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Andrew Scott is an acclaimed Irish actor who has starred in an array of projects across film, TV, and theatre. He received widespread acclaim for his portrayal of “Hot Priest” in Amazon’s FLEABAG.

He most recently finished production on the Showtime limited series, RIPLEY, in which he plays the titular character, “Tom Ripley”, opposite Dakota Fanning.

He may currently be seen in Lena Dunham’s CATHERINE CALLED BIRDY opposite Bella Ramsey, Joe Alwyn, and Isis Hainsworth for Amazon.  Other recent projects include the Amazon/BBC One limited series, PURSUIT OF LOVE, opposite Lily James, Emily Beecham, and Emily Mortimer, and Bart Sher’s HBO drama, OSLO, opposite Ruth Wilson.

Other recent work includes DENIAL, starring alongside Rachel Weisz and Timothy Spall; SPECTRE from the James Bond franchise; ALICE THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS with Johnny Depp; KING LEAR with Anthony Hopkins; Ken Loach’s JIMMY’S HALL; and an acclaimed role in the hit British film, PRIDE, for which he received the British Independent Film Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. He also played the role of Lieutenant Leslie in Sam Mendes’s 1917.

Andrew Scott is perhaps best known on television for his role as ‘Moriarty’ in the international hit series, SHERLOCK, for which he was awarded the BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actor. Other television credits include MODERN LOVE, THE HOLLOW CROWN, THE TOWN, THE HOUR, JOHN ADAMS, BANDS OF THE BROTHERS, and BLACK MIRROR. He also starred on stage in the critically acclaimed revival of Noel Coward’s PRESENT LAUGHTER, directed by Matthew Warchus, at the Old Vic.

A celebrated stage actor, he has had roles in notable productions such as COCK and A GIRL IN A CAR WITH A MAN AT THE ROYAL COURT, both for which he received an Olivier Award. Most recently, he was nominated for the Olivier Award, the Evening Standard Award and won the Critics Circle Award for his acclaimed performance as Hamlet at the Almeida and its subsequent transfer to the West End.

Scott will next be seen starring in the one-man show VANYA, Simon Stephens’ adaptation of the Anton Chekhov play.  Sam Yates will direct the production for the West End this fall.

Press release from Searchlight Pictures, The Walt Disney Company Italia, Opinion Leader, Cristiana Caimmi.

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