History of Andrew Scott (actor) in Timeline

Andrew Scott is a highly acclaimed Irish actor recognized for his work across stage and screen. He's garnered significant attention for his performances, earning a British Academy Television Award and two Laurence Olivier Awards. He has also received nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, highlighting his widespread recognition and success in the entertainment industry.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1912: Setting of Long Day's Journey Into Night

In 1912, the play "Long Day's Journey Into Night", in which Andrew Scott played Edmund Tyrone, is set in Connecticut.

1917: Role in 1917

In 1917, Andrew Scott acted in the Sam Mendes drama, "1917", which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture.

1975: Andrew Scott's birth in Dublin

In 1975, Andrew Scott was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Nora and Jim Scott.

1976: Andrew Scott's birth in Dublin

In 1976, Andrew Scott was born in Dublin, Ireland, to Nora and Jim Scott.

1992: Portrayal of Stan in Brighton Beach Memoirs

In 1992, Andrew Scott portrayed Stan in Neil Simon's play, "Brighton Beach Memoirs" at Andrew's Lane in Dublin.

1995: Film acting debut in Korea

In 1995, Andrew Scott made his film acting debut in the Irish drama "Korea", which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

1998: Actor of the Year Award

In 1998, Andrew Scott won Actor of the Year at the Sunday Independent Spirit of Life Arts Awards and received an Irish Times Theatre Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "Long Day's Journey into Night".

2000: London theatre debut

In 2000, Andrew Scott made his London theatre debut in Conor McPherson's "Dublin Carol" at the Royal Court Theatre and appeared in the BAFTA-winning drama "Longitude".

2001: Role in Band of Brothers

In 2001, Andrew Scott acted in Steven Spielberg's World War II miniseries "Band of Brothers".

2004: Named Shooting Star

In 2004, Andrew Scott was named one of European Film Promotions' "Shooting Stars."

2005: Laurence Olivier Award for A Girl in a Car with a Man

In 2005, Andrew Scott won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre for his role in "A Girl in a Car with a Man" at the Royal Court Theatre.

2006: Broadway debut in The Vertical Hour

In 2006, Andrew Scott made his Broadway debut in "The Vertical Hour", starring alongside Bill Nighy and Julianne Moore.

2009: Appearance in Sea Wall and Cock

In 2009, Andrew Scott appeared in "Sea Wall", a one-man show, and starred in a sold-out run of "Cock" at the Royal Court.

2010: Portrayal of James Moriarty in Sherlock

In 2010, Andrew Scott first gained prominence for portraying James Moriarty in the BBC series "Sherlock".

2010: Role as Jim Moriarty in Sherlock

In 2010, Andrew Scott gained prominence for his role as Jim Moriarty in the drama series "Sherlock".

2010: Guest role in Garrow's Law

In 2010, Andrew Scott had a guest role in the second series of "Garrow's Law" and appeared in the Old Vic production of "Design for Living".

2010: Olivier Award for Cock and role in The Duel

In 2010, the play "Cock", in which Andrew Scott starred, won an Olivier Award. He also starred in the film "The Duel".

2011: Lead role in Emperor and Galilean

In 2011, Andrew Scott played the lead role of Julian in Ben Power's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's epic "Emperor and Galilean" at the Royal National Theatre in London.

November 2013: Public comment on homosexuality

In November 2013, Andrew Scott first commented publicly on his homosexuality in an interview with The Independent.

November 2013: Participation in Royal National Theatre's 50 Years on Stage

In November 2013, Andrew Scott participated in the Royal National Theatre's "50 Years on Stage", performing a scene from "Angels in America".

2014: Role in the film Pride

In 2014, Andrew Scott played a role in the film "Pride".

2014: Starring in Birdland at the Royal Court Theatre

In 2014, Andrew Scott starred in "Birdland" at the Royal Court Theatre, receiving positive reviews for his performance.

2014: Ranked on The Independent's Rainbow List

In 2014, Andrew Scott was ranked at No. 22 on The Independent's Rainbow List.

June 2015: Closure of IdeasTap

In June 2015, the charity IdeasTap, where Andrew Scott mentored young actors, closed due to a lack of funds.

2015: Appearance in Spectre

In 2015, Andrew Scott appeared in the James Bond film "Spectre" as Max Denbigh.

2016: Appearance in This Beautiful Fantastic

In 2016, Andrew Scott appeared in the romantic drama film "This Beautiful Fantastic".

2016: Portrayal of Anthony Julius in Denial

In 2016, Andrew Scott portrayed solicitor Anthony Julius in the film "Denial".

2017: Sherlock concludes

Andrew Scott played Jim Moriarty in the drama series "Sherlock" from 2010 to 2017.

2017: Final appearance in Sherlock

Andrew Scott's role as James Moriarty in the BBC series "Sherlock" concluded in 2017.

2017: Performance in Hamlet

In 2017, Andrew Scott's performance in the title role of "Hamlet" won critical acclaim and earned him a Laurence Olivier Award nomination.

2018: Role in King Lear and Fleabag

In 2018, Andrew Scott portrayed Edgar in the television adaptation of William Shakespeare's "King Lear" and starred in series two of "Fleabag".

2018: Hamlet broadcast on BBC Two

In 2018, the production of "Hamlet" starring Andrew Scott was filmed and broadcast on BBC Two.

August 2019: Starring in Present Laughter

From June to August 2019, Andrew Scott starred in Matthew Warchus's revival of Noël Coward's "Present Laughter" at the Old Vic in London and received the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor.

2019: Wider recognition for role in Fleabag

In 2019, Andrew Scott garnered wider recognition for his role as the priest in the second series of "Fleabag", earning him the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

2019: Golden Globe Nomination for Fleabag and role in Black Mirror

In 2019, Andrew Scott received a Golden Globe Award nomination for his performance in "Fleabag" and appeared in the "Black Mirror" episode "Smithereens", receiving a Primetime Emmy Award nomination.

2019: Laurence Olivier Award for Present Laughter

In 2019, Andrew Scott won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his lead role as Garry Essendine in "Present Laughter" at The Old Vic.

2021: Role in The Pursuit of Love and Oslo

In 2021, Andrew Scott played Lord Merlin in the miniseries "The Pursuit of Love" and portrayed Terje Rød-Larsen in the film "Oslo".

2022: Role in Catherine Called Birdy

In 2022, Andrew Scott acted in the comedy "Catherine Called Birdy".

2023: Encouraged to conceal his sexual orientation

In 2023, Andrew Scott mentioned that early in his career, people had encouraged him not to disclose his sexual orientation.

2023: Starring in All of Us Strangers

In 2023, Andrew Scott starred opposite Paul Mescal in "All of Us Strangers", earning a Golden Globe Award nomination. He also starred in "Vanya", a one-man production.

2023: Nomination for Golden Globe Award

In 2023, Andrew Scott was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his starring role in the film "All of Us Strangers".

2024: Starring role in Ripley

In 2024, Andrew Scott starred as Tom Ripley in the thriller series "Ripley", receiving Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performance.