Derek Riddell
Biography
After completing a BA in business studies at the University of Strathclyde, in his home city of Glasgow, he went on to train at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art and has worked extensively in theatre film and television in both the UK and the USA Having first come to prominence in Channel 4's cult hit "The Book Group" ,he has since had recurring roles in many well known, much loved and award winning series such as "Happy Valley", " Undercover" ,"The Village", "Frankie", "No Angels" and "Clocking Off" In the US he starred alongside Lily Taylor in Lifetime's 'State of Mind' and is also known for the role of Stuart in series 2 and 3 of ABC's "Ugly Betty"
59years old
Turns 60 on January 11in 60 days
- Born Glasgow
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
Movie Career
- Films
- 4
- Career span
- 17 years2007 to 2024
Every film, newest first
- 2024The Christmas QuestIMDb rating 6.4
- 2018Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of GrindelwaldIMDb rating 6.5
- 2017Mary ShelleyIMDb rating 6.5
- 2007The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan ToomeyIMDb rating 6.5
Genres
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Derek Riddell movies on Netflix
The Christmas Questas Victor Grimes
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwaldas Torquil Travers
Mary Shelleyas William Baxter
The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomeyas Parson
Worked with
Derek Riddell made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.








Films together
Lacey Chabert1 film together, 2024
Lacey Chabert's page The Christmas Quest2024IMDb rating 6.4Riddell as Victor GrimesChabert as Stefanie
Johnny Depp1 film together, 2018
Johnny Depp's page Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as Torquil TraversDepp as Grindelwald
Tom Berenger1 film together, 2007
Tom Berenger's page The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey2007IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as ParsonBerenger as Jonathan Toomey
Jude Law1 film together, 2018
Jude Law's page Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as Torquil TraversLaw as Albus Dumbledore
Joely Richardson1 film together, 2007
Joely Richardson's page The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey2007IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as ParsonRichardson as Susan McDowell
Elle Fanning1 film together, 2017
Elle Fanning's page Mary Shelley2017IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as William BaxterFanning as Mary Shelley
David YatesDirector, 1 film, 2018
All films by David Yates Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald2018IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as Torquil Travers
Haifaa al-MansourDirector, 1 film, 2017
All films by Haifaa al-Mansour Mary Shelley2017IMDb rating 6.5Riddell as William Baxter
Dustin RikertDirector, 1 film, 2024
All films by Dustin Rikert The Christmas Quest2024IMDb rating 6.4Riddell as Victor Grimes
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.
