Andrew Scott

Basic Information:

• Name: Andrew Scott

• Date of Birth: October 21, 1976

• Nationality: Irish

• Profession: Actor

• Social Media Links: While Andrew Scott does not have a public official social media presence, a private Instagram account has been linked to him, although it is not officially verified.

Biography:

Andrew Scott, born in Dublin, Ireland, on October 21, 1976, is a celebrated actor known for his versatile performances across stage and screen. The son of Nora, an art teacher, and Jim Scott, who worked at an employment agency, Andrew is the second of three children, having an older sister, Sarah, and a younger sister, Hannah. He was raised Catholic but no longer practices. His early exposure to the arts through his mother significantly influenced his interest in acting. He attended Gonzaga College, where he took weekend classes at Ann Kavanagh's Young People's Theatre in Rathfarnham and appeared in two television advertisements. At 17, Scott was cast in his first film, "Korea" (1995). Initially intending to pursue painting, he had secured a scholarship to art school, but he chose acting instead. Scott briefly attended Trinity College Dublin to study drama, but he left after six months, finding the courses too theoretical. He then joined Dublin라이브 바카라 Abbey Theatre. He moved to London at 22 to pursue an acting career.

Scott first gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Jim Moriarty in the BBC series "Sherlock" (2010-2017). His performance garnered him a BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. He is also known for playing the "Hot Priest" in the second series of "Fleabag" (2019), which earned him a Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. In 2024, he starred as Tom Ripley in the thriller series "Ripley" for which he received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations. He has also starred in films like "Pride" (2014), "Spectre" (2015), and "1917" (2019), "All of Us Strangers" (2023). His work in theatre includes a lauded performance as Hamlet in 2017.

Career Timeline:

• 1991: First on-screen appearance in a television commercial for Flahavan's porridge.

• 1995: Film debut in the Irish drama "Korea".

• 1998: Acted in "Long Day's Journey into Night" at the Gate Theatre, Dublin; Won Actor of the Year at the Sunday Independent Spirit of Life Arts Awards.

• 1998: Minor role in Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan".

• 2000: London stage debut in "Dublin Carol" at the Royal Court Theatre.

• 2003: Received the IFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in "Dead Bodies".

• 2005: Won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for "A Girl in a Car with a Man."

• 2010-2017: Portrayed James Moriarty in the BBC series "Sherlock," winning a BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012.

• 2017: Played the title role in "Hamlet" at the Almeida Theatre, London, earning a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.

• 2019: Won the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as the priest in "Fleabag." Won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his role in “Present Laughter”.

• 2023: Starred in the romantic fantasy film "All of Us Strangers", becoming the first actor to win the London Critics' Circle prizes for both film and theatre in the same year.

• 2024: Starred as Tom Ripley in the thriller series "Ripley," receiving Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations.

Achievements:

Andrew Scott's career is marked by numerous accolades and recognition. He has received two Laurence Olivier Awards; one for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre in 2005 for his role in “A Girl in a Car with a Man,” and another for Best Actor for his lead role in "Present Laughter" in 2019. His work in television is distinguished by winning the BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2012 for his role as James Moriarty in the BBC series "Sherlock." In 2019, he won a Critics' Choice Television Award for his performance in "Fleabag", adding another significant achievement to his career. Scott has also been nominated for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, including a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in "All of Us Strangers" in 2024. Additionally, Scott won the IFTA Award for Best Actor in a Lead Role - Drama for his performance in "Black Mirror" in 2020 and in 2003, he won the IFTA for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his portrayal of Tommy McGann in "Dead Bodies". He received the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 2014 for his role in "Pride". In 2024, he made history by becoming the first person to win lead actor Critics' Circle prizes in both film and theatre in the same year, for his roles in "All of Us Strangers" and "Vanya" respectively. These awards highlight his ability to deliver outstanding performances across both stage and screen.

Scott is also known for his roles in films like "Pride," where he played Gethin Roberts, "Spectre," in which he portrayed Max Denbigh, and "1917," where he played Lieutenant Leslie, showcasing his versatility in diverse roles. He is an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, publicly coming out as gay in 2013.

Key Quotes / Catchphrases:

• "Mercifully, these days people don't see being gay as a character flaw. But nor is it a virtue, like kindness. Or a talent, like playing the banjo. It's just a fact."

• "I am a private person; I think that's important if you're an actor. But there's a difference between privacy and secrecy, and I'm not a secretive person."

• "Really I just want to get on with my job, which is to pretend to be lots of different people. Simple as that."

• "Find out who you are and try not to be afraid of it."

• “You need to love the villain as much as you need to love the hero if you're going to have a great story."

• “I want to keep everything balanced. That's why it's important not to have too much fanfare.”

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