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Richard Ridings
Richard Ridings

Richard Ridings

Actor
68 years (Sep 19, 1958)Henley-on-Thames, England, UK
Richard Ridings counts as a veteran of both film and television recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. There are 72 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. Buck in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'The Pianist' is the other credit most often cited. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
Richard Ridings counts as a veteran of both film and television recognizable to viewers well beyond any single title. Drama accounts for the largest share of the work. There are 72 entries on the filmography, most of them supporting work in other people's stories. Buck in 'Rise of the Planet of the Apes' is the role that outgrew the rest. 'The Pianist' is the other credit most often cited. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title.
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Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
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Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience
Daddy Pig (voice)
★ 10.0
2025
Peppa Pig: Wedding Party!
Daddy Pig (voice)
★ 10.0
2024
Peppa's Cinema Party
Daddy Pig (voice)
★ 4.0
2024
Endeavour
DI Chesney Finch
★ 8.1
2023Season 9
Peppa Pig: Peppa's Christmas Visit
Daddy Pig (voice)
2020
Peppa Pig: Festival of Fun
Daddy Pig (voice)
★ 7.6
2019
Peppa Pig: My First Cinema Experience
Daddy Pig (voice)
★ 7.9
2017
Six Wives with Lucy Worsley
Henry VIII
★ 6.8
2016Season 1
The Carer
Pub Landlord
★ 6.4
2016
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Ridings and where are they from?
Richard Ridings is 68 years old, born on September 19, 1958 in Henley-on-Thames, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Ridings?
Richard Ridings is best known for roles in Rise of the Planet of the Apes, The Pianist, Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
How many movies has Richard Ridings been in?
Over a 42-year career (since 1984), Richard Ridings has appeared in 40 movies and 31 TV shows.
What was Richard Ridings's first movie?
The career of Richard Ridings began with Lassiter (1984).
What is Richard Ridings's most recent movie or series?
Richard Ridings's most recent release is Peppa Meets the Baby Cinema Experience, which premiered on May 30, 2025.
What TV shows has Richard Ridings appeared in?
On television, Richard Ridings has appeared in Merlin, Peppa Pig, Red Dwarf, Highlander: The Series.
Does Richard Ridings have any upcoming projects?
Yes, Richard Ridings's upcoming work includes: Festive Fun with Peppa (2026).
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Richard Ridings
Richard Ridings
1958-09-19 · Henley-on-Thames, England, UK

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. Bumble in the BBC series Dickensian, and is the voice of Daddy Pig in Peppa Pig. He trained as an actor at Bretton Hall College, then the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He is the father of singer-songwriter Freya Ridings.

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