Derek Riddell
Derek Riddell is a Scottish actor known for his versatile roles in television and film. He gained recognition for his performance in 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe' (2022) and has appeared in various series such as 'The Last Kingdom'. Riddell is noted for... Read More
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Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald (2018)
Gellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only one capable of putting...
Mary Shelley (2017)
The love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.”
Gunpowder (2017)
London, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King.
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 |
The Christmas QuestAn archaeologist, her ex-husband who is a Norse language expert, search for legendary treasure in Iceland during Christmas. Others join... |
Victor Grimes | |
| 2024 |
National Theatre Live: Till The Stars Come DownIt's Sylvia and Marek's wedding and you are all invited. Over the course of a hot summer's day, a family... |
John | |
| 2024 |
BoardersBrace yourselves - the new kids are here. Five talented black scholarship students, and an elite private school with a... |
Bernard | |
| 2023 |
BodiesOne victim, found dead on a London street. Four detectives, in four different time periods, must solve the mystery to... |
Chief Inspector Calloway | |
| 2023 |
PaybackLexie Noble lives a great life on the outskirts of Edinburgh… until her husband is murdered. As she struggles to... |
DCI Adam Guthrie | |
| 2021 |
CrimeDetective Inspector Ray Lennox investigates the disappearance of a schoolgirl while battling cocaine addiction and a mental breakdown. |
Richie Gulliver | |
| 2020 |
IndustryIn the cutthroat world of international finance, a group of young graduates compete for a limited set of permanent positions... |
Clement Cowan | |
| 2019 |
A ConfessionThe story of how Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher deliberately breached police procedure and protocol to catch a killer, a decision... |
Pete | |
| 2019 |
Gentleman JackHalifax, West Yorkshire, England, 1832. Anne Lister attempts to revitalize her inherited home, Shibden Hall. Most notably for the time... |
Captain Sutherland | |
| 2018 |
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldGellert Grindelwald has escaped imprisonment and has begun gathering followers to his cause—elevating wizards above all non-magical beings. The only... |
Torquil Travers | |
| 2018 |
Hard SunTwo detectives with opposing viewpoints are partnered together five years before the Apocalypse. |
DCS Roland Bell | |
| 2017 |
GunpowderLondon, 1605. Robert Catesby, a 33-year old Warwickshire gentleman, devises a plot to blow up Parliament and kill the King. |
King James I | |
| 2017 |
Mary ShelleyThe love affair between poet Percy Shelley and Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin resulted in the creation of an immortal novel, “Frankenstein;... |
William Baxter | |
| 2016 |
UndercoverUndercover follows Maya, the first black Director Of Public Prosecutions. Just as she is about to take up the post... |
Paul Brightman | |
| 2014 |
Happy ValleyHappy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced,... |
Richard Cawood | |
| 2014 |
W1AThe follow-up to 'Twenty Twelve' as Ian Fletcher takes up the position of 'Head of Values' at the BBC. His... |
Clive Cook | |
| 2013 |
FrankieA dedicated and respected nurse, Frankie cares about her patients and their families, but also knows when to keep her... |
Andy Peat | |
| 2013 |
The VillageThe Village is a BBC television drama created and written by Peter Moffat. Consisting of two six-episode series—the project intended... |
Bill Gibby | |
| 2013 |
ShetlandCreated from the novels by award winning crime writer Ann Cleeves, Shetland follows DI Jimmy Perez and his team as... |
Chris Brooks | |
| 2012 |
Ripper StreetA drama set in the East End of London in 1889, during the aftermath of the "Ripper" murders. The action... |
Constantine | |
| 2012 |
Bad SugarA dysfunctional, wealthy mining dynasty, with an ailing patriarch and some greedy siblings. A peculiarly British take on telenovela style... |
Father Rodrigo | |
| 2012 |
Secrets and WordsSecrets and Words is a British drama television series shown on BBC One. Each episode is a story on the... |
John Jones | |
| 2011 |
Death in ParadiseA brilliant but idiosyncratic British detective and his resourceful local team solve baffling murder mysteries on the fictional Caribbean island... |
Patrick Knight | |
| 2011 |
The Field of BloodAdaptation of Denise Mina's thriller set in 1982. When the story of a murder has huge implications for her family,... |
DS Patterson | |
| 2009 |
Garrow's LawThe true tale of pioneering 18th century barrister William Garrow, who acted as counsel for the accused, introducing the concept... |
Matthew Bambridge | |
| 2009 |
A Previous EngagementWhen Julia Reynolds talks her husband into a family vacation in Malta she has a secret agenda: a date made... |
Hotel Desk Clerk | |
| 2009 |
Micro MenIn 1979 Clive Sinclair, British inventor of the pocket calculator, frustrated by the lack of home investment in his project,the... |
Nigel Searle | |
| 2009 |
Law & Order: UKAdapted from the hit US series, Law & Order: UK follows a team of police detectives and prosecutors representing the... |
Unknown character | |
| 2009 |
Trust MeThe series revolves around Rothman, Greene, and Moore, a fictional advertising firm. The storylines center on the difficulties of securing... |
Dan | |
| 2008 |
Terminator: The Sarah Connor ChroniclesThe series picks up four years after the events of Terminator 2: Judgment Day with John and Sarah Connor trying... |
Lachlan Weaver | |
| 2007 |
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan ToomeyWhen a broken hearted boy loses the treasured wooden nativity set that links him to his dead father, his worried... |
Parson | |
| 2007 |
ForgivenSuburban housewife Liz discovers that husband Stephen is abusing their daughter. She confronts him and reports him to the authorities,... |
Stephen | |
| 2007 |
State of MindA look at the private and professional lives of therapists -- and whether or not these professionals are typically crazier... |
James LeCroix, PhD | |
| 2007 |
Five DaysThriller series which tracks five 24-hour periods in a police investigation. |
Nick Durden | |
| 2007 |
M.I. HighA team of undercover teenage spies working for the fictional British secret intelligence agency MI9 who have to balance their... |
Edward Dixon Halliday | |
| 2006 |
Ugly BettyWannabe writer Betty Suarez is a plain girl from Queens, who is smart, hardworking and savvy but lacks a fashionable... |
Stuart | |
| 2006 |
The Virgin QueenThe Virgin Queen explores the full sweep of Elizabeth's life: from her days of fear as a potential victim of... |
Sir Walter Raleigh | |
| 2005 |
ShakespeaRe-ToldFour of Shakespeare's plays are dramatically relocated to the modern day. |
Don | |
| 2005 |
Much Ado About NothingTensions mount in the TV studio when a take-charge anchor is reunited with a man she has a "history" with. |
Don | |
| 2005 |
Meat the CampbellsWhen Mark hears the urban myth about the dietary habits of the new kid in school, the last thing he... |
Mr. Campbell | |
| 2005 |
Doctor WhoThe Doctor is a Time Lord: a 900 year old alien with 2 hearts, part of a gifted civilization who... |
Sir Robert | |
| 2004 |
Tumshie McFadgen's Bid for Ultimate BlissTumshie McFadgen is a sensualist, his trouble starts when he comes up with the notion of cross-pleasuring. what would it... |
Tumshie McFadgen | |
| 2004 |
No AngelsNo Angels is a critically acclaimed British television comedy drama series, produced by the independent production company World Productions for... |
Dr Jamie Patterson | |
| 2002 |
The ProjectThe Project follows the lives of a group of young Labour party activists from their final days of university to... |
Richard Loach | |
| 2002 |
SpooksTense drama series about the different challenges faced by the British Security Service as they work against the clock to... |
Steven | |
| 2002 |
The Book GroupClare, a neurotic American, moves to Glasgow and starts a book group to meet new, interesting people. But Kenny, Dirka,... |
Rab | |
| 2000 |
Urban GothicUrban Gothic was a horror based series of short stories shown on Channel 5 running for two series between May... |
Billings | |
| 1997 |
Midsomer MurdersThe peacefulness of the Midsomer community is shattered by violent crimes, suspects are placed under suspicion, and it is up... |
Des McCordell | |
| 1992 |
StrathblairBlack Watch Sergeant Alec Ritchie and his new wife Jennifer move to a rundown sheep farm in the Scottish countryside. |
Alec Ritchie | |
| 1986 |
CasualtyDrama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their... |
Jeff Marriot | |
| 1983 |
TaggartTaggart is a Scottish detective television program. The series revolves around a group of detectives initially in the Maryhill CID... |
Unknown character |
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Derek Riddell is known for his roles in 'The Thief, His Wife and the Canoe' and 'The Last Kingdom', showcasing his range as an actor.
As of now, Derek Riddell has not won any major acting awards but is recognized for his contributions to television and theatre.
Derek Riddell made his film debut in 'The Last Train' (1999), marking the start of his acting career.
Derek Riddell's most successful project is arguably 'The Last Kingdom', which gained widespread acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Yes, Derek Riddell has a background in theatre and has participated in various stage productions throughout his career.
Derek Riddell's estimated net worth is around $1 million, reflecting his work in television and film.
Yes, Derek Riddell has worked in various genres, including drama and historical fiction, showcasing his versatility as an actor.
Derek Riddell keeps his personal life private; however, he is known to have one child, and details about his family are not publicly disclosed.