Andrew Scott Irish actor Andrew Scott attending the 2024 Olivier Awards ceremony in London. (more) Andrew Scott Irish actor Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Scott Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Andrew-Scott Written by Adam Volle Adam Volle is a freelance writer and editor based in Atlanta, Georgia. Adam Volle Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 17, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Born: October 21, 1976, Dublin, Ireland (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Andrew Scott (born October 21, 1976, Dublin, Ireland) is an Irish actor known for his carefully constructed performances on stage and screen. Critics and fans enjoyed his portrayals of the psychopath Jim Moriarty in Sherlock (2010–17), the irreverent priest in the second season of Fleabag (2019), and the mercurial Tom Ripley in Ripley (2024). Scott is the middle child of Jim Scott, who worked as a manager at an employment agency, and Nora Scott (née Boyle), an art teacher. He has an elder sister, Sarah, and a younger sister, Hannah. They were raised in Churchtown, a southern suburb of Dublin. ...(100 of 1343 words)

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