Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Henley-on-Thames, England, UK
Nationality
Citizenship
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Children
1 child: Freya Ridings
Education
Bretton Hall College, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
Zodiac Sign
♍ Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*Rīkaharduz)
Popularity
Tier C -- 12,137 Wikipedia views/month
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Richard Ridings is known for acting.
Born in Henley-on-Thames, England, UK (age 67).
Richard Ridings has 13 credits in our database.
Studied at Array.
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Filmography (13)
Biography
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Richard Ridings?
Richard Ridings is 67 years old, born on .
Where was Richard Ridings born?
Richard Ridings was born in Henley-on-Thames, England, UK.
What movies or shows has Richard Ridings been in?
Richard Ridings has 13 credits in our database. Notable titles include Dickensian (2015), Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011), Borgia (2011), Creation (2009), Faintheart (2009).
What is Richard Ridings known for?
Richard Ridings is primarily known as an actor. 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…
Where can I find more information about Richard Ridings?
You can find more about Richard Ridings on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
