Derek Yardley
About: 
Hi, my name is Derek Yardley. I am actively seeking work in the fields of walk-on, background artiste and small acting parts. I have already appeared in a variety of productions and, subject to availability, am able to attend studios and locations in and around the London, Home Counties and Buckinghamshire areas.
Categories:  Actor, Extra
eMail:  http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/dereky
WWW:  http://www.ukscreen.com/cast/dereky
Tel:  01494 865776
Mobile:  07764947871
Address:  South East
United Kingdom
Date Of Birth:  1937-11-14
Playing Ages:  50 to 70
Weight:  15.5 Stone (98 Kg)
Height:  ft 0 in (183 cm)
Eyes:  Hazel
Hair:  Grey
Ethnicity:  East European
Affiliation:  BECTU
Nationality:  United Kingdom
Accents:  London, Devonian, Southern Ireland, Australian.
Vocal Range:  Tenor
Derek Yardley photo
Training and Skills
Formal Training: 
  1. Amateur Dramatics for many years
  2. Experience in walk-on and background work
Other Skills: 
Acting experience in amateur dramatics and small film/TV parts. Can undertake character parts. Equestrian (riding, but not jumping), Firearms (Hunting and small bore rifles and handguns).
Credits
Type Production Name Company Role Year
Feature Film The Upside of Anger (Kevin Costner) American Background 2003
TV Dream Team Sky Spurs Rep (dialogue) 2003
TV Midsomer Murders (John Nettles) ITV Background 2003
Short Film The Fete NFTS Charlie's friend (dialogue) 2003
TV Mile High Sky Background 2003
Theatre Curtains Ballinger Players Douglas 2003
Theatre The Dresser Ballinger Players Geoffrey Thornton 2004
Short Film The Visit Westminster U Howard (lead role) 2004
TV Terror Alert Sky Doctor 2004
TV Francis Tuesday (Tamsin Outhwaite) ITV Background 2004
Feature Film Batman (Christian Bale) Warner Bros Opera Buff 2004
TV Rosemary & Thyme ITV Background 2004
Feature Film Hitchhikers Guide - Humma Worshipper 2004
TV Dream Team Sky Nosey Neighbour 2005
Theatre Pantomime Wendover Theatrical Group Col. Custer/MC 2005
Feature Film Driving Lessons (Julie Walters) - Background 2005
Short Film Release NY Film Academy Old Man 2005
Theatre Cold Comfort Farm Wendover Theatrical Group Adam Lambsbreath 2005
Feature Film V for Vendetta - Background 2005
Feature Film WASP 05 (Woody Allen) - Death Boat Passenger 2005
Theatre The End of the Peer Show Ballinger Players Comedy and Musical Revue 2005
TV My Family - Background 2005
TV Eastenders BBC Background 2006
Theatre Pompeii Panto Wendover Theatrical Society Comedy Duo 2006
Corporate Building Investment Caravan Films City Businessman 2006
TV Fallen Angel (Charles Dance) BBC Mourner 2006
Corporate Shipping Investment Caravan Films Ship's Captain 2006
Feature Film The Bourne Ultimatum, Universal US Senator 2006
Theatre Spectre Over London Ballinger Players Radio Actor 2006
Theatre Allo Allo Wendover Theatre Group Leclerc 2007
Theatre Comedy Revue Ballinger Players Various parts 2007
TV Midsomer Murders Bently Background 2007
Theatre Treasure Island Wendover Theatrical Group Billie Fishbones 2008
Theatre TheOdd Couple Ballinger Players Vinnie 2008
TV Midsomer Murders Bently Mortician/Photographer 2008
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