Andrew Scott is an Irish actor born in Dublin, known for his versatility across theatre, film, and television. He achieved international fame for his portrayal of the brilliant and sadistic Jim Moriarty in the BBC television series *Sherlock* (2010-2017), a role that earned him the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He later gained further acclaim for his performance as "the Priest" in the second season of the series *Fleabag* (2019), for which he received a Golden Globe nomination and won a Critics' Choice Award. His other notable television roles include the series *Black Mirror* and the lead role in *Ripley*. In film, he has appeared in movies such as *Pride* (2014), *Spectre* (2015), and *1917* (2019), and received widespread acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in *All of Us Strangers* (2023). Also highly active in theatre, Scott has received numerous accolades for his stage work, including a Laurence Olivier Award for his performance in *Present Laughter*.