
Andrew Scott
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Andrew Scott (born 21 October 1976) is an Irish actor. Known for his roles on stage and screen, his accolades include a British Academy Television Award, Silver Bear Berlin International Film Festival, and two Laurence Olivier Awards, along with nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards. Scott first came to prominence portraying James Moriarty in the BBC series Sherlock (2010–2017), for which he won the BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor. His role as the priest in the second series of Fleabag (2019) garnered him wider recognition. It earned him the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He is also known for his roles in the films Pride (2014), Spectre (2015), and 1917 (2019). He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his starring role in the romantic drama film All of Us Strangers (2023). In 2024, he starred as Tom Ripley in the thriller series Ripley, for which he received Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations as well as a Peabody Award. On stage, Scott played the lead role of Garry Essendine in a 2019 production of Present Laughter at The Old Vic, for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor. He also won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre in 2005 for his role in A Girl in a Car with a Man at the Royal Court Theatre.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Andrew Scott reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Andrew Scott's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 52% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Andrew Scott remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in National Theatre Live: Present Laughter, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Andrew Scott Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Andrew Scott's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Andrew Scott.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery | Lee Ross | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Blue Moon | Richard Rodgers | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Back in Action | Baron | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | Quintessentially Irish | Self | Average | Similar → |
| 2024 | National Theatre Live: Vanya | Ivan / Sonya / Michael / Helena / Alexander / Maureen / Liam / Elizabeth | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | All of Us Strangers | Adam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | An Audience with Kylie | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Catherine Called Birdy | Lord Rollo | Average | Similar → |
| 2021 | Oslo | Terje Rød-Larsen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Cognition | Elias | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | 1917 | Lieutenant Leslie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | National Theatre Live: Present Laughter | Garry Essendine | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | A Dark Place | Donald Devlin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | King Lear | Edgar | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Delinquent Season | Chris | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Hamlet | Hamlet | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Handsome Devil | Dan Sherry | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | This Beautiful Fantastic | Vernon | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Denial | Anthony Julius | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Swallows and Amazons | Lazlov | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Alice Through the Looking Glass | Addison Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride | Professor Moriarty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Victor Frankenstein | Inspector Turpin | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spectre | C | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Pride | Gethin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Jimmy's Hall | Father Seamus | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Locke | Donal (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Unlocking Sherlock | Himself / Jim Moriarty | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Legacy | Viktor Koslov | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | National Theatre Live: 50 Years on Stage | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Stag | Davin | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Scapegoat | Paul | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Sea Wall | Alex | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Chasing Cotards | Hart Elliot-Hinwood | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Lennon Naked | Paul McCartney | Average | Similar → |
| 2010 | Silent Things | Jake | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Anton Chekhov's The Duel | Laevsky | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Little White Lie | Barry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | The Quatermass Experiment | Vernon | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Dead Bodies | Tommy McGann | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Killing Hitler | Sniper | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Nora | Michael Bodkin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Longitude | John Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1999 | Sweety Barrett | Danny | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | The American | Valentin de Bellegarde | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Soldier on the Beach | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Miracle at Midnight | Michael Grunbaum | Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Drinking Crude | Paul | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Korea | Eamon Doyle | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | The Love She Sought | Child in classroom | Hit | Similar → |
Andrew Scott - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Andrew Scott?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Andrew Scott is "National Theatre Live: Present Laughter" with a rating of 8.4/10.
How many movies has Andrew Scott acted in?
Andrew Scott has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Andrew Scott?
Other notable films include "Saving Private Ryan", "National Theatre Live: Vanya", and "1917".




