Andrew Scott is an Irish actor born on 21st October 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. He gained international recognition upon playing the role of Jim Moriarity, the nemesis of Sherlock Holmes, in the BBC series Sherlock. Subsequently, the actor landed roles in several movies, most notably Victor Frankenstein (2015) alongside James McAvoy and Daniel Radcliffe.
Back in 2017, Scott fulfilled his long-standing aim of a stage performance by starring as Hamlet in London which was widely acclaimed. The actor most recently appeared as the cab driver Chris Gillhaney in Black Mirror season 5 episode 2 titled 'Smithereens'.
Raised with two sisters
Andrew Scott with his parents and sister Sarah.
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Andrew Scott was raised by his parents, Jim and Nora in Dublin, Ireland. His father served in an employment agency while his mother was an art teacher.
The actor has two siblings, both sisters. His younger sister is named Hannah while his elder sister Sarah is a sports coach.
Andrew Scott with his younger sister Hannah.
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Scott went to a private Jesuit Catholic school in his hometown named Gonzaga College. He appeared in a couple of ads as a kid after attending Saturday classes at a drama school. He landed his first role in a film titled Korea when he was merely 17.
Scott is low-key when it comes to the topic of his sexuality
Andrew claims he is a secretive personality.
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Andrew is gay, and commenting on his sexuality, the actor said - "Mercifully, these days people don't see being gay as a character flaw. But nor is it a virtue, like kindness. Or a talent, like playing the banjo. It's just a fact. Of course, it's part of my make-up, but I don't want to trade on it."
The actor added, he is a private person and he feels that's important as an actor. However, he stresses there's a difference between privacy and secrecy. Scott claims he is not a secretive person. He is just eager to get on with his job which demands him becoming different sorts of people on camera.
Back in 2015, Scott displayed his approval towards the equal marriage bill in his native nation of Ireland. However, the actor suggested he's unlikely to get married himself.
