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.
Acted in 51
2020s
- 2024
National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down
John
- 2023
Payback
DCI Adam Guthrie · 6 episodes
- 2021
- 2020
2010s
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014
W1A
Clive Cook · 2 episodes
- 2013
Frankie
Andy Peat · 6 episodes
- 2012
Bad Sugar
Father Rodrigo
Secrets and Words
John Jones · 1 episode
- 2011
The Field of Blood
DS Patterson · 1 episode
2000s
- 2009
A Previous Engagement
Hotel Desk Clerk
Micro Men
Nigel Searle
Trust Me
Dan · 1 episode
- 2008
- 2007
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey
Parson
Forgiven
Stephen
State of Mind
James LeCroix, PhD · 8 episodes
- 2006
The Virgin Queen
Sir Walter Raleigh · 2 episodes
- 2005
Much Ado About Nothing
Don
ShakespeaRe-Told
Don · 1 episode
Meat the Campbells
Mr. Campbell
- 2004
- 2002
The Book Group
Rab · 12 episodes
- 2000
Urban Gothic
Billings · 1 episode
1990s
- 1997
- 1996
- 1992
Strathblair
Alec Ritchie · 20 episodes
