Derek Riddell
Acting
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
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movieThe Christmas Quest
2024
Victor Grimes
tvBoarders
2024
Bernard
tvBodies
2023
Chief Inspector Calloway
tvPayback
2023
DCI Adam Guthrie
tvCrime
2021
Richie Gulliver
tvIndustry
2020
Clement Cowan
tvGentleman Jack
2019
Captain Sutherland
movieFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
Torquil Travers
tvHard Sun
2018
DCS Roland Bell
tvGunpowder
2017
King James I
movieMary Shelley
2017
William Baxter
tvUndercover
2016
Paul Brightman
tvHappy Valley
2014
Richard Cawood
tvW1A
2014
Clive Cook
tvFrankie
2013
Andy Peat
tvThe Village
2013
Bill Gibby
tvShetland
2013
Chris Brooks
tvRipper Street
2012
Constantine
movieBad Sugar
2012
Father Rodrigo
tvSecrets and Words
2012
John Jones
tvDeath in Paradise
2011
Patrick Knight
tvThe Field of Blood
2011
DS Patterson
tvGarrow's Law
2009
Matthew Bambridge
movieA Previous Engagement
2009
Hotel Desk Clerk
movieMicro Men
2009
Nigel Searle
tvTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
Lachlan Weaver
movieForgiven
2007
Stephen
tvState of Mind
2007
James LeCroix, PhD
tvFive Days
2007
Nick Durden
tvM.I. High
2007
Edward Dixon Halliday
tvUgly Betty
2006
Stuart
tvWaterloo Road
2006
Joe Mulgrew
tvThe Virgin Queen
2006
Sir Walter Raleigh
movieMeat the Campbells
2005
Mr. Campbell
tvDoctor Who
2005
Sir Robert
Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss
2004
Tumshie McFadgen
tvNo Angels
2004
Dr Jamie Patterson
The Project
2002
Richard Loach
tvSpooks
2002
Steven
tvUrban Gothic
2000
Billings
tvMidsomer Murders
1997
Des McCordell
tvStrathblair
1992
Alec Ritchie
tvCasualty
1986
Jeff Marriot
