Chris Chibnall
Chris Chibnall (* 1970 ) is a British screenwriter best known for working on scripts for television series such as Doctor Who , the Torchwood branch and the crime series Broadchurch .
life and career
Chibnall grew up in Lancashire and studied drama at St Mary's University College in Twickenham and the University of Sheffield . He started his career as a playwright and has been writing for British television since 2001. In January 2016 it was announced that Chibnall would succeed Steven Moffat as showrunner on the BBC series Doctor Who . Chibnall was also responsible for the casting of a suitable actor for the thirteenth reincarnation of the doctor to succeed Peter Capaldi . His choice fell on Jodie Whittaker , with whom he had previously worked for Broadchurch . Whittaker is the first woman to star in the lead role of the Last Timelord since the cult series began in 1963.
Filmography (selection)
- 2006–2007: Life on Mars - Trapped in the 70s ( Life on Mars , TV series, 2 episodes)
- 2006–2008: Torchwood (TV series, 8 episodes)
- 2007–2012, since 2018: Doctor Who (TV series, author, since 2018 also showrunner)
- 2009–2010: Law & Order: UK (TV series, 6 episodes, author & showrunner)
- 2011: United (TV movie)
- 2013-2017: Broadchurch (TV series, 24 episodes, writer & showrunner)
- 2013: The Great Train Robbery (TV movie)
- 2014: Gracepoint (TV series, episode 1x01)
Awards (excerpt)
- 2014: Won Best Drama Series for Broadchurch
- 2014: Nomination for Best Miniseries for The Great Train Robbery
Web links
- Chris Chibnall in theInternet Movie Database(English)
| personal data | |
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| SURNAME | Chibnall, Chris |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | British screenwriter |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1970 |