
Derek Riddell
Known for Acting · 51 credits
- Born
- 1967-01-11 (age 59)
- Place of birth
- 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
TV Shows (38)

Midsomer Murders
1997
as Des McCordell

Doctor Who
2005
as Sir Robert

Death in Paradise
2011
as Patrick Knight

Casualty
1986
as Jeff Marriot

Shetland
2013
as Chris Brooks

Spooks
2002
as Steven

Ugly Betty
2006
as Stuart

Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
as Lachlan Weaver

Industry
2020
as Clement Cowan

Ripper Street
2012
as Constantine

Law & Order: UK
2009

Taggart
1983

Happy Valley
2014
as Richard Cawood

Bodies
2023
as Chief Inspector Calloway

M.I. High
2007
as Edward Dixon Halliday

Gentleman Jack
2019
as Captain Sutherland

Five Days
2007
as Nick Durden

The Village
2013
as Bill Gibby

W1A
2014
as Clive Cook

Payback
2023
as DCI Adam Guthrie

Garrow's Law
2009
as Matthew Bambridge

ShakespeaRe-Told
2005
as Don

Crime
2021
as Richie Gulliver

Boarders
2024
as Bernard

Undercover
2016
as Paul Brightman

Urban Gothic
2000
as Billings

Gunpowder
2017
as King James I

The Virgin Queen
2006
as Sir Walter Raleigh

A Confession
2019
as Pete

Trust Me
2009
as Dan

No Angels
2004
as Dr Jamie Patterson

The Book Group
2002
as Rab

Strathblair
1992
as Alec Ritchie

Hard Sun
2018
as DCS Roland Bell

The Field of Blood
2011
as DS Patterson

Secrets and Words
2012
as John Jones

State of Mind
2007
as James LeCroix, PhD

Frankie
2013
as Andy Peat
Movies (13)

Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
2018
as Torquil Travers

Mary Shelley
2017
as William Baxter

The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
2007
as Parson

Forgiven
2007
as Stephen

Micro Men
2009
as Nigel Searle

Much Ado About Nothing
2005
as Don

Bad Sugar
2012
as Father Rodrigo

The Christmas Quest
2024
as Victor Grimes
The Project
2002
as Richard Loach

National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down
2024
as John

A Previous Engagement
2009
as Hotel Desk Clerk
Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate Bliss
2004
as Tumshie McFadgen

Meat the Campbells
2005
as Mr. Campbell
About Derek Riddell
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 busin… With 51 credits spanning from 1983 to 2024, Derek Riddell has appeared in 13 films and 38 TV shows.
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Most Popular Derek Riddell Movies
- Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018) — as Torquil Travers
- Mary Shelley (2017) — as William Baxter
- The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey (2007) — as Parson
- Forgiven (2007) — as Stephen
- Micro Men (2009) — as Nigel Searle
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