Best known for portraying the villainous Moriarty on BBC's Sherlock and the "Hot Priest" on Fleabag, Andrew Scott is also a critically acclaimed theatre actor who has taken on major roles like Hamlet in the West End.
Vanya, Andrew Scott
In 2023, Andrew returned to the stage with Vanya, a one-man play based on the work of famous playwright Anton Chekhov. He took on all eight of the roles, which was no mean feat. The show won 'Best Play Revival' at the WhatsOnStage Awards.
Andrew Scott: Ripley
Andrew's new TV drama Ripley, is coming to Netflix on the 4th April 2024. It's based on an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's bestselling The Talented Mr. Ripley and is about a guy named Tom who is hired by a wealthy man to travel to Italy and bring his son home, which then leads to a life of criminality.
Tom Ripley (the lead role) is played by Andrew Scott and he's joined by fellow actors Dakota Fanning and Johnny Flynn.
Andrew Scott: Hamlet
When it comes to West End plays, Hamlet is one of the most acclaimed productions (with the likes of Benedict Cumberbatch, David Tennant and Maxine Peake playing the lead in different adaptations) and back in 2017, Andrew took on the titular role. With his intense gaze and magnetic presence on stage, he brought a fresh and compelling interpretation to the iconic character.
Some of the other cast members included Jessica Brown Findlay as Ophelia, Bridgerton's Luke Thompson as Laertes, Juliet Stevenson and Gertrude and Nikesh Patel as Fortinbras.
Andrew Scott: Fleabag
In 2019, Andrew played the "Hot Priest" and forbidden love interest of Phoebe Waller Bridge's Fleabag in series 2, which is arguably his most famous role to date.
Andrew Scott: All of Us Strangers
In his latest film role, Andrew plays a lonely writer called Adam, who is struggling to come to terms with his past. He is joined by co-stars Paul Mescal (Normal People, Aftersun), Claire Foy (The Crown) and Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot).
Here's the synopsis, from Disney: 'One night in his near-empty London tower block, screenwriter Adam has a chance encounter with mysterious neighbour Harry, puncturing the rhythm of his everyday life. As a relationship develops between them, Adam finds himself drawn back to his childhood home, where his parents appear to be living just as they were on the day they died 30 years ago.'
Andrew Scott: Sherlock
Andrew Scott's portrayal of the villainous Moriarty in BBC's Sherlock drew him to a new level of fame overnight. The show first aired in 2010 and stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as the iconic crime-solving duo that is Holmes and Watson. It was created by Doctor Who writers Steven Moffatt and Mark Gatiss as a modern take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's books.
How old is Andrew Scott?
Andrew Scott was born on the 21st of October 1976, making him 47 years old.
Is Andrew Scott Irish?
Yes, Andrew Scott is Irish. He grew up in Dublin with his two sisters, Hannah and Sarah, and was raised as a Catholic, but he no longer practices.
Is Andrew Scott married?
As of 2024, Andrew Scott doesn't have a husband. Andrew Scott's long-term partner was writer Stephen Beresford, but they split in 2019.
Where does Andrew Scott live?
He moved to London when he was 22 but he also has a home in Dublin too.
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