Derek Riddell
Born (1967-01-11) 11 January 1967
Glasgow, Scotland
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
PartnerFrances Carrigan
Children2
Parents

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.

Early life

Riddell was born in Glasgow, the son of teacher and former actress Hope Ross and former St Mirren and Berwick Rangers footballer Ian Riddell.[1] He graduated from the University of Strathclyde[2] with a degree in business before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1990.[3]

Career

After finishing drama school, Riddell was cast in BBC Scotland production Strathblair and guest-starred in a number of popular TV shows such as Taggart, Casualty and The Bill. His big break came in the critically acclaimed Channel 4 series The Book Group and comedy drama No Angels.[3] In addition to his television work he also regularly works in theatre productions.[4]

Personal life

His partner is the actress Frances Carrigan; they have twins Eve and Felix.[5]

Filmography

YearWorkRoleNotes
1992–1993StrathblairAlec Ritchie20 episodes
1995TaggartDr Costello1 episode
1996CasualtyJeff Marriot1 episode
1997The BillRSPCA Insp. Goodman1 episode
2000TaggartStevie1 episode
2001Urban GothicBillings1 episode
2002CasualtyLewis1 episode
2002–2003The Book GroupRab12 episodes
2002Where the Heart IsWilson1 episode
SpooksSteven1 episode, uncredited
2003Clocking OffJamie Campbell1 episode
2004–2006No AngelsDr Jamie Patterson20 episodes
2005ShakespeaRe-ToldDon Reid"Much Ado About Nothing"[6]
2005,2006The Virgin QueenSir Walter Raleigh
2006Doctor WhoSir Robert MacLeish1 episode, "Tooth and Claw"[nb 1]
VincentMartin Downing1 episode
2007Dalziel and PascoeMark Croft2 episodes
State of MindDr James Lecroix8 episodes
2007–2009Ugly BettyStuart7 episodes
2008Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesLachlan Weaver1 episode
2009Trust MeDan1 episode
Law & Order: UKDr Alec Merrick1 episode, "Alesha"
Micro MenNigel Searle
2010Five DaysNick DurdonSeries 2
2011M.I. HighEdward Dixon Halliday1 episode
Death in ParadisePatrick Knight1 episode
Garrow's LawMatthew Bambridge1 episode
2012Secrets and WordsJohn JonesEpisode 5[7]
DCI BanksSimon Harris"Innocent Graves" Parts 1 & 2
2013Silent WitnessMichael Trenter"Change" Parts 1 & 2
Waterloo RoadJoe Mulgrew1 episode
Ripper StreetSuperintendent Constantine1 episode
Bob ServantRev Thomson2 episodes
FrankieAndy Peat[8]
2014-2023 Happy ValleyRichard Cawood
2014 The VillageBill Gibby[9]
2015 Inspector George GentlyWalter NunnSeries 7 episode 1
New TricksCraig Bentham1 episode
2016 Midsomer MurdersDes McCordell1 episode
UndercoverPaul Brightman[10]
The MissingAdam GettrickSeries 2 regular
2017 W1AClive Cook
2017 GunpowderKing James VI & I3 episodes
2018 Hard SunRoland Bell6 episodes
2018 Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldTorquil Travers
2019 Gentleman JackCaptain Sutherland
2019 ShetlandChris Brooks
2020 IndustryClement Cowan

Audio

Riddell took the part of Roj Blake in the three-part Blake's 7 audio drama broadcast on BBC Radio in 2007.

Notes

  1. ↑ He is also seen as part of a flashback montage from this episode in the series four finale, "Journey's End".

References

  1. ↑ "Dad is in different league". Sunday Mail. 13 March 2005. Retrieved 18 April 2014.
  2. ↑ "Strathclyde People" (PDF). University of Strathclyde. Spring 2005. p. 9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 February 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2013.
  3. 1 2 "Q & A: Derek Riddell". The Guardian. 18 March 2006.
  4. ↑ Peter and Alice casting update – West End Theatre
  5. ↑ "Ugly Betty star Derek Riddell: Role in drama Five Days drew on my experience as new dad". Daily Record. 25 February 2010.
  6. ↑ "Shakespeare – Much Ado About Nothing – Derek Riddell as Don Reid". BBC.
  7. ↑ "Interview with Derek Riddell". BBC. 9 March 2012.
  8. ↑ "Eve Myles to star in new BBC One drama series, Frankie". bbc.co.uk. BBC. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 22 November 2012.
  9. ↑ "BBC One's second series of The Village and life moves into the 1920s". Deborah Goodman Publicity. 28 March 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2014.
  10. ↑ "Undercover: Episode 1: Credits". BBC Online. Retrieved 3 April 2016.


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