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Derek Riddell

Person

Derek Riddell

Acting

Born
January 11, 1967 · Glasgow, Scotland

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

Doctor Who
Doctor Who

2005Series

Doctor Who

2005Series

Midsomer Murders
Midsomer Murders

1997Series

Midsomer Murders

1997Series

Death in Paradise
Death in Paradise

2011Series

Death in Paradise

2011Series

Casualty
Casualty

1986Series

Casualty

1986Series

Shetland
Shetland

2013Series

Shetland

2013Series

Waterloo Road
Waterloo Road

2006Series

Waterloo Road

2006Series

Spooks
Spooks

2002Series

Spooks

2002Series

Ugly Betty
Ugly Betty

2006Series

Ugly Betty

2006Series

Industry
Industry

2020Series

Industry

2020Series

Dalziel and Pascoe
Dalziel and Pascoe

1996Series

Dalziel and Pascoe

1996Series

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

2008Series

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles

2008Series

Taggart
Taggart

1983Series

Taggart

1983Series

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