Andrew Scott Biography
Early Life and Film Debut
Born in 1976, Andrew Scott grew up with two sisters, Sarah and Hannah. His mother, Nora, taught art, and his father, Jim, worked at an employment agency. Growing up a catholic, he attended Gonzaga College and had classes at Ann Kavanagh's Young People's Theatre on the weekend. At just 17, he had his film debut in “Korea,” a short-story-based film about an Irish father and his son, immigrating to America during a time when Americans enlisted young Irish immigrants in the Korean War. After the film, Andrew won a bursary to art school but chose to study drama at Trinity College. Joining the Dublin's Abbey theater after six months, he reallocated to London when he was 22.
Jim Moriarty
Andrew Scott grew in popularity with BBC's release of "Sherlock" in 2010, playing the iconic villain Jim Moriarty. Not overly familiar with Sherlock Homes and its adaptations, Scott was almost naive about the role. But that may have been the reason behind his original and unique take on the character. He may not have looked like Moriarty, but he embodied his spirit. Scott's portrayal has earned him both the love of fans and a BAFTA Television Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The Hot Priest
In 2018, he played the priest in "Fleabag," created by his friend Phoebe Waller-Bridge. He acted with Phoebe in the Theater 10 years before the release of the series. The series was so iconic that one of Scott's fans asked him to tattoo "It Will Pass" on their face. The quote comes from a scene where Flea, played by Pheobe, confesses to the priest that she loves him. And after a long pause, the priest responds, "It will pass." His role as the priest, or as fans called him online, "The Hot Priest," has earned him the Critic's Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Comedy Series and Gold Derby Television Award for Best Comedy Actor in a Supporting Role, in 2019.
