About

Known credits:
27
Birthday:
1967-01-11
Place of birth:
Glasgow, Scotland
Website:

Derek Riddell

Overview

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

Acting

2024 The Christmas Quest Actor Victor Grimes 59
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2024 National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down Actor John 58
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2023 Payback Actor DCI Adam Guthrie 68
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2019 A Confession Actor Pete 69
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2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Actor Torquil Travers 68
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2018 Hard Sun Actor DCS Roland Bell 67
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2017 Gunpowder Actor King James I 68
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2017 Mary Shelley Actor William Baxter 66
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2016 Undercover Actor Paul Brightman 68
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2013 Frankie Actor Andy Peat 69
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2013 The Village Actor 70
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2012 Bad Sugar Actor Father Rodrigo 59
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2009 A Previous Engagement Actor Hotel Desk Clerk 58
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2009 Micro Men Actor Nigel Searle 59
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2007 The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey Actor Parson 58
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2007 Forgiven Actor Stephen 58
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2007 State of Mind Actor James LeCroix, PhD 70
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2007 Five Days Actor Nick Durden 65
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2006 The Virgin Queen Actor Sir Walter Raleigh 67
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2005 Much Ado About Nothing Actor Don 59
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2005 Meat the Campbells Actor Mr. Campbell N/A
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2004 Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss Actor Tumshie McFadgen N/A
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2004 No Angels Actor 68
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2002 The Project Actor Richard Loach N/A
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2002 The Book Group Actor Rab 69
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2000 Clocking Off Actor Jamie Campbell 69
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1992 Strathblair Actor Alec Ritchie N/A
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