
2007
Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises as Screenplay
2006
2002
Gypsy Woman
Gypsy Woman as Writer
2019
Serenity
Serenity as Director, Screenplay
2014
Locke
Locke as Director, Writer
2013
Redemption
Redemption as Director, Screenplay
2025
2024
The Veil
The Veil as Creator
2023
2022
Rogue Heroes
Rogue Heroes as Creator
2019
See
See as Creator
2017
Taboo
Taboo as Creator
2013