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 business, before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1990.
Filmography (52 titles)
6.8MovieThe Christmas Quest
Victor Grimes · 2024
10.0MovieNational Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come Down
John · 2024
6.1ShowBoarders
Bernard · 2024
7.1ShowBodies
Chief Inspector Calloway · 2023
6.3ShowPayback
DCI Adam Guthrie · 2023
6.4ShowCrime
Richie Gulliver · 2021
6.8ShowIndustry
Clement Cowan · 2020
7.1ShowA Confession
Pete · 2019
7.8ShowGentleman Jack
Captain Sutherland · 2019
6.8MovieFantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald
Torquil Travers · 2018
6.4ShowHard Sun
DCS Roland Bell · 2018
6.8ShowGunpowder
King James I · 2017
7.0MovieMary Shelley
William Baxter · 2017
6.5ShowUndercover
Paul Brightman · 2016
7.9ShowHappy Valley
Richard Cawood · 2014
7.7ShowW1A
Clive Cook · 2014
7.3ShowFrankie
Andy Peat · 2013
7.2ShowThe Village
Bill Gibby · 2013
7.5ShowShetland
Chris Brooks · 2013
7.4ShowRipper Street
Constantine · 2012
6.0MovieBad Sugar
Father Rodrigo · 2012
ShowSecrets and Words
John Jones · 2012
7.5ShowDeath in Paradise
Patrick Knight · 2011
6.4ShowThe Field of Blood
DS Patterson · 2011
7.4ShowGarrow's Law
Matthew Bambridge · 2009
4.3MovieA Previous Engagement
Hotel Desk Clerk · 2009
7.1MovieMicro Men
Nigel Searle · 2009
7.0ShowLaw & Order: UK
2009
6.1ShowTrust Me
Dan · 2009
7.5ShowTerminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Lachlan Weaver · 2008