Working as an actor for three decades, Sherlock, the 2010 BBC series based on the famous character.

After that, he added shows like Fleabag, Black Mirror, and His Dark Materials to his name, always bringing his best with every performance. On the film side, he appeared in Spectre, 1917, and All of Us Strangers. His most recent role was in Ripley, the Netflix adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley. With Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out movie in production, and Richard Linklater's Blue Moon, there is a lot to look forward to for Andrew Scott going forward.

10 His Dark Materials (2019-2022)

Andrew Scott as Colonel John Parry / Jopari

His Dark Materials is the three-season HBO adaptation of the trilogy of novels of the same name by Philip Pullman. It's a spectacular adaptation, telling the story of a young girl named Lyra who attempts to search for her missing friend before stumbling upon a kidnapping plot that relates to an invisible cosmic dust. It's an incredible fantasy series that brings the stunning source material to life in thrilling fashion, making it a must-watch in Andrew Scott's filmography.

While he might not be a main character in the series, Scott is particularly great as Colonel John Parry, a marine and explorer, and is also known as Dr. Stanislaus Grumman or Jopari in Lyra's world. The character is complex, and Scott navigates his story with nuance given the weighty themes that can be explored in the series.

9 Locke (2013)

Andrew Scott as Donal

Locke features one of the best performances of Tom Hardy's career, as it revolves around a man named Ivan Locke, a construction manager who drives around conducting a series of phone interviews. What makes Locke special is that Tom Hardy is the only character to appear on-screen, and everyone else (including Andrew Scott) only utilizes their voice during the various phone calls. It's an intimate film that feels more grand than it might let on, and its unique premise really lets it shine.

Scott was tasked with voicing Donal, Ivan Locke's work trainee who needs Locke to coach him through the preparation of a pour. It's not the most substantial role of his career, but Scott is quite great in it, and his conversation with Locke is engaging despite being a rather mundane thing to talk about. In fact, it's aspects like their mundane conversation that make Locke so appealing.

8 Ripley (2024)

Andrew Scott as Tom Ripley

Ripley is Netflix's fantastic attempt to adapt Patricia Highsmith's seminal mystery novel, making it the latest adaptation, while also being the first to be a TV series. Because of that, it works incredibly well, really using the extra time it has to flesh out the characters and explore the engaging mystery at hand to its full depth. Of course, it isn't a one-to-one adaptation, making a number of changes to better suit the medium it is presented in. Still, it's one of the best takes on the novel and one filled with some spectacular performances.

Both the star and a producer, Andrew Scott excels at playing the enigmatic man at the center of it all, Tom Ripley. It feels like his take on the character is the most monstrous, with him doing some truly insidious acts throughout the series. It's Scott at his best, and perhaps the greatest interpretation from a character standpoint of Tom Ripley.

7 Pride (2014)

Andrew Scott as Gethin Roberts

Pride is an effective historical dramedy about LGBTQ+ activists that helped raise money to help families affected by the British miners' strike of 1984. The film is hilarious while still highlighting the similarities and solidarity between various groups of people plagued with different issues. It's empathetic and touching, while being one of Andrew Scott's most underrated films, as it feels so real and vulnerable and equally powerful.

It's empathetic and touching, while being one of Andrew Scott's most underrated films.

Scott is particularly amazing in the movie, playing Gethin Roberts. He is the partner of Jonathan Blake, the second person diagnosed with HIV in the UK, and was alienated from his village when he came out to them over a decade ago. It's a powerful performance that packs a dramatic punch that is tragic and beautiful. His performance graciously handles the subject material and is that much better for it.

6 1917 (2019)

Andrew Scott as Lieutenant Leslie

1917 is a harrowing look at two British soldiers, and their mission to carry an important message to call off a doomed attack during World War I. Utterly breathtaking throughout, what really makes 1917 shine is the way it employs a one-shot technique throughout the whole film, blending any cuts made seamlessly to make it feel like it was all filmed in one massive take. It's incredibly impressive and mind-blowing from a technical standpoint, but it also can be bleak and heartbreaking at times, showing the horrors of the war at hand.

1917 was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and won three, including Best Cinematography, which seemed like a no-brainer.

Andrew Scott doesn't have a massive role in the film, playing Lieutenant Leslie, a worn-down soldier who explains to the two soldiers how to cross no man's land. While it is a small part, Scott is perfect in his role, portraying a weary, exhausted soldier who embodies the bleak situation while giving out possibly life-saving advice in the process.

5 Black Mirror (2019)

Andrew Scott as Christopher Michael Gillhaney

Black Mirror is fantastic television, utilizing its anthology approach to tell horrific, sad, and sometimes hopeful stories revolving around near-future technology and humanity's relationships to it. While some episodes are much better than others, each one feels unique in its own way, with fantastic performances across the board from the plethora of actors that come on board. Over the course of its first six seasons and counting, the tales it weaves are often poignant, effective, and often terrifying.

Like most actors who sign up for Black Mirror, Andrew Scott only appears in one episode called "Smithereens", playing Christopher Michael Gillhaney, a rideshare driver that takes the intern of a social media company hostage. Scott was nominated for a Primetime Emmy for his performance as he was the true standout of the episode. It might not be the best Black Mirror episode ever, but Scott is phenomenal in it.

4 Band Of Brothers (2001)

Andrew Scott as Private John D. Hall

Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers is one of the most popular HBO shows of all time, and for good reason, since it is also one of the best. Telling the story of Easy Company from their beginnings at boot camp, through to the frontlines of Europe, and into the end of World War II. It's a masterpiece on every level, as it is exhilarating, gut-wrenching, and incredibly hopeful all at the same time.

Band of Brothers could easily take the top spot on any list, but given that Andrew Scott is only in one episode of the show, it doesn't have the same impact on his filmography as something like Sherlock. Still, Scott is magnificent as Private John D. Hall, supplying men of the Easy Company with TNT to thwart an attack, and is killed by a landmine in the process. Even though his role was brief, Scott made the most of it.

3 All Of Us Strangers (2023)

Andrew Scott as Adam

All of Us Strangers is a beautiful and tender fantasy romance film that explores grief through memories of the past. It follows the relationship between a screenwriter and his mysterious neighbor while he draws upon memories of his parents 30 years prior, as if nothing ever happened to them. While All of Us Strangers is bold and creative in its approach, it always chooses to focus on the characters in the middle of the narrative, handling them with grace and giving them depth and complexity.

It always chooses to focus on the characters in the middle of the narrative, handling them with grace and giving them depth and complexity.

All of Us Strangers features a pair of acting masterclasses with Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal. Scott in particular, is mesmerizing as the lonely screenwriter, Adam, who is drawn to Mescal's Harry. The narrative requires Scott to draw from a variety of emotions, and he does so with ease, making Adam an incredibly complex character who must navigate some life-changing situations.

2 Sherlock (2010-2017)

Andrew Scott as James Moriarty

At its best, Sherlock is a masterpiece, beautifully telling the story of the iconic character and the various mysteries he attempts to solve throughout the series. Benedict Cumberbatch is a revelation as Sherlock Holmes and the series is a wonderful, modern update to its source material. The chemistry between Sherlock Holmes and Martin Freeman's Watson was undeniable and one of the biggest reasons for how good the show truly is.

There is interest in a fifth season of Sherlock, but at the moment there are no immediate plans.

There is a lot to be said about Andrew Scott and his portrayal of Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and foil to Sherlock Holmes. He doesn't have a significant role until season 2, but he shines in every scene that he is in, portraying the character as dangerous and unpredictable, the perfect antagonist for Sherlock Holmes to face off against. He is one of the show's best characters, and Scott is a significant reason for that.

1 Fleabag (2019)

Andrew Scott as The Priest

It's hard to overstate just how amazing Fleabag is, and it is easy to see that it is the best Andrew Scott role that he has ever had. Starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge as "Fleabag", the series focuses on the free-spirited woman as she navigates life and love in London while trying her best to cope with a tragedy. What makes Fleabag so special is how witty and insightful it is, with fourth wall-breaking humor that provides running commentary to the audience while never overstaying its welcome.

Not appearing until season 2, Andrew Scott plays the priest, whom Fleabag ends up falling in love with. Scott is genuinely hilarious in the role, with a performance full of sarcasm, wit, and a lot of charm. It is easy to see why Fleabag fell for the character, and his performance is a big reason for that. Andrew Scott's priest is a special character in a very special show.