Killian Scott

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, and plays Commander Noah Pierson in the third series of The Capture on the BBC in 2026.

Early life and education 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, a private school on the exclusive Ailesbury Road in Dublin 4.

His interest in acting was inspired by his brother Eoghan's performance in a school production of Hamlet. He studied English and philosophy at University College Dublin before moving to London to study at the Drama Centre.

Career Initially starting out in theatre, he changed his name to Killian Scott to avoid confusion with Cillian Murphy, another Irish actor. 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.

After Love/Hate finished, Scott appeared in his first lead role in Irish thriller film Traders in 2015. Scott joined Ripper Street for series four and five in 2016, portraying Assistant Commissioner Augustus Dove. The same year, he appeared in Trespass Against Us. In January 2018, Damnation was cancelled after its first season. He starred in The Commuter with Liam Neeson in 2018, and described the film as a "genuine career highlight". The series was filmed in Belfast and Dublin over seven months.

In April 2021 Scott was cast in the Disney+ series Secret Invasion, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

In 2026 Scott played Commander Noah Pierson in Season 3 of the BBC TV Series The Capture.

Filmography

Film 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-DVD2013 The Rafters Jonathan Good Vibrations Ronnie Matthews Black Ice Jimmy Devlin Main role2014 Calvary Milo Herlihy '71 James Quinn Get Up & Go Coilin Main role 2015 Traders Harry Fox Main role 2016 Trespass Against Us Kenny 2018 The Commuter Dylan

Television 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 role2014 Call the Midwife Declan Doyle Episode #3.6 Siblings Bryn Episode: "Burrito Neighbours" 2016 Ripper Street Asst. Commissioner Augustus Dove Series 4–52017–2018 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 2026 The Capture Commander Noah Pierson Main role

Stage

Year Title Role Venue Playwright Ref 2023 Hangmen Mooney Gaiety Theatre, Dublin Martin McDonagh