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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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Movies (Acting Roles)

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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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 2017
Poster of The Carer
The Carer
Richard Ridings was 57 in The Carer as 'Landlord, Pub Landlord'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 25 2013
Poster of The Scapegoat
The Scapegoat
Richard Ridings was 53 in The Scapegoat as 'Landlord'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 09 2012
Poster of Isle of Spagg
Isle of Spagg
Richard Ridings was 53 in Isle of Spagg as 'Bob / Mel (voice)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 2011
Poster of Creation
Creation
Richard Ridings was 51 in Creation as 'Thatcher'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 2009
Poster of Faintheart
Faintheart
Richard Ridings was 50 in Faintheart as 'Collin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 27 2009
Poster of Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
Richard Ridings was 47 in Amazing Grace as 'Speaker of the House'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 2006
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
Richard Ridings was 47 in Macbeth as 'Maurice'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 2005
Poster of Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Richard Ridings was 47 in Oliver Twist as 'Warder'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of The Brothers Grimm
The Brothers Grimm
Richard Ridings was 46 in The Brothers Grimm as 'Bunst'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2005
Poster of Frozen
Frozen
Richard Ridings was 46 in Frozen as 'Lorry Driver'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 2005
Poster of Margery and Gladys
Margery and Gladys
Richard Ridings was 45 in Margery and Gladys as 'Terry Mason'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 21 2003
Poster of The Pianist
The Pianist
Richard Ridings was 43 in The Pianist as 'Mr. Lipa'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 17 2002
Poster of The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell
Richard Ridings was 43 in The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Trenches of Hell as 'André'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 2002
Poster of Puckoon
Puckoon
Richard Ridings was 43 in Puckoon as 'Alex Walker'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 27 1999
Poster of Up 'n' Under
Up 'n' Under
Richard Ridings was 39 in Up 'n' Under as 'Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1998
Poster of Fierce Creatures
Fierce Creatures
Richard Ridings was 38 in Fierce Creatures as 'Hugh Primates'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 16 1996
Poster of On Dangerous Ground
On Dangerous Ground
Richard Ridings was 37 in On Dangerous Ground as 'Thomas Borga'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 27 1995
Poster of Cruel Train
Cruel Train
Richard Ridings was 36 in Cruel Train as 'Percy Cotton'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 09 1994
Poster of Dogboy
Dogboy
Richard Ridings was 34 in Dogboy as 'Diner Cook #1'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 25 1990
Poster of Erik the Viking
Erik the Viking
Richard Ridings was 30 in Erik the Viking as 'Thorfinn Skullsplitter'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 21 1988
Poster of The Yob
The Yob
Richard Ridings was 29 in The Yob as 'Yob 1'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 12 1988
Poster of Out of Town
Out of Town
Richard Ridings was 29 in Out of Town as 'Labourer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of The Fourth Protocol
The Fourth Protocol
Richard Ridings was 28 in The Fourth Protocol as 'Skinhead'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 25 1985
Poster of Lassiter
Lassiter
Richard Ridings was 25 in Lassiter as 'German Guard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1984

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 14 2013
Poster of Merlin
Merlin
Richard Ridings was 50+ in Merlin as 'Halig'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 20 2008
Poster of Roman Mysteries
Roman Mysteries
Richard Ridings was 48+ in Roman Mysteries as 'Venalicius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 08 2007
Poster of Mayo
Mayo
Richard Ridings was 47+ in Mayo as 'Mark Castello'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 12 2006
Poster of ShakespeaRe-Told
ShakespeaRe-Told
Richard Ridings was 47+ in ShakespeaRe-Told
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 07 2005
Poster of Peppa Pig
Peppa Pig
Richard Ridings was 45+ in Peppa Pig as 'Daddy Pig (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 31 2004
Poster of New Tricks
New Tricks
Richard Ridings was 45+ in New Tricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Royal
The Royal
Richard Ridings was 44+ in The Royal as 'Malcolm Hogg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 19 2003
Poster of Born and Bred
Born and Bred
Richard Ridings was 43+ in Born and Bred
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 22 2001
Poster of Fat Friends
Fat Friends
Richard Ridings was 42+ in Fat Friends as 'Alan'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 26 2000
Poster of Relic Hunter
Relic Hunter
Richard Ridings was 41+ in Relic Hunter as 'Johnny the Jackhammer'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1997
Poster of Dalziel & Pascoe
Dalziel & Pascoe
Richard Ridings was 37+ in Dalziel & Pascoe
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1994
Poster of The Ink Thief
The Ink Thief
Richard Ridings was 35+ in The Ink Thief as 'Aloysius'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Highlander: The Series
Highlander: The Series
Richard Ridings was 34+ in Highlander: The Series as 'Silas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 1992
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
Richard Ridings was 33+ in Heartbeat as 'Thorpe'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Mar 04 1992
Poster of Red Dwarf
Red Dwarf
Richard Ridings was 29+ in Red Dwarf as 'DNA Ship Computer (voice), Crazed Astro'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 15 1988
Poster of Casualty
Casualty
Richard Ridings was 27+ in Casualty as 'Kevin, Jack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1986
Poster of Matlock
Matlock
Richard Ridings was 27+ in Matlock
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 11 1985
Poster of Fairly Secret Army
Fairly Secret Army
Richard Ridings was 26+ in Fairly Secret Army as 'Ron Boat'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 22 1984
Poster of The Bill
The Bill
Richard Ridings was 26+ in The Bill
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 02 1982
Poster of Timewatch
Timewatch
Richard Ridings was 24+ in Timewatch as 'Elder Sextus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 1982
Poster of Minder
Minder
Richard Ridings was 21+ in Minder as 'Warren'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 29 1979