Derek Riddell (born 11 January 1967) is a Scottish television and theatre actor. He is best known for the portrayal of Dr. Jamie Patterson in the

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''. He has also guest starred in '' Doctor Who'', ''

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'', '' Silent Witness'', '' Waterloo Road,'' and '' Shetland'' (2013–).

Early life

Riddell was born in Glasgow, the son of teacher and former actress Hope Ross and former St Mirren and

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footballer Ian Riddell. He graduated from the

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with a degree in business before training at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 1990.

Career

After finishing drama school, Riddell was cast in '' BBC Scotland'' production '' Strathblair'' and guest-starred in a number of popular TV shows such as ''

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'', ''

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'' and ''

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''. His big break came in the critically acclaimed

series '' The Book Group'' and comedy drama ''

''. In addition to his television work he also regularly works in theatre productions.

Personal life

His partner is the actress Frances Carrigan; they have twins.

Filmography

Audio

Riddell took the part of

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in the three-part Blake's 7 audio drama broadcast on BBC Radio in 2007.

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* 1967 births Male actors from Glasgow Alumni of the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art Alumni of the University of Strathclyde Living people Scottish male stage actors Scottish male television actors 20th-century Scottish male actors 21st-century Scottish male actors {{Scotland-actor-stub