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    Steven Knight

    Steven Knight

    Awards & Honours

    17

    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Steven Knight's achievements span multiple mediums, cementing his legacy as one of Britain's most versatile storytellers. His creation of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? stands as a historic milestone in television history, influencing game shows worldwide. In film, his work on Eastern Promises and Dirty Pretty Things redefined the scope of British noir. His direction of Locke remains a benchmark for minimalist filmmaking. The cultural impact of Peaky Blinders cannot be overstated, revitalizing interest in the Birmingham dialect and history while launching the careers of numerous actors. His CBE and honorary doctorate recognize his enduring contribution to the arts.

    Steven Knight receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

    New Year Honours·2017

    Appointed for services to drama and charity.

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Wolverhampton·2015

    Awarded for services to drama and literature.

    Key to the City

    Birmingham City Council·2018

    Recognized for contribution to the creative economy.

    Rankings & Lists

    #5

    Top 10 Screenwriters to Watch

    Variety·2007
    #42

    100 Most Influential People

    Time Magazine·2014

    Magazine Covers

    Empire Magazine

    March 2020

    The Greatest British Films of the 21st Century

    Variety

    January 2014

    Screenwriters to Watch

    Records & Feats

    Most Adapted Game Show

    Television Record·1998

    Co-created the format for Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, adapted in over 160 countries.

    Longest Single-Take Film

    Film Innovation·2013

    Directed Locke, featuring the longest continuous single-take sequence in a major motion picture.