Derek Riddell
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- January 11, 1967
- Birthplace
- Glasgow, Scotland
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.
Filmography
The Christmas Quest 2024
as Victor Grimes
National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down 2024
as John
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald 2018
as Torquil Travers
Mary Shelley 2017
as William Baxter
Bad Sugar 2012
as Father Rodrigo
A Previous Engagement 2009
as Hotel Desk Clerk
Micro Men 2009
as Nigel Searle
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey 2007
as Parson
Forgiven 2007
as Stephen
Much Ado About Nothing 2005
as Don
Meat the Campbells 2005
as Mr. Campbell
- Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss
Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss 2004
as Tumshie McFadgen
- The Project
The Project 2002
as Richard Loach
Credits from TMDB.