| Birth Name: | Cillian Damien Murphy |
| Birth Date: | 10 July 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Kilmallock, Limerick, Ireland |
| Occupation: | Actor |
| Years Active: | 2000–present |
| Relatives: | Eoghan Murphy (brother) |
| Education: | University College Dublin |
Cillian Damien Murphy (born 10 July 1985), 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).
The youngest of six children, Scott grew up in Sandymount, Dublin, and attended St Michael's College on Ailesbury Road in Dublin 4. 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]
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. The same year, he was cast as the lead in Damnation, replacing Aden Young, who departed the show due to creative differences.[9] [10] 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".
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]
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Kaos | Orpheus | Post-production |