Andrew Scott
Biography
Andrew Scott is an Irish actor born on February 21, 1976, in Dublin, Ireland. He began acting as a child and trained at the Trinity College Dublin before building an acclaimed career across theater, film, and television.
Scott is known for his portrayal of Jim Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock (2012-2017) and the Hot Priest in Season 2 of Fleabag (2019). His magnetic performance in Fleabag as the charming, conflicted Catholic priest who becomes the object of the protagonist's affection was one of the most celebrated television performances of the decade. He also starred as Tom Ripley in the Netflix series Ripley (2024).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Jim Moriarty in Sherlock (2012-2017)
- Tom Ripley in Ripley (2024)
- Hamlet in Hamlet (2017, Old Vic Theatre)
- 1917 (2019)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor (Fleabag)
- 🏆 Olivier Award for Best Actor (Hamlet)
- 🏆 IFTA Award for Best Actor (multiple wins)
Frequently Asked Questions
Andrew Scott is known for playing Moriarty in Sherlock, the Hot Priest in Fleabag, and Tom Ripley in Ripley.
Yes, he won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as the Priest in Fleabag.
Yes, he was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland.