Derek Riddell is a Scottish television actor and theatre actor known for impressive roles in film, television, and theatre. Born on January 11, 1967, in Scotland, Riddell has appeared in a variety of popular television series and films including Doctor Who, Ugly Betty, Happy Valley, Day Removals, and more.
Besides his on-screen work, Riddell has also performed on stage in productions like The Crucible and Macbeth. In his career spanning over three decades, Riddell has been one of the most respected and accomplished actors in the entertainment industry.
Early Life Of Derek Riddell
Derek Riddell was born on January 11, 1967 (age 56), in Glasgow, Scotland.
Both of his parents were widely recognized personalities and had pretty well media exposure. Derek belonged to a well-to-do family.
Riddell’s father is a former St Mirren and Berwick Rangers footballer. His name is Ian Riddell. Riddell’s mother is a teacher and former actress and her name is Hope Ross.
Derek graduated with a degree in business from the University of Strathclyde. He also took training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and got graduation in 1990.
Two years after taking his training, Riddell landed his first role as Alec Ritchie in the television drama Strathblair.
What Has Derek Riddell Been In?
Riddell’s first notable role was in the Scottish drama series ‘Taggart’ in 1995. Later, he made appearances in several other British dramas like The Bills, Holby City, and Silent Witness.
Riddell is best known for his roles in popular television shows like Doctor Who, Ugly Betty, Happy Valley, No Angels, Silent Witness, Frankie, Inspector George Gently, Gunpowder, Hard Sun, The Missing, and more.
Derek also acted in several films including the Book Group and The Dark.
In addition to his on-screen masterpieces, Riddell also has contributed a lot to numerous productions in London’s West End and at the Royal National Theatre.
Throughout his career, Derek has been delivering outstanding performances consistently and earning praise from both critics and audiences.
Is Derek Riddell Married?
Derek Riddell is married to his beautiful wife and actress, Frances Carrigan.
Frances Carrigan is an actress best known for her films Orphans (1998), Roughnecks (1994), and Taggart (1983).
Derek Riddell and Frances Carrigan have been very private about their relationship despite being in the profession where they are bound to share their personal and professional life with their fans and followers. Not even a single piece of information about their relationship from dating to marriage is revealed.
Though they have been very private about their personal life, multiple wiki sources believe that they have two children and they are twins.
Derek in an interview in 2018 explained that finally, he was in something (television series) that he can watch with his children and said:-
“Yeah, they’re really excited about it, because it’s literally the first thing they can watch me in. It’s funny, I was at their school last week doing a Q&A about the life of an actor – there was a variety of questions from how much do you earn to do you like cats or dogs – and when they started to get restless, I talked about Fantastic Beasts. It gave me MUCH more cred. So yeah, my kids are very excited.”
What Is Dereck Riddell’s Net Worth?
Dereck Riddell’s net worth is estimated to be around $3 million approximately.
Dereck earned his wealth thanks to his amazing acting career spanning over three decades now and also his blockbuster films and series.
What Is The Height And Weight Of Dereck Riddell?
Dereck Riddell is 5 feet 11 inches (1.82m) tall and weighs around 76 kg (167 lbs).
His zodiac sign is Capricorn.
Riddell has blue eyes and brown hair.
