Derek Riddell

Derek Riddell

58 · Born: Jan 11, 1967

Personal Details

BornJan 11, 1967 Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Parents
  • Hope Ross
  • Ian Riddell

Biography

After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree in business studies from the prestigious University of Strathclyde, located in his hometown of Glasgow, he further honed his skills by enrolling in the renowned London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, a premier institution for training in the performing arts.

Throughout his illustrious career, he has had the privilege of working extensively in the theatre, film, and television industries, both in the United Kingdom and the United States. His professional journey began to gain momentum with his appearance in Channel 4's cult hit, "The Book Group", which showcased his remarkable talent to a wide audience.

Since then, he has secured recurring roles in numerous critically acclaimed and award-winning series, including "Happy Valley", "Undercover", "The Village", "Frankie", "No Angels", and "Clocking Off", cementing his status as a talented and versatile actor.

In the United States, he had the opportunity to star alongside the accomplished Lily Taylor in Lifetime's "State of Mind", and he is also well-known for his portrayal of Stuart in series 2 and 3 of ABC's "Ugly Betty".

Career

The Christmas Quest
The Christmas Quest as Victor Grimes
2023
Payback
Payback as DCI Adam Guthrie
Bodies
Bodies as Calloway
2021
Crime
Crime as Richie Gulliver
2020
Industry
Industry as Clement Cowan
2019
Gentleman Jack
Gentleman Jack as Captain Sutherland
Hard Sun
Hard Sun as DCS Roland Bell
2017
Mary Shelley
Mary Shelley as William Baxter
Gunpowder
Gunpowder as King James I
W1A
W1A as Clive Cook
2016
The Detour
The Detour as Paul Brightman
Undercover
Undercover as Paul Brightman
2014
Happy Valley
Happy Valley as Richard Cawood
2013
Frankie
Frankie as Andy Peat
2012
Bad Sugar
Bad Sugar as Father Rodrigo
2011
The Field of Blood
The Field of Blood as DS Patterson
2010
Five Days
Five Days as Nick Durden
2009
A Previous Engagement
A Previous Engagement as Hotel Desk Clerk
Micro Men
Micro Men as Nigel Searle
2007
Forgiven
Forgiven as Stephen
2006
The Virgin Queen
The Virgin Queen as Sir Walter Raleigh
Meat the Campbells
Meat the Campbells as Mr. Campbell
2002
The Project
The Project as Richard Loach
1993
Strathblair
Strathblair as Alec Ritchie