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Richard Ridings

Bio: Richard John Ridings (born September 19, 1958) is an English actor. He portrayed Alan Ashburn in the ITV television drama Fat Friends, Bernard Green in the BBC One comedy-drama Common as Muck, Mr
Born: Fri, Sep 19 1958
Birthplace: Henley-on-Thames, England, UK
Richard Ridings is 66 years old
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Poster of Peppa's Cinema Party
Peppa's Cinema Party
Richard Ridings was
65 in Peppa's Cinema Party
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Wed, Feb 07 2024
Poster of Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas Visit
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas Visit
Richard Ridings was
62 in Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas Visit
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 16 2020
Poster of Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
Richard Ridings was
60 in Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year
Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year
Richard Ridings was
60 in Peppa Celebrates Chinese New Year
as 'Daddy Pig'.
Tue, Feb 05 2019
Poster of Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Richard Ridings was
58 in Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of The Carer
The Carer
Richard Ridings was
57 in The Carer
as 'Landlord, Pub Landlord'.
Fri, Aug 05 2016
Poster of Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots
Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots
Richard Ridings was
56 in Peppa Pig: The Golden Boots
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Sat, Feb 14 2015
Poster of Peppa Pig: The Holiday
Peppa Pig: The Holiday
Richard Ridings was
54 in Peppa Pig: The Holiday
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
Mon, Mar 25 2013
Poster of The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
Richard Ridings was
53 in The Scapegoat
as 'Landlord'.
Sun, Sep 09 2012
Poster of Isle of Spagg
Isle of Spagg
Richard Ridings was
53 in Isle of Spagg
as 'Bob / Mel (voice)'.
Sat, Oct 29 2011
Poster of Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Rise of the Planet of the Apes
Richard Ridings was
52 in Rise of the Planet of the Apes
as 'Buck'.
Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Creation
Creation
Richard Ridings was
51 in Creation
as 'Thatcher'.
Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Faintheart
Faintheart
Richard Ridings was
50 in Faintheart
as 'Collin'.
Tue, Jan 27 2009
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Richard Ridings was
47 in Amazing Grace
as 'Speaker of the House'.
Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Richard Ridings was
47 in Macbeth
as 'Maurice'.
Mon, Nov 14 2005
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Richard Ridings was
47 in Oliver Twist
as 'Warder'.
Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of The Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm
Richard Ridings was
46 in The Brothers Grimm
as 'Bunst'.
Fri, Aug 26 2005
Poster of Frozen
Frozen
Richard Ridings was
46 in Frozen
as 'Lorry Driver'.
Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys
Richard Ridings was
45 in Margery and Gladys
as 'Terry Mason'.
Sun, Sep 21 2003
Poster of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
Richard Ridings was
44 in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider - The Cradle of Life
as 'Mr. Monza'.
Mon, Jul 21 2003
Poster of The Pianist
The Pianist
Richard Ridings was
43 in The Pianist
as 'Mr. Lipa'.
Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of Puckoon
Puckoon
Richard Ridings was
43 in Puckoon
as 'Alex Walker'.
Tue, Jan 01 2002
Poster of This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
Richard Ridings was
41 in This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
as 'Det. Supt. Dick Holland'.
Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
Richard Ridings was
41 in The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc
as 'La Hire'.
Wed, Oct 27 1999
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
Richard Ridings was
41 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
as 'André'.
Sun, Oct 24 1999
Poster of Up 'n' Under
Up 'n' Under
Richard Ridings was
39 in Up 'n' Under
as 'Frank'.
Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
Richard Ridings was
38 in Fierce Creatures
as 'Hugh Primates'.
Thu, Jan 23 1997
Poster of The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Richard Ridings was
38 in The Wind in the Willows
as 'The Guard'.
Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
Richard Ridings was
37 in On Dangerous Ground
as 'Thomas Borga'.
Mon, May 13 1996
Poster of Sorry About Last Night
Sorry About Last Night
Richard Ridings was
37 in Sorry About Last Night
as 'Greg'.
Wed, Dec 27 1995
Poster of Cruel Train
Cruel Train
Richard Ridings was
36 in Cruel Train
as 'Percy Cotton'.
Sun, Jan 01 1995
Poster of A Pinch of Snuff
A Pinch of Snuff
Richard Ridings was
35 in A Pinch of Snuff
as 'Brian Burkhill'.
Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of Dogboy
Dogboy
Richard Ridings was
34 in Dogboy
as 'Diner Cook #1'.
Thu, Sep 24 1992
Poster of King of the Wind
King of the Wind
Richard Ridings was
31 in King of the Wind
as 'Jailer'.
Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
Richard Ridings was
30 in Erik the Viking
as 'Thorfinn Skullsplitter'.
Fri, Sep 01 1989
Poster of Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Richard Ridings was
29 in Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as 'Angelo'.
Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of The Yob
The Yob
Richard Ridings was
29 in The Yob
as 'Yob 1'.
Sat, Mar 12 1988
Poster of Out of Town
Out of Town
Richard Ridings was
29 in Out of Town
as 'Labourer'.
Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
Richard Ridings was
28 in The Fourth Protocol
as 'Skinhead'.
Fri, Mar 20 1987
Poster of Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
Richard Ridings was
27 in Billy the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire
as 'Egyptian'.
Mon, Nov 25 1985
Poster of Lassiter
Lassiter
Richard Ridings was
25 in Lassiter
as 'German Guard'.
Fri, Feb 17 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Six Wives with Lucy Worsley
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley
Richard Ridings was
58+ in Six Wives with Lucy Worsley
as 'Henry VIII'.
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Wed, Dec 07 2016
Poster of Endeavour
Endeavour
Richard Ridings was
54+ in Endeavour
as 'DI Chesney Finch'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Richard Ridings was
50+ in Merlin
as 'Halig'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Roman Mysteries
Roman Mysteries
Richard Ridings was
48+ in Roman Mysteries
as 'Venalicius'.
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Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Richard Ridings was
47+ in Mayo
as 'Mark Castello'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Richard Ridings was
47+ in ShakespeaRe-Told
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Richard Ridings was
45+ in Peppa Pig
as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Richard Ridings was
45+ in New Tricks
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Richard Ridings was
44+ in The Royal
as 'Malcolm Hogg'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Richard Ridings was
43+ in Born and Bred
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 21 2002
Poster of Murder in Mind
Murder in Mind
Richard Ridings was
42+ in Murder in Mind
as 'DCI Quarry'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Fat Friends
Fat Friends
Richard Ridings was
42+ in Fat Friends
as 'Alan'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 12 2000
Poster of This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
Richard Ridings was
41+ in This Is Personal: The Hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper
as 'Det. Supt. Dick Holland'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of Relic Hunter
Relic Hunter
Richard Ridings was
41+ in Relic Hunter
as 'Johnny the Jackhammer'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 25 1999
Poster of The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
Richard Ridings was
39+ in The History of Tom Jones: A Foundling
as 'Reverend Thwackum'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Richard Ridings was
37+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 16 1996
Poster of Common As Muck
Common As Muck
Richard Ridings was
35+ in Common As Muck
as 'Bernard Green'.
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Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of The Ink Thief
The Ink Thief
Richard Ridings was
35+ in The Ink Thief
as 'Aloysius'.
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Wed, Jul 20 1994
Poster of Pie in the Sky
Pie in the Sky
Richard Ridings was
35+ in Pie in the Sky
as 'Gary Bourne'.
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Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Richard Ridings was
34+ in Highlander: The Series
as 'Silas'.
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Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Richard Ridings was
33+ in Heartbeat
as 'Thorpe'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 10 1992
Poster of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
Richard Ridings was
33+ in The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
as 'Andre'.
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Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Richard Ridings was
29+ in Red Dwarf
as 'DNA Ship Computer (voice), Crazed Astro'.
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Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Richard Ridings was
27+ in Casualty
as 'Kevin, Jack'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Richard Ridings was
27+ in Matlock
First Air Date
Mon, Mar 03 1986
Poster of Home to Roost
Home to Roost
Richard Ridings was
26+ in Home to Roost
as 'Millwall'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 19 1985
Poster of Dempsey and Makepeace
Dempsey and Makepeace
Richard Ridings was
26+ in Dempsey and Makepeace
as 'Tulley's Sidekick'.
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Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Fairly Secret Army
Fairly Secret Army
Richard Ridings was
26+ in Fairly Secret Army
as 'Ron Boat'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 1984
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Richard Ridings was
26+ in The Bill
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 16 1984
Poster of Reilly: Ace of Spies
Reilly: Ace of Spies
Richard Ridings was
24+ in Reilly: Ace of Spies
as 'Vanderberg'.
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Mon, Sep 05 1983
Poster of The Comic Strip Presents...
The Comic Strip Presents...
Richard Ridings was
24+ in The Comic Strip Presents...
as 'Yob 1'.
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Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Timewatch
Timewatch
Richard Ridings was
24+ in Timewatch
as 'Elder Sextus'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Ridings was
21+ in Minder
as 'Warren'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979