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Richard Richard is a male given name. It originates, via Old French, from Frankish language, Old Frankish and is a Compound (linguistics), compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic language, Proto-Germanic ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' an ...

Derek Derek is a masculine given name. It is the English language short form of ''Diederik'', the Low Franconian form of the name Theodoric. Theodoric is an old Germanic name with an original meaning of "people-ruler". Common variants of the name are ...

Frederick Frederick may refer to: People * Frederick (given name), the name Nobility Anhalt-Harzgerode *Frederick, Prince of Anhalt-Harzgerode (1613–1670) Austria * Frederick I, Duke of Austria (Babenberg), Duke of Austria from 1195 to 1198 * Frederick ...

Patrick Patrick may refer to: * Patrick (given name), list of people and fictional characters with this name * Patrick (surname), list of people with this name People * Saint Patrick (c. 385–c. 461), Christian saint *Gilla Pátraic (died 1084), Patrick ...

. It may refer to:

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* Rick Adams (disambiguation) *

Rick Astley Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter and radio personality, who has been active in music for several decades. He gained worldwide fame in the 1980s, having multiple hits including his signature song "Ne ...

(born 1966), British singer * Rick W. Allen (born 1951), American politician * Rick Anderson (disambiguation) * Rick Benjamin (disambiguation) *

Rick Berman Richard Keith Berman (born December 25, 1945) is an American television producer and screenwriter. He is best known for his work as the executive producer of several of the '' Star Trek'' television series: '' Star Trek: The Next Generation'', ...

(born 1945), American television producer, executive producer of several Star Trek series * Rick Berns (born 1956), National Football League player *

Rick Danko Richard Clare Danko (December 29, 1943 – December 10, 1999) was a Canadian musician, bassist, songwriter, and singer, best known as a founding member of the Band, for which he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994. During ...

(1942–1999), Canadian musician, singer and songwriter, member of The Band *

Rick Dees Rigdon Osmond Dees III (born March 14, 1950), best known as Rick Dees, is an American entertainer, radio personality, comedian, actor, and voice artist, best known for his internationally syndicated radio show '' The Rick Dees Weekly Top 40 Coun ...

(born 1960), American radio personality and comedian who wrote and sang the #1 hit "Disco Duck" * Rick DeVecchi (1961–1998), American murder victim *

Rick Duncan (American football) Richard Joe Duncan (born August 14, 1941) is a former American football kicker and punter who played 3 seasons, for the Denver Broncos (1967), Philadelphia Eagles (1968) and Detroit Lions (1969). He made 2 field goals in his career and had 5 pun ...

(born 1941), American football player *

Rick Flens Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1983), Dutch road bicycle racer *

Rick Fraser (disambiguation) Rick Fraser may refer to: * Rick Fraser (chuckwagon racer) (born 1959), Canadian chuckwagon racer * Rick Fraser (ice hockey) Richard Fraser (July 11, 1954 – November 16, 2020) was a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the ...

Rick Henderson Richard Andrew Henderson (April 25, 1928 – May 21, 2004) was an American jazz alto saxophonist and arranger. Biography Born in Washington, D.C., Henderson studied composition as a high schooler and played in the late 1940s locally. He served ...

(1928–2004), American jazz saxophonist and arranger *

Rick Harrison Richard Kevin Harrison (born March 22, 1965) is an American businessman, reality television personality, and owner of the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop which is featured on the History series ''Pawn Stars''. Harrison and his father, Richard Benjamin H ...

, American television personality and pawn shop owner *

Rick Hoffman Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1970), American actor *

Rick Jackson Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1989), American basketball player *

Rick James James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in ...

(1948–2004), American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer *

Rick James (baseball) Richard Lee James (born October 11, 1947) is an American former professional baseball player. A , right-handed pitcher, James was the Chicago Cubs' first #1 draft pick in the inaugural Major League Baseball Draft of June 1965. Selected after his ...

(born 1947), American baseball player *

Rick Johnson (disambiguation) Rick Johnson may refer to: People * Rick Johnson (Canadian politician), Ontario Liberal Party Member of Provincial Parliament for Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock * Rick Johnson (Michigan politician), served as Speaker of the Michigan House of R ...

Rick Jones (disambiguation) Rick Jones is the name of: * Rick Jones (baseball coach), American former head coach of the Tulane Green Wave baseball team * Rick Jones (character), fictional character from the Marvel Universe * Rick Jones (pitcher) (born 1955), Major League B ...

Rick Lackman Richard H. Lackman (September 20, 1910 – March 12, 1990) was an American football halfback who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He attended Germantown High School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ...

(1910-1990), American football player *

Rick Lax Rick Lax (born April 17, 1982) is an American author, entertainer, and magician. Early life and education Born in Detroit, Lax's interest in magic began at age 5, inspired by David Copperfield. After attending Michigan State University and the ...

(born 1982), American entertainer *

Rick Leonard Rick Leonard (born November 22, 1996) is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida State, where he started out as a defensive end before moving to offensive tackle. He was drafted by the New ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Rick Lyle Rick Lyle (born February 26, 1971) is a former American football defensive end who played for four teams in a 9-year National Football League (NFL) career. High school Lyle attended Hickman Mills High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he wa ...

(born 1971), American football player *

Rick Mazza Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1961), Australian politician *

Rick Middleton Richard David "Nifty" Middleton (born December 4, 1953) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player for the New York Rangers and Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Playing career As a youth, Middleton played in the 1966 Quebec ...

(born 1953), Canadian retired National Hockey League player *

Rick Middleton (American football) Richard Ray Middleton (born November 28, 1951 in Delaware, Ohio) is a former American football player who played linebacker in the National Football League from 1974 through 1978. He attended Rutherford B. Hayes High School (Delaware, Ohio) and p ...

(born 1951), American former National Football League player *

Rick Miller (baseball) Richard Alan (Rick) Miller (born April 19, 1948) is an American former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1971 to 1985. Miller attended Union High School (Grand Rapids, Michigan) and was a star athlete in the Grand Rapids City League. On ...

(born 1948), American Major League Baseball player *

Rick Miller (Canadian politician) Richard Arthur Miller (July 23, 1960 – October 26, 2013) was a politician in the Canadian province of Alberta and former member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta. He was elected on November 22, 2004 in the 26th Alberta general election ...

(born 1960), Canadian politician *

Rick Miller (comedian) Rick Miller (born March 12, 1970) is a Canadian director, actor, comedian, musician and playwright, currently living in Toronto. He has two architecture degrees from McGill University in Montreal, and has performed in 5 languages on 5 continents. ...

, Canadian comedian and presenter of the US television series ''Just for Laughs'' *

Rick Miller (speedway rider) Richard Leonard (Rick) Miller (born 12 January 1961, Reseda, California)Oakes, P & Rising, P (1986). ''1986 Speedway Yearbook''. is a former American international motorcycle speedway rider, and an automotive and motorcycle stuntman. Miller wo ...

(born 1961), American former international motorcycle speedway rider *

Rick Miller (Texas politician) Rick Miller is an American politician. He served as a Republican Party (United States), Republican member for the 26th district of the Texas House of Representatives. Miller attended the United States Naval Academy and the Dwight D. Eisenhower ...

(born 1946), American politician and retired United States Navy officer *

Rick Morocco Rick Morocco (born February 14, 1963) is a Canadian-Italian ice hockey executive, and former professional player. A native of Niagara Falls, Ontario, he played junior ice hockey in Ontario, before winning a national university championship wit ...

(born 1963), Canadian-Italian ice hockey executive and former professional player *

Rick Nielsen Richard Alan Nielsen (born December 22, 1948) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist, primary songwriter, and leader of the rock band Cheap Trick. He is well-known for his numerous custom-made guitars from Hamer Guitars, incl ...

(born 1946), lead guitarist, backing vocalist and primary songwriter of the rock band Cheap Trick *

Rick Olson (Iowa politician) Rick L. Olson (born 1951) is the Iowa State Representative from the 39th District. A Democrat, he has served in the Iowa House of Representatives since 2005. Olson was born, raised, and resides in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Grandview Colleg ...

(born 1951), Iowa state representative *

Rick Olson (Michigan politician) Richard Thomas Olson (born November 18, 1949) is an American politician. He served in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2011 to 2013. Raised in the Upper Peninsula area of Michigan, Olson is an alumnus of Michigan State University and St ...

(born 1949), member of the Michigan House of Representatives *

Rick Paterson David Rick Paterson (born February 10, 1958) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player and coach. He played 430 games in the National Hockey League with the Chicago Black Hawks from 1979 through 1987. After leaving Chicago, he worked ...

(born 1958), Canadian former National Hockey League player and coach *

Rick Pitino Richard Andrew Pitino (born September 18, 1952) is an American college basketball coach who is the head coach for Iona College. He was also the head coach of Greece's senior national team. He has been the head coach of several teams in NCAA D ...

, American basketball coach *

Rick Razzano (linebacker) Richard Anthony Razzano (born November 15, 1955) is a former American football linebacker who played five seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Virginia Tech. He was also a member ...

(born 1955), National Football League player *

Rick Reed (pitcher) Richard Allen Reed (born August 16, 1964) is an American former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1988–1991), Kansas City Royals (1992–1993), Texas Rangers (1993–1994), Cincinnati Reds (1995), ...

(born 1964), American Major League Baseball pitcher *

Rick Reinert Frederick George Reinert Jr. (September 14, 1925 – November 5, 2018), known professionally as Rick Reinert, was an American animator and the founder of the defunct studio Rick Reinert Productions. In addition to his work on two ''Winnie-the- ...

(1925-2018), American animator, founder of Rick Reinert Productions * Rick Roberts (disambiguation) *

Rick Rude Richard Erwin Rood (December 7, 1958 – April 20, 1999), better known by his ring name "Ravishing" Rick Rude, was an American professional wrestler who performed for many promotions, including World Championship Wrestling (WCW), World Wrestling ...

, ring name of American professional wrestler Richard Rood (1958-1999) *

Rick Salomon Rick Salomon (born January 24, 1969) is an American poker player, who is best known for his 2004 sex tape with Paris Hilton. He had high-profile marriages with E.G. Daily, Shannen Doherty, and Pamela Anderson. As a poker player, Salomon won $2. ...

(born c. 1968), American poker player mostly known for his relationships with various female celebrities *

Rick Sanford Richard Sanford (born January 9, 1957) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the New England Patriots, and Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based ...

(born 1957), National Football League player *

Rick Santorum Richard John Santorum ( ; born May 10, 1958) is an American politician, attorney, and political commentator. A member of the Republican Party, he served as a United States Senator from Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2007 and was the Senate's thir ...

(born 1958), American politician and lawyer, 2012 presidential candidate *

Rick Sawatsky Richard Sawatsky (born February 26, 1976) is a Canadian curler from Kelowna, British Columbia. He currently plays lead on Team Jim Cotter that curls out of the Kelowna Curling Club The Kelowna Curling Club located in Kelowna, British Columbia ...

(born 1976), Canadian curler *

Rick Schwartz Rick Schwartz is an American film and television producer and financier based in New York, whose credits include ''The Departed'', '' Black Swan'', ''Gangs of New York'', ''Machete'', '' The Others'', and '' Lip Sync Battle''. He has contribut ...

(born 1967), American film and television producer *

Rick Scott Richard Lynn Scott ( Myers, born December 1, 1952) is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party, he was the 45th governor of Florida from 2011 to 2019. Scott ...

(born 1952), American politician * Rick Smith (disambiguation) *

Rick Stein Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1947), English celebrity chef, restaurateur and television presenter *

Rick Steiner Robert Rechsteiner (born March 9, 1961) is an American real estate broker and retired professional wrestler, better known by the ring name Rick Steiner. Steiner is best known for his tenure with World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was ...

(born 1961), ring name of American professional wrestler Robert Rechsteiner *

Rick Steves Richard John Steves Jr. (born May 10, 1955), known professionally as Rick Steves, is an American travel writer, author, activist, and television personality. His travel philosophy encourages people to explore less-touristy areas of destination ...

(born 1955), American author and travel television personality *

Rick Sutcliffe Richard Lee Sutcliffe (born June 21, 1956), nicknamed "The Red Baron", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Chicago Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, and St. Louis Cardinals between 1976 and ...

(born 1956), American retired Major League Baseball pitcher and broadcaster *

Rick Wakeman Richard Christopher Wakeman (born 18 May 1949) is an English keyboardist best known as a former member of the progressive rock band Yes across five tenures between 1971 and 2004, and for his solo albums released in the 1970s. Born and raised ...

, English keyboardist (

Yes Yes or YES may refer to: * An affirmative particle in the English language; see yes and no Education * YES Prep Public Schools, Houston, Texas, US * YES (Your Extraordinary Saturday), a learning program from the Minnesota Institute for Talente ...

) *

Rick Walker Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

(born 1955), American retired National Football League player and radio sports commentator * Rick White (disambiguation) * Rick Williams (disambiguation) *

Rick Wilson (basketball) Richard Wilson (born February 7, 1956) is a retired American basketball player. He played for the Atlanta Hawks of the National Basketball Association (NBA) from 1978 to 1980. College career Wilson graduated from Atherton High School in Louisvil ...

(born 1956), American basketball player *

Rick Wilson (ice hockey) Richard Gordon Wilson (born August 10, 1950) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman and head coach. Wilson was mostly recently an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career Wi ...

(born 1950), Canadian ice hockey player and coach *

Rick Wilson (jockey) Rick Wilson (born August 12, 1953 in McAlester, Oklahoma) is a retired American jockey and a member of the inaugural class of inductees into the Parx Racing Hall of Fame. During his riding career, Wilson had 4,939 wins from 24,681 starts and to ...

(born 1954), American jockey *

Rick Wilson (racing driver) Rick Wilson (born January 31, 1953) is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver. He began racing in 1980, and posted 23 top-ten finishes over his career. NASCAR's website says that he is probably best known for his "close, side-by-side second to Bill ...

(born 1953), American NASCAR driver * Rick Wilson (wrestler) (1965–1999), American professional wrestler best known as ''The Renegade'' in World Championship Wrestling * Rick Youngblood, American politician elected to the Idaho House of Representatives in 2012 *

Rick Yune Rick Yune (born August 22, 1971) is an American actor, screenwriter, producer and martial artist of Korean descent. His most notable roles have been in the movies ''Snow Falling on Cedars'', the first ''Fast and Furious'' film ''The Fast and ...

(born 1971), American actor *

Rick Zabel Rick Zabel (born 7 December 1993) is a road bicycle racer from Germany, who currently rides for UCI WorldTeam . He is the son of Erik Zabel and grandson of Detlef Zabel. Cycling career Born in Unna, Zabel won the National Novice Track Championshi ...

(born 1993), German road bicycle racer

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Rick Rick may refer to: People *Rick (given name), a list of people with the given name *Alan Rick (born 1976), Brazilian politician, journalist, pastor and television personality *Johannes Rick (1869–1946), Austrian-born Brazilian priest and mycol ...

, from Nintendo's ''Kirby'' Series *

Rick Alessi Rick Alessi is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera ''Neighbours'', played by Dan Falzon. He made his first screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 8 June 1992. Rick and his family were introduced to the show following se ...

, on the Australian soap opera ''

Neighbours ''Neighbours'' is an Australian television soap opera, which has aired since 18 March 1985. It was created by television executive Reg Watson. The Seven Network commissioned the show following the success of Watson's earlier soap '' Sons an ...

'' *

Rick Grimes Rick Grimes is a fictional character and the main protagonist in the post-apocalyptic comic book series '' The Walking Dead'' and the first nine seasons of the television series of the same name, in which he is portrayed by Andrew Lincoln. Creat ...

, the main character of the '' Walking Dead'' comic book series and its television adaptation of the same name *

Rick Jones (comics) Rick Jones is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Rick has been a sidekick and friend to The Hulk, Captain America, Mar-Vell / Captain Marvel, Rom the Spaceknight, and Genis-Vell / Captain Marvel ...

, sidekick of several Marvel Comics superheroes *

Rick Sanchez Rick Sanchez is one of the two eponymous characters from the Adult Swim animated television series ''Rick and Morty'' and resulting franchise. Created by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon and voiced by the former, Sanchez is a misanthropic alcoh ...

, a main character of the animated television series ''

Rick and Morty {{Infobox television , image = Rick and Morty title card (cropped).png , alt = , caption = , genre = {{Plainlist, * Animated sitcom * Adult animation * Science fiction * Black comedy * ...

'' *

Rick Payne The following are fictional characters from the television drama ''Ghost Whisperer'' created by John Gray. Main characters Melinda Gordon Melinda Gordon, played by Jennifer Love Hewitt, is the protagonist of '' Ghost Whisperer ''. Melinda ...

, a character from the ''Ghost Whisperer''

People

Fictional characters

See also