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Killian Scott
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Cillian Damien Murphy, known professionally as Killian Scott, is an Irish actor. He first came to prominence for his role as Tommy in the RTÉ One series Love/Hate (2010–2014). He appears as Orpheus in the (2024) Netflix series Kaos.
Key Information
Early life and education
[edit]Killian Scott was born as Cillian Damien Murphy. The youngest of six children, he grew up in Sandymount, Dublin, and attended St Michael's College on Ailesbury Road in Dublin 4.[1][2] His siblings include former politician Eoghan Murphy and playwright Colin Murphy.[1]
His interest in acting was inspired by his brother Eoghan's performance in a school production of Hamlet.[2] He studied English and philosophy at University College Dublin before moving to London to study at the Drama Centre.[3]
Career
[edit]Initially starting out in theatre, he changed his name to Killian Scott to avoid confusion with Cillian Murphy, another Irish actor.[4] He gained fame in Ireland for the role of Tommy in Love/Hate, which first started airing in 2010. During the next few years, Scott appeared in small roles in films including '71 and Calvary, as well as starring in 2013's Black Ice.[2][5]
After Love/Hate finished, Scott appeared in his first lead role in Irish thriller film Traders in 2015.[6][7] Scott joined Ripper Street for series four and five in 2016, portraying Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove.[8] The same year, he appeared in Trespass Against Us.[2]
In 2017, he appeared in Strike as D.I. Eric Wardle.[8] The same year, he was cast as the lead in Damnation, replacing Aden Young, who departed the show due to creative differences.[9][10][11] The series was picked up by USA Network in June 2017, with filming beginning the following month.[11] In January 2018, Damnation was cancelled after its first season.[12] He starred in The Commuter with Liam Neeson in 2018, and described the film as a "genuine career highlight".[8][11]
In 2019, Scott starred alongside Sarah Greene in Dublin Murders, based on the Dublin Murder Squad book series by Tana French. He portrayed lead character Detective Rob Reilly and adopted an English accent for the role.[13] The series was filmed in Belfast and Dublin over seven months.[14]
In April 2021, Scott was cast in the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.[15]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Creatures of Knowledge | Matt | |
| 2008 | Christian Blake | Guard 2 | Uncredited |
| 2009 | The Rise of the Bricks | Luke | Also writer |
| 2012 | The Tragedy of Macbeth | Banquo | Direct-to-DVD |
| 2013 | The Rafters | Jonathan | |
| Good Vibrations | Ronnie Matthews | ||
| Black Ice | Jimmy Devlin | Main role | |
| 2014 | Calvary | Milo Herlihy | |
| '71 | James Quinn | ||
| Get Up and Go | Coilin | Main role | |
| 2015 | Traders | Harry Fox | Main role |
| 2016 | Trespass Against Us | Kenny | |
| 2018 | The Commuter | Dylan |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Single-Handed | James Kerrigan | 3 episodes |
| 2010–2014 | Love/Hate | Tommy Daly | Main role |
| 2011–2016 | Jack Taylor | Cody Farraher | Main role |
| 2014 | Call the Midwife | Declan Doyle | Episode #3.6 |
| Siblings | Bryn | Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" | |
| 2016 | Ripper Street | Asst. Commissioner Augustus Dove | Series 4–5 |
| 2017–2018 | Strike | D.I. Eric Wardle | Recurring role |
| Damnation | Seth Davenport | Main role | |
| 2019 | Dublin Murders | Detective Rob Reilly | Main role |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | Pagon | Miniseries, main role |
| 2024 | Kaos | Orpheus | Main role |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Sex, politics, drama, law – all in the family". Irish Independent. 5 October 2014. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016. Retrieved 19 January 2015.
- ^ a b c d Butler, Eoin (6 April 2014). "Great Scott!". Irish Independent. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "My Dublin 4 accent had to go, says Love/Hate star Killian". Herald. 24 November 2012. Retrieved 14 October 2013.
- ^ Kelly, Aoife (9 March 2016). "'It was funny taking selfies on people's doorsteps!' – Love/Hate star Killian Scott on canvassing for brother Eoghan Murphy". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Black Ice". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 19 September 2013. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "Love/Hate's Killian Scott new show picked up by Netflix". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 13 June 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Rabbitt, Eimear (11 March 2016). "I knew they'd kill off Ripper Street – Killian Scott". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ a b c Bley Griffiths, Eleanor (15 October 2019). "Meet the cast of BBC drama Dublin Murders". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ O'Regan, Colm (6 October 2019). "Killian Scott lands role on US pilot". Hot Press. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (28 September 2016). "'Damnation': Lead Aden Young Exits USA Pilot". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- ^ a b c "Killian Scott says his new US series 'came out of nowhere'". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 15 June 2017. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "Killian Scott series Damnation gets the bullet in the US". Raidió Teilifís Éireann. 26 January 2018. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Gataveckaite, Gabi (15 October 2019). "WATCH: 'I had to act with a wolf, which made me very uncomfortable' – Killian Scott and Sarah Greene talk Dublin Murders". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Dunn, Gemma (15 October 2019). "'I was pretty broken when filming ended – I took 2 months off' – Sarah Greene on Dublin Murders". Irish Independent. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (30 April 2021). "'Secret Invasion': Killian Scott In Talks To Join Marvel Series For Disney+". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 30 April 2011.
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Killian Scott
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Early life and education
Family and childhood
Killian Scott was born Cillian Damien Murphy on 6 July 1985 in Sandymount, Dublin, Ireland. He later changed his professional name to Killian Scott to distinguish himself from fellow Irish actor Cillian Murphy, altering the spelling of his first name from "Cillian" to "Killian" and adopting the surname "Scott" from a distant paternal family connection traced to Argentina. This adjustment occurred early in his career when he needed a distinct stage name for a theatre production.[8][1][5] Scott grew up as the youngest of six children in Sandymount, a coastal suburb of Dublin, in a close-knit family that valued intellectual and creative pursuits. His father, Henry Murphy, worked as a barrister and writer, while his mother played a key role in family decisions, including suggesting the surname "Scott" during his name change. He has five siblings, including brothers Eoghan Murphy, a former Irish government minister and Teachta Dála (TD), and Colin Murphy, a playwright and journalist; the family emphasized community involvement and cultural exposure, with Scott describing his parents as his personal heroes. His paternal grandfather, Russell Murphy, was an accountant who served prominent clients but was posthumously implicated in embezzling approximately IR£2 million after his death in 1984.[11][7][1][12] The Irish cultural milieu of 1980s and 1990s Dublin profoundly shaped Scott's formative years, instilling an early fascination with storytelling and performance amid the region's vibrant literary and theatrical traditions. Living in a house on Sandymount Green that was once part of a Victorian castle, he attended the local fee-paying St Michael's College on Ailesbury Road, where school plays provided initial outlets for expression. His interest in acting was ignited by observing his older brothers, whose pursuits he viewed as inherently "cool," fostering a family environment that encouraged artistic exploration through community events and local arts.[11][7][13]Acting training
Scott developed an early interest in acting during his time at St Michael's College in Dublin, where he was involved in a school band as a drummer in his third year.[7] Following secondary school, he pursued a degree in English and Philosophy at University College Dublin, which provided a foundational intellectual background before he committed to acting professionally.[14][1] Scott then relocated to London to undertake formal acting training at the Drama Centre, a renowned conservatoire known for its rigorous method acting approach, completing a three-year program that honed his performance skills.[14][13][15] Upon graduating around 2010, Scott faced significant challenges in breaking into the industry, enduring over 200 audition rejections while persisting with self-tapes and agent submissions to secure his initial opportunities.[15]Professional career
Theatre beginnings
Killian Scott entered the professional theatre scene in 2023 with his debut role as the enigmatic Mooney in Martin McDonagh's Hangmen, staged at Dublin's Gaiety Theatre. The production, a co-presentation by Decadent Theatre Company and Gaiety Productions under director Andrew Flynn, marked Scott's first major stage appearance after years focused on screen work. His portrayal of the unpredictable stranger drew acclaim for its intensity, blending sharp wit with underlying menace, which helped establish his presence in Ireland's theatre community.[16] The role showcased Scott's ability to command the stage in a dark comedy exploring themes of capital punishment and machismo in 1960s England. Critics praised his performance for injecting a fresh, spiky energy into the ensemble, contributing to the play's successful run and highlighting his physical and emotional versatility. This debut not only introduced him to theatre audiences but also solidified his reputation among Irish directors and peers for delivering nuanced, character-driven work.[17] Building on his foundation from training at Drama Centre London, where he developed core stagecraft skills, Scott's entry into professional theatre came at a time when Ireland's scene was thriving post-pandemic, offering opportunities for established screen actors to cross over. His Hangmen appearance underscored a deliberate shift toward live performance, emphasizing the collaborative intimacy of theatre that contrasted with his prior experiences.[18][7]Television work
Killian Scott first gained prominence in television through his portrayal of Tommy Daly in the RTÉ crime drama Love/Hate (2010–2014), where he depicted a volatile young criminal entangled in Dublin's underworld.[19] The series, spanning four seasons, marked a pivotal moment in Irish television by offering a raw, unflinching look at gangland life, propelling Scott from relative obscurity to a household name in Ireland.[7] His intense performance as the impulsive Tommy, navigating family loyalties and escalating violence, showcased Scott's ability to convey emotional depth amid high-stakes drama, contributing to the show's critical acclaim and cultural resonance.[20] Scott's transition to international projects began with recurring roles in British series, including DI Eric Wardle in the BBC's Strike (2017–present), a detective navigating complex investigations alongside private eye Cormoran Strike. This was followed by his first leading role in American television as Seth Davenport in Damnation (USA Network, 2017–2018), portraying a charismatic preacher in 1930s Iowa who sparks a populist rebellion against economic hardship.[21] Filmed across diverse U.S. locations, the series highlighted Scott's versatility in adopting an American accent and embodying a multifaceted anti-hero driven by ideological fervor.[22] In 2019, Scott starred as Detective Rob Reilly in the BBC/Starz psychological thriller Dublin Murders, leading an eight-episode adaptation of Tana French's novels and exploring themes of trauma, identity, and cold-case investigations in contemporary Dublin.[23] To avoid typecasting from his Love/Hate persona, Scott employed an English accent for the role, a deliberate choice that allowed him to delve into Reilly's haunted psyche and strained partnership with colleague Cassie Maddox.[24] Post-2020, his career shifted toward more psychologically layered characters, evident in his guest appearance as the Skrull agent Pagon in Marvel's Secret Invasion (Disney+, 2023), blending espionage and moral ambiguity, and his starring turn as the musician Orpheus in Netflix's mythological series KAOS (2024).[1] In 2025, Scott joined the cast of The Capture season three (BBC), further diversifying into surveillance thriller territory amid global co-productions.[25] These roles reflect Scott's ongoing efforts to broaden his range beyond Irish crime archetypes through accent modulation and genre experimentation.[26]Film roles
Scott made his film debut in the 2009 short "The Rise of the Bricks," portraying Luke in a modest Irish production that marked his entry into cinema following early theatre and television work.[10] His breakthrough arrived in 2014 with two standout roles in acclaimed Irish dramas. In "'71," directed by Yann Demange, Scott played Boyle, a volatile IRA recruit during the Troubles in Belfast; the film premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and earned a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising the ensemble's raw intensity, including Scott's portrayal of ideological fervor amid chaos. In "Calvary," directed by John Michael McDonagh, he portrayed Milo Herlihy, the troubled adult son of a threatened priest (Brendan Gleeson); the dark comedy-drama received an 89% Rotten Tomatoes score for its sharp wit and moral depth, with Scott's performance noted for capturing familial dysfunction and quiet vulnerability. Building on this momentum, Scott took the lead as Harry Fox in the 2015 thriller "Traders," directed by Peter Murphy, where he depicted a desperate everyman entangled in a violent barter scheme; the indie film garnered an 82% Rotten Tomatoes rating for its gritty take on economic despair and moral compromise. The following year, he appeared in the UK co-production "Trespass Against Us," directed by Adam Smith, as Kenny, a member of a criminal Traveler clan led by Michael Fassbender's character; the film, which explored family loyalty and rural lawlessness, holds a 56% Rotten Tomatoes score, with Scott's role contributing to the ensemble's depiction of insular community dynamics. Scott's entry into studio filmmaking came with the 2018 action thriller "The Commuter," directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, in which he played Dylan, an FBI agent entangled in a commuter train conspiracy opposite Liam Neeson; the international co-production marked a significant step toward broader visibility, and Scott has called it a "genuine career highlight" for the opportunity to collaborate on a high-stakes genre piece. Scott's filmography reflects a balance between intimate indie projects rooted in Irish storytelling and larger studio efforts, with co-productions like "The Commuter" elevating his profile in Hollywood circles through exposure to global audiences and major talents.[27]Filmography
Films
- '71 (2014): Role - Quinn (supporting); Director - Yann Demange.[28]
- Calvary (2014): Role - Milo Herlihy (supporting); Director - John Michael McDonagh.[29]
- Traders (2015): Role - Harry Fox (lead); Director - Peter Maher.
- Trespass Against Us (2016): Role - Kenny (supporting); Director - Adam Smith.
- The Commuter (2018): Role - Dylan (supporting); Director - Jaume Collet-Serra.
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Jack Taylor | Cody Farraher | TV3 (Ireland) | Recurring role in early episodes[30] |
| 2010–2014 | Love/Hate | Tommy Daly | RTÉ One | Main role (seasons 1–5), 27 episodes[19] |
| 2014 | Call the Midwife | Declan Doyle | BBC One | Episode 3.6[31] |
| 2015–2016 | Ripper Street | Augustus Dove | BBC One | Seasons 4–5, 12 episodes |
| 2017–2018 | Damnation | Seth Davenport | USA Network | Main role, 10 episodes[32] |
| 2017–2020 | Strike | D.I. Eric Wardle | BBC One | Recurring role, multiple seasons |
| 2019 | Dublin Murders | Rob Reilly | BBC Two / RTÉ One / Starz | Lead role, 8 episodes |
| 2022 | The Capture | Supporting role | BBC One / Peacock | Season 2, 6 episodes[33] |
| 2023 | Secret Invasion | Pagon | Disney+ | 5 episodes |
| 2024 | Kaos | Orpheus | Netflix | Main role, 8 episodes |
| 2025 | The Capture | Unknown (pivotal role) | BBC One | Season 3[34] |