Definition: Derrickman is a fictional character and a main character in the novel "The Derringers" by William Shakespeare. He was created by Christopher Marlowe, who also wrote "Voyage to the West Indies." The character is associated with the idea of an unassuming and down-to-earth person who has the potential to rise to great heights, but his success comes at a cost. The novel follows the story of an ordinary man named Derrickman, played by Jeremy Irons. He