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Derek Riddell
Actor

Derek Riddell

11 Jan 1967Born
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Glasgow, ScotlandBirthplace

Biography

Derek Riddell (born 11 January 1967) is a Scottish television and theatre actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Richard Cawood in the BBC One television series Happy Valley. He is also known for Gentleman Jack, Industry and The Missing. He has guest-starred in Doctor Who, Ugly Betty, Silent Witness, Waterloo Road, and Shetland. Riddell was born in Glasgow, the son of teacher and former actress Hope Ross and former St Mirren and Berwick Rangers footballer Ian Riddell. He graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a degree in business, before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1990.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2024The Christmas QuestFilm: Victor Grimes
  2. 2024National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come DownFilm: John
  3. 2024BoardersSeries: Bernard (6 episodes)
  4. 2023BodiesSeries: Chief Inspector Calloway (5 episodes)
  5. 2023PaybackSeries: DCI Adam Guthrie (6 episodes)
  6. 2021CrimeSeries: Richie Gulliver (2 episodes)
  7. 2020IndustrySeries: Clement Cowan (2 episodes)
  8. 2019A ConfessionSeries: Pete (6 episodes)
  9. 2019Gentleman JackSeries: Captain Sutherland (3 episodes)
  10. 2018Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldFilm: Torquil Travers
  11. 2018Hard SunSeries: DCS Roland Bell (6 episodes)
  12. 2017GunpowderSeries: King James I (3 episodes)
  13. 2017Mary ShelleyFilm: William Baxter
  14. 2016UndercoverSeries: Paul Brightman (6 episodes)
  15. 2014Happy ValleySeries: Richard Cawood (6 episodes)
  16. 2014W1ASeries: Clive Cook (2 episodes)
  17. 2013FrankieSeries: Andy Peat (6 episodes)
  18. 2013The VillageSeries: Bill Gibby (6 episodes)
  19. 2013ShetlandSeries: Chris Brooks (5 episodes)
  20. 2012Ripper StreetSeries: Constantine (2 episodes)
  21. 2012Bad SugarFilm: Father Rodrigo
  22. 2012Secrets and WordsSeries: John Jones (1 episode)
  23. 2011Death in ParadiseSeries: Patrick Knight (1 episode)
  24. 2011The Field of BloodSeries: DS Patterson (1 episode)
  25. 2009Garrow's LawSeries: Matthew Bambridge (1 episode)
  26. 2009A Previous EngagementFilm: Hotel Desk Clerk
  27. 2009Micro MenFilm: Nigel Searle
  28. 2009Law & Order: UKSeries (1 episode)
  29. 2009Trust MeSeries: Dan (1 episode)
  30. 2008Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesSeries: Lachlan Weaver (1 episode)
  31. 2007The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan ToomeyFilm: Parson
  32. 2007ForgivenFilm: Stephen
  33. 2007State of MindSeries: James LeCroix, PhD (8 episodes)
  34. 2007Five DaysSeries: Nick Durden (10 episodes)
  35. 2007M.I. HighSeries: Edward Dixon Halliday (1 episode)
  36. 2006Ugly BettySeries: Stuart (7 episodes)
  37. 2006Waterloo RoadSeries: Joe Mulgrew (1 episode)
  38. 2006The Virgin QueenSeries: Sir Walter Raleigh (2 episodes)
  39. 2005Much Ado About NothingFilm: Don
  40. 2005ShakespeaRe-ToldSeries: Don (1 episode)
  41. 2005Meat the CampbellsFilm: Mr. Campbell
  42. 2005Doctor WhoSeries: Sir Robert (1 episode)
  43. 2004Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate BlissFilm: Tumshie McFadgen
  44. 2004No AngelsSeries: Dr Jamie Patterson (20 episodes)
  45. 2002The ProjectFilm: Richard Loach
  46. 2002SpooksSeries: Steven (1 episode)
  47. 2002The Book GroupSeries: Rab (12 episodes)
  48. 2000Urban GothicSeries: Billings (1 episode)
  49. 1997Midsomer MurdersSeries: Des McCordell (1 episode)
  50. 1996Dalziel and PascoeSeries: Mark Croft (2 episodes)
  51. 1992StrathblairSeries: Alec Ritchie (20 episodes)
  52. 1986CasualtySeries: Jeff Marriot (1 episode)
  53. 1983TaggartSeries (1 episode)

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