Steven Knight

Steven Knight

65 · Born: Aug 5, 1959

Personal Details

BornAug 5, 1959 Marlborough, England, UK
Parents
  • George Knight

Biography

Steven Knight CBE is a renowned British screenwriter and film director, whose impressive body of work has garnered widespread recognition and acclaim.

As a masterful screenwriter, Knight has penned the scripts for several notable films, including the critically acclaimed "Closed Circuit", the gritty and intense "Dirty Pretty Things", and the thought-provoking "Eastern Promises".

In addition to his writing talents, Knight has also demonstrated his skill behind the camera, directing not one, but two films that showcase his versatility and creative range. These films, "Locke" and "Hummingbird", are a testament to his ability to bring complex stories to life in a visually stunning and emotionally resonant way.

Throughout his career, Knight has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to the world of film and television, earning him the prestigious title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).

Career

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2024
{"id":273305,"title":"Maria","year":"2024","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/maria-2024","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6c2ifba7fga0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6c2ifba7fga0.jpg"},"released":1}
Maria
Maria as Writer
{"id":181699,"title":"Locked Down","year":"2021","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/locked-down-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qn9ksgcs0u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qn9ksgcs0u0.jpg"},"released":1}
2021
Locked Down
Locked Down as Writer
{"id":193201,"title":"Spencer","year":"2021","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/spencer-2021","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/249k2h4il9tg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/249k2h4il9tg.jpg"},"released":1}
Spencer
Spencer as Writer
{"id":143789,"title":"A Christmas Carol","year":"2019","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/a-christmas-carol-2019-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_143789.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_143789.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
{"id":118714,"title":"Woman Walks Ahead","year":"2018","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/woman-walks-ahead","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qjafeiov3g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6qjafeiov3g0.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
Woman Walks Ahead
Woman Walks Ahead as Screenplay
{"id":128345,"title":"The Girl in the Spider's Web","year":"2018","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-girl-in-the-spiders-web-2018","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pmod96gmop0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4pmod96gmop0.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":113454,"title":"November Criminals","year":"2017","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/november-criminals","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68h7ut896dg0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/68h7ut896dg0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
{"id":108195,"title":"Allied","year":"2016","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/allied","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fa2fuoqjd70.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2fa2fuoqjd70.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
Allied
Allied as Writer
{"id":36585,"title":"Pawn Sacrifice","year":"2015","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/pawn-sacrifice","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34mmfj2vqf60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/34mmfj2vqf60.jpg"},"released":1}
2015
Pawn Sacrifice
Pawn Sacrifice as Screenplay
{"id":76767,"title":"Burnt","year":"2015","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/burnt","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c1pg7g0ahs0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7c1pg7g0ahs0.jpg"},"released":1}
Burnt
Burnt as Screenplay
{"id":11562,"title":"The Hundred-Foot Journey","year":"2014","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/the-hundred-foot-journey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5365qc1sen50.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5365qc1sen50.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
{"id":11584,"title":"Seventh Son","year":"2014","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/seventh-son","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22q4jes1avc0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/22q4jes1avc0.jpg"},"released":1}
Seventh Son
Seventh Son as Screenplay
{"id":7567,"title":"Closed Circuit","year":"2013","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/closed-circuit","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eucg6e1ml90.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/6eucg6e1ml90.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Closed Circuit
Closed Circuit as Screenplay
{"id":312,"title":"Eastern Promises","year":"2007","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/eastern-promises","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uo1ijg5trd0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1uo1ijg5trd0.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
Eastern Promises
Eastern Promises as Screenplay
{"id":10039,"title":"Amazing Grace","year":"2006","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/amazing-grace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2gosbra5p5sg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2gosbra5p5sg.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":23404,"title":"Dirty Pretty Things","year":"2002","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/dirty-pretty-things","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g8a96qke5gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3g8a96qke5gg.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":153746,"title":"Gypsy Woman","year":"2002","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/gypsy-woman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_153746.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_153746.jpg"},"released":1}
Gypsy Woman
Gypsy Woman as Writer
{"id":118639,"title":"Serenity","year":"2019","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/serenity-2019","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33ug273mqtdg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/33ug273mqtdg.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
Serenity
Serenity as Director, Screenplay
{"id":10163,"title":"Locke","year":"2014","job":"Director, Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/locke","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aa0vadc79u0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/7aa0vadc79u0.jpg"},"released":1}
2014
Locke
Locke as Director, Writer
{"id":564,"title":"Redemption","year":"2013","job":"Director, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/movie\/redemption-2013-1","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43r375dffc60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/43r375dffc60.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
Redemption
Redemption as Director, Screenplay
{"id":103851024,"title":"The Veil","year":"2024","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/the-veil-2024","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5dcrnh4bu8s0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/5dcrnh4bu8s0.jpg"},"released":1}
2024
The Veil
The Veil as Creator
{"id":103843706,"title":"Great Expectations","year":"2023","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/great-expectations-2023","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ddmafb1v2lg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3ddmafb1v2lg.jpg"},"released":1}
2023
{"id":103844292,"title":"All the Light We Cannot See","year":"2023","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/all-the-light-we-cannot-see","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/fg5lh4sg0v60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/fg5lh4sg0v60.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":103840801,"title":"Rogue Heroes","year":"2022","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/rogue-heroes","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mig4qaus8m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7mig4qaus8m0.jpg"},"released":1}
2022
Rogue Heroes
Rogue Heroes as Creator
{"id":103832642,"title":"See","year":"2019","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/see","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4dk4pi3cp8f0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/4dk4pi3cp8f0.jpg"},"released":1}
2019
See
See as Creator
{"id":12337,"title":"Taboo","year":"2017","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/taboo","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qdd2sfqb2f0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/2qdd2sfqb2f0.jpg"},"released":1}
2017
Taboo
Taboo as Creator
{"id":1349,"title":"Peaky Blinders","year":"2013","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/peaky-blinders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/n15s496i4q40.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/n15s496i4q40.jpg"},"released":1}
2013
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1999
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{"id":103833712,"title":"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire","year":"1998","job":"Creator","permalink":"https:\/\/streamtheatre.com\/us\/show\/who-wants-to-be-a-millionaire-uk","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103833712.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streamtheatre.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103833712.jpg"},"released":1}
1998