The top Irish actors of 2024 have been revealed - with Andrew Scott and Colin Farrell winning joint first place. From up-and-coming stars such as Paul Mescal and Barry Keoghan to Bond legend Pierce Brosnan , the 13 most successful Irish-born actors of the year have been ranked by Betfair Casino. The actors were ranked based on an index score created using their total number of films and TV programs, award wins, and nominations from IMDb and Instagram hashtags.
Sign up to IrishCentral's newsletter to stay up-to-date with everything Irish! It’s no surprise the much-loved Andrew Scott came out on top, alongside the award-winning Colin Farrell . While Andrew’s career has gone from strength to strength since his appearances in "Sherlock" and "Fleabag," Colin is well-known for his performances in the likes of "In Bruges" and "The Banshees of Inisherin" - with the pair taking the joint winning spot. Following his epic BAFTA win for his lead performance in "Oppenheimer," Cillian Murphy followed behind in second place.
Cillian is also well-known for his portrayal of Thomas Shelby in the hit BBC series "Peaky Blinders" - which received critical acclaim. In third place was Academy Award-winning Brendan Gleeson and Pierce Brosnan. Barry Keoghan was named the fourth most successful actor following his performance in "Saltburn.
" Meanwhile, "Normal People" actor Paul Mescal wasn’t far behind as many prepare for his performance in the much anticipated "Gladiator II" - directed by Ridle.