Derek Riddell
Actor
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.
Born1967-01-11
Place of BirthGlasgow, Scotland
Known For
7.5
Midsomer Murders
CrimeDrama
7.6
Doctor Who
Action & AdventureDrama
7.5
Death in Paradise
ComedyCrime
6.2
Casualty
DramaSoap
7.5
Shetland
CrimeDrama
7.7
Spooks
DramaAction & Adventure
6.8
Industry
Drama
7.1
Waterloo Road
Drama
7.5
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Sci-Fi & FantasyDrama
6.4
Ugly Betty
ComedyDrama
7.4
Ripper Street
DramaMystery
7.9
Happy Valley
CrimeDrama
6.8
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
FantasyAdventure
7.0
Law & Order: UK
Drama
6.4
Taggart
CrimeDrama
6.1
M.I. High
Action & AdventureCrime
7.8
Gentleman Jack
Drama
7.1
Bodies
CrimeMystery
7.2
The Village
Drama
6.4
Crime
CrimeDrama
5.8
Five Days
CrimeDrama
7.7
W1A
Comedy
5.9
No Angels
ComedyDrama
5.6
Boarders
ComedyDrama