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My Take
Andrew Scott is, to my mind, one of the finest actors working in English today. What I admire is his range of stillness: he can hold a stage alone or steal a scene with a glance, and the awards on both sides of that divide, an Olivier for the stage and a BAFTA for television, prove the versatility is real rather than hype. Dublin's theatre tradition clearly shaped him, and there is a craftsman's discipline underneath the charisma. I am drawn to performers who make quiet moments feel dangerous, and Scott does that better than almost anyone. Whatever he chooses next, I will be watching.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Scott
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・スコット
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・すこっと
- Born
- October 21, 1976 (age 49)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / actor / television actor
2. Background
- University
- Gonzaga College
Awards & achievements
- 2014 British Independent Film Awards
- 2005 Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre
- 2020 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor
- 2023 Out100
- 2012 British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actor
- 2004 Shooting Stars Award
- 2023 Capri Hollywood International Film Festival
- 2019 Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Scott born?
Born October 21, 1976 (age 49).
Where is Andrew Scott from?
Andrew Scott is from Dublin, County Dublin, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
What does Andrew Scott do?
Andrew Scott works as stage actor, film actor, actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.