Riley is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of English or Irish origin. The English version has the meaning " rye clearing", or is from a place name of which there is more than one occurrence; locations include

Lancashire Lancashire ( , ; abbreviated Lancs) is the name of a historic county, ceremonial county, and non-metropolitan county in North West England. The boundaries of these three areas differ significantly. The non-metropolitan county of Lancashi ...

(specifically High Riley in

Accrington Accrington is a town in the Hyndburn borough of Lancashire, England. It lies about east of Blackburn, west of Burnley, east of Preston, north of Manchester and is situated on the culverted River Hyndburn. Commonly abbreviated by locals to ...

) and

Devon Devon ( , historically known as Devonshire , ) is a ceremonial and non-metropolitan county in South West England. The most populous settlement in Devon is the city of Plymouth, followed by Devon's county town, the city of Exeter. Devon is ...

. In the

United Kingdom Census 1881 The United Kingdom Census of 1881 recorded the people residing in every household on the night of Sunday 3 April 1881, and was the fifth of the UK censuses to include details of household members. Data recorded Details collected include: address, ...

, more than a third of Rileys were in Lancashire; it was most prevalent in the east of the county and over the boundary into the

Calder Valley Calder is a Scottish name and may refer to: People *Calder (surname) * Calder baronets, two baronetcies created for people with the surname Calder *Alexander Calder (1898-1976), the American sculptor known for his mobiles, son of Alexander Stirli ...

in Yorkshire, and the name could be found in these areas from the 13th century. The Irish version is a form of the surname

O'Reilly O'Reilly ( ga, Ó Raghallaigh) is a group of families, ultimately all of Irish Gaels, Gaelic origin, who were historically the kings of East Bréifne in what is today County Cavan. The clan were part of the Connachta's Uí Briúin Bréifne kin ...

. This is derived from the first name ; the

Gaelic Gaelic is an adjective that means "pertaining to the Gaels". As a noun it refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Gaelic languages are spoken in Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man, and Ca ...

version of the surname, , is Irish for 'grandson (or descendant) of '.

Notable people with the surname "Riley"

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* Aaron Riley (born 1980), American mixed martial artist *

Adam Riley Adam Edward Nicholas Riley (born 23 March 1992) is an English former professional cricketer who played for Kent County Cricket Club between 2011 and 2019. Riley played as an off break bowler who also played for the England Lions team and for ...

(born 1992), English cricketer * Aidan Riley (born 1991), Australian rules footballer *

Al Riley Al Riley (born March 4, 1953) was a Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 38th District between January, 2007 and January 2019. The district includes all or portions of Country Club Hills, Flossmoor, F ...

(born 1953), American politician * Alan Incell Riley (1897–1960), British Air Force pilot *

Alban Riley Alban Joseph Riley (8 June 1844 – 24 July 1914) was an Australian politician. He was mayor of the City of Sydney and a Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly. Early life Riley was born at to softgoods merchant Alban Joseph ...

(1844–1914), Australian politician *

Ali Riley Alexandra Lowe Riley (born 30 October 1987) is an American-born New Zealand professional footballer who plays as a defender for Angel City of the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL), as well as the New Zealand women's national foot ...

(born 1987), American-New Zealand footballer *

Alice Riley Alice Cushing Donaldson Riley (1860 – 1955) was an American author and arts club founder. She is known for her children's poetry, stories, books, songs, and several one-act plays. She established art clubs and art centers in Illinois, including ...

(1860–1955), American author * Alexander Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Alrick Riley Alrick Riley (born 1964) is a BAFTA award-winning English television director and writer, and former child actor. He is well known for his work on the British series '' Spooks'' (known as ''MI-5'' in some countries) and '' Hustle''; along with ...

(born 1964), English television director * Amber Riley (born 1986), American actress and singer *

Andrea Riley Andrea Riley (born July 22, 1988) is an American professional basketball player, most recently with the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). She was drafted 8th overall in the 2010 WNBA draft by the Sparks. Ri ...

(born 1988), American basketball player * Andrew Riley (born 1988), Jamaican sprinter *

Andy Riley Andy Riley (born 1970) is a British author, cartoonist, and Emmy-winning screenwriter for TV and film. Riley has written and drawn many best-selling cartoon books, including '' The Book of Bunny Suicides'' (2003) and its sequels, and ''Great L ...

(born 1970), British writer and cartoonist * Antonio R. Riley (born 1963), American politician *

Arthur Riley Arthur Riley (26 December 1903 – July 1984) was a South African international footballer who also played football for Liverpool. Life and playing career On 26 November 1939, Riley played in goal as part of an All-British XI versus a Footbal ...

(1903–1984), South African footballer * Arthur Dewhurst Riley (1860–1929), English-New Zealand artist *

Ashley Riley Ashley Riley (born April 27, 1995) is a male sprinter from Nassau, Bahamas, who mainly competes in the 400m. He attended CR Walker High School in Nassau, Bahamas, before going on to compete for Colby Community College and Southeastern Louisia ...

(born 1995), Bahamian sprinter *

Atsuro Riley Atsuro Riley is an American writer. Riley is the author of the poetry collections ''Heard-Hoard'' (University of Chicago Press, 2021) and ''Romey's Order'' (University of Chicago Press, 2010). In 2023, Riley was named a Guggenheim Foundation Fe ...

, American writer * Audrey Riley, English cellist * Austin Riley (born 1997), American baseball player *

Avon Riley Avon Riley (February 10, 1958 – July 2, 2020) was an American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Houston Oilers in the ninth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA. Riley also play ...

(1958–2020), American football player

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Barbara Riley Barbara Riley is the former director of the Ohio Department of Aging and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. Background Riley has a BA in Sociology from Pennsylvania State University as well as a master's degree in Political Science ...

, American civil servant * Barbra Riley (born 1949), American photographer * Bennet C. Riley (1790–1853), American politician * Bernard Riley (born 1981), American football player * Bill Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ben Riley Benjamin Alexander Riley Jr. (July 17, 1933 – November 18, 2017) was an American jazz drummer known for his work with Thelonious Monk, as well as Alice Coltrane, Stan Getz, Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Ahmad Jamal, and as a member of the group Sp ...

(1933–2017), American jazz drummer * Ben Riley (politician) (1866–1946), British politician * Bernard Riley (born 1981), American football player * Blair Riley (born 1985), Canadian ice hockey player * Bob Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Boots Riley Raymond Lawrence "Boots" Riley (born April 1, 1971), is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, rapper, and communist activist. He is the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street Sweeper Social Club. He made his feature-film directorial ...

(born 1971), American vocalist * Brad Riley (born 1974), New Zealand basketball player *

Brett Riley Brett Riley may refer to: * Brett Riley (writer) * Brett Riley (ice hockey) Brett Riley is an American ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach LIU and was previously an assistant at Colgate. Career Riley began his c ...

(born 1970), American writer *

Brett Riley (ice hockey) Brett Riley is an American ice hockey coach and former player. He is currently the head coach LIU and was previously an assistant at Colgate. Career Riley began his college hockey career as a player at Hobart. In four years with the Statesmen ...

(born 1991), American ice hockey coach * Brian Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bridget Riley Bridget Louise Riley (born 24 April 1931) is an English painter known for her op art paintings. She lives and works in London, Cornwall and the Vaucluse in France. Early life and education Riley was born on 24 April 1931 in West Norwood, No ...

(born 1931), British op-art painter *

Bridgett Riley Bridgett Riley (born May 13, 1973) is a female boxer and motion picture stuntwoman from Oakville, Missouri. While working as an airline attendant, she decided to learn martial arts. The interest in the sport came from her brother Patrick's str ...

(born 1973), American boxer *

Brittany Riley Brittany Riley (born August 26, 1986, in Flossmoor, Illinois) is a female hammer thrower from the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primar ...

(born 1986), American hammer thrower * Bud Riley (1925–2012), American football coach *

Burke Riley Burke Riley (April 2, 1914June 13, 2006) was an American Democratic legislator, lawyer and public official on territorial, state and national levels. He served as the Secretary of Alaska Territory from 1952-1953 under Governor Ernest Gruening. ...

(1914–2006), American state legislator

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* Camden Riley (born 1996), American soccer player *

Catherine Riley Catherine I. Riley (born March 21, 1947) is a former lobbyist, civil servant and politician from Maryland. She represented Harford County in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1975 to 1982 and in the Maryland Senate from 1983 to 1990. Early l ...

(born 1947), American politician *

Celeste Riley Celeste M. Riley (born February 4, 1960) is an American Democratic Party politician, who currently serves as the Clerk of Cumberland County, New Jersey. She previously served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2009 to 2015, where she repre ...

(born 1960), American politician *

Chantel Riley Chantel Riley is a Jamaican Canadians, Jamaican Canadian actress. Riley made her stage debut in 2011 playing the character of Nala in a German production of ''The Lion King'' in Hamburg. The following year she played the same character on Bro ...

, Jamaican-Canadian actress * Charles Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Charlotte Riley (born 1981), English actress * Cheryl Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Chris Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Christopher Riley Christopher Riley (born 1967) is a British writer, broadcaster and film maker specialising in the history of science. He has a PhD from Imperial College London, Imperial College, University of London where he pioneered the use of digital elevat ...

(born 1967), English writer and film maker * Chuck Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Claude Riley Claude Edward Riley Jr (born September 8, 1960) is an American retired professional basketball player. College career Riley played in the NCAA, with the Texas A&M Aggies. Professional career Riley was drafted by the NBA's Philadelphia 76ers, ...

(born 1960), American basketball player * Clement A. Riley (1905–1988), American politician * Cliff Riley (born 1927), Australian rules footballer *

Corinne Boyd Riley Corinne Boyd Riley (July 4, 1893 – April 12, 1979) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, wife of John Jacob Riley. Born in Piedmont, South Carolina, Riley attended public school. She graduated from Converse College, Spartanburg ...

(1893–1979), American politician * Curtis Riley (born 1992), American football player

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* Daniel Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * David Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Davis Riley (born 1996), American golfer *

Dawn Riley Dawn Riley (born July 21, 1964) is an American sailor, and a pioneer in the sport of sailboat racing. She is in the National Sailing Hall of Fame and the international America's Cup Hall of Fame. The youngest and only female to be a 'dual-famer ...

(born 1964), American sailor *

Delbert Riley Delbert Riley is a Canadian First Nations leader of Chippewa background. He was chief of the National Indian Brotherhood (known today as the Assembly of First Nations) from 1980 to 1982. He is originally from the Chippewas of the Thames near ...

, Canadian First Nations leader *

Denise Riley Denise Riley (born 1948, Carlisle Carlisle ( , ; from xcb, Caer Luel) is a city that lies within the Northern English county of Cumbria, south of the Scottish border at the confluence of the rivers Eden, Caldew and Petteril. It is ...

(born 1948), English professor * Dennis Riley (1943–1999), American composer *

Dennis L. Riley Dennis L. Riley (born September 13, 1945) is an American Democratic Party politician who served in the New Jersey General Assembly, where he represented the 4th Legislative District from 1980 to 1990. Personal life Born in Ottawa, Illinois on ...

(born 1945), American politician * Derek Riley (1922–2018), Canadian rower * Dick Riley (??–2010), American politician * Donna Riley, American professor *

Dorothy Comstock Riley Dorothy Comstock Riley (December 6, 1924 – October 23, 2004) was a lawyer and judge from the U.S. state of Michigan, serving on the Michigan Supreme Court and the first woman to serve on the Michigan Court of Appeals. She was the first Hispa ...

(1924–2004), American lawyer *

Doug Riley Douglas Brian Riley, CM (April 12, 1945 – August 27, 2007) was a Canadian musician, also known as Dr. Music. He spent two decades with the Famous People Players as its musical director, besides his participation on over 300 album projects ...

(1945–2007), Canadian musician *

Duke Riley Duke Riley is an American artist. Riley earned a BFA in painting from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a MFA in Sculpture from the Pratt Institute. He lives in Brooklyn, New York. He is noted for a body of work incorporating the seafarer ...

, American artist *

Duke Riley (American football) Duke Riley (born August 9, 1994) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at LSU Tigers football, LSU. Early years Riley attended John Curtis Christian High Scho ...

(born 1994), American football player * Dylan Riley (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Earl Riley (1890–1965), American politician and businessman *

Edna G. Riley Edna G. Riley (also known as Edna Goldsmith Riley) (1880–1962) was an American screenwriter, author, activist, and assistant film director who worked in Cinema of the United States, Hollywood primarily during the 1910s. Biography Edna was b ...

(1880–1962), American screenwriter * Edward Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Edwin Riley (1867–1936), English cricketer *

Elaine Riley Elaine Riley (January 15, 1917 – December 7, 2015) was an American film and television actress. Early years The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.B. Riley, Riley was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, on January 15, 1917. She won the Miss East Liverpool ...

(1917–2015), American actress *

Eleanor Riley Eleanor Riley was Director of the Roslin Institute, Dean of Research at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, and professor of Immunology at the University of Edinburgh. Her research focusses on understanding the immune response of the h ...

, English professor *

Elijah Riley Elijah Riley (born June 12, 1998) is an American football strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college footbal ...

(born 1998), American football player * Elizabeth Riley (1792–1855), American abolitionist * Emily Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Emmett Riley (born 1969), American politician *

Eric Riley Eric Riley (born June 2, 1970) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Dallas Mavericks in the second round (33rd pick overall) of the 1993 NBA draft. Riley played for the Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Los Ange ...

(born 1970), American basketball player * Erin M. Riley (born 1985), American artist *

Eron Riley Eron Riley (born August 5, 1987) is a former American football wide receiver. Riley was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2009. Riley played college football at Duke. Riley has also been a member of the Carolina Pan ...

(born 1987), American football player * Estela Riley (born 1969), Panamanian judoka *

Ezra Riley Ezra Hounsfield Riley (June 5, 1866 – January 5, 1937) was a Canadian politician and rancher in Alberta, Canada. Riley served in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta from 1906–1910. Early life Riley was born in 1866 in Yorkville, Toronto, Yo ...

(1866–1937), Canadian politician

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* Felix Riley, British novelist *

Fletcher Riley Fletcher S. Riley (January 29, 1893 – December 1966) was a justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court for 24 years, from 1924 to 1948. He died in December 1966 in Bethany, Oklahoma. Early life and education Born January 29, 1893, in Greenville, Texa ...

(1893–1966), American judge *

Ford Riley Ford Riley is an American producer, screenwriter, lyricist, and voice actor. He is best known for creating the Disney Junior animated television series ''Special Agent Oso'' (2009-2012) and he most recently created and developed the animated tele ...

, American producer * Frank Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Frederick Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Freida J. Riley (1937–1969), American teacher

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Garrett Riley Garrett Riley (born September 11, 1989) is an American football coach who is currently the offensive coordinator at Clemson University. He was previously the offensive coordinator at Texas Christian University. Coaching career Riley began his ...

(born 1989), American football coach * Garrett Riley (hockey) (born 1995), Canadian ice hockey player *

Gary Riley Gary Riley (born April 28, 1967) is a former child and teen American character actor with numerous film, made-for-TV films and television credits. Film and television career Riley played Charlie Hogan, one of his best-known roles, in the 1986 ...

(born 1967), American actor * George Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gillian Riley Gillian Riley is an English food writer. Biography She was born 1933 and brought up in Yorkshire, read History at Cambridge University. After obtaining a diploma in education, she went to live in London London is the capital and List of ...

(born 1945), English writer *

Gina Riley Gina Riley (born 6 May 1961) is an Australian actress, writer, singer and comedian, known for portraying Kim Craig in the television series ''Kath & Kim'', and for her work in musical theatre. Television and film Riley became a popular televisi ...

(born 1961), Australian actor * Glenn Riley (born 1992), English rugby league footballer * Glyn Riley (born 1958), English footballer *

Gordon Arthur Riley Gordon Arthur Riley (1 June 1911 – 7 October 1985) was an American biological oceanographer most associated with his studies of the dynamics of plankton ecosystems. Early life and education Born in Webb City, Missouri on June 1, 1911, Riley w ...

(1911–1985), American oceanographer * Guy Riley (1884–1964), British Army officer * Gwendoline Riley (born 1979), English writer *

Gyan Riley Gyan Riley (born 1977) is an American guitarist and composer. He is a son of minimalist composer Terry Riley. They frequently collaborate, including a tour in Europe in September 2016. Gyan Riley studied at San Francisco Conservatory of Music. He ...

(born 1977), American guitarist

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* Harold Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Harry Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Hayden Riley Loyd Hayden Riley (September 14, 1921 – April 24, 1995) was an American college basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide for eight seasons during the 1960s, and the Tide's head baseball coach for ten seasons in the 1 ...

(1921–1995), American basketball coach * H. Chauncey Riley (1835–1904), English missionary * Henry Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Herbert D. Riley (1904–1973), American admiral *

Herlin Riley Herlin Riley (born February 15, 1957) is an American jazz drummer and a member of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra led by Wynton Marsalis. A native of New Orleans, Riley started on the drums when he was three. He played trumpet through high ...

(born 1957), American jazz drummer *

Herman Riley Herman Riley (August 31, 1933 – April 14, 2007) was a jazz saxophonist who was a studio musician in Los Angeles. He worked with Gene Ammons, Lorez Alexandria, Count Basie, Bobby Bryant, Donald Byrd, Benny Carter, Quincy Jones, Shelly Manne ...

(1933–2007), American saxophone player * Horrie Riley (1902–1970), Australian rules footballer * Howard Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

H. Sanford Riley H. Sanford ("Sandy") Riley (born 15 March 1951) is a Canadian lawyer and business leader who has sat as a director on numerous boards and was the Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg. From 2001 to 2003 Riley was Chairman of the Board for Inve ...

(born 1951), Canadian lawyer * Hughen Riley (born 1947), English footballer

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* Ida Morey Riley (1856–1901), American teacher * Isaac Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Ivan Riley (1900–1943), American athlete * Ivers Riley (1932–2015), American financier

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* Jack Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Jake Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jalen Riley Jalen Ross Riley (born March 6, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the Jiangsu Dragons of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA). Riley attended Jerome I. Case High School in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin. As a senior, he aver ...

(born 1993), American basketball player * James Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Janet Mary Riley (1915–2008), American activist * Jason Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Jeannie C. Riley (born 1945), American singer * Jeannine Riley (born 1940), American actress * Jeff Riley (1880–1954), Australian rules footballer *

Jenelle Riley Jenelle Lynn Riley (born September 26, 1982) is an American screenwriter, actress, journalist, and producer. Riley wrote the 2015 short film ''Warning Labels'', directed by Jennifer Morrison, and is the host of ''Variety''s ''Actors on Actors'', ...

(born 1982), American actress * Jim Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jo Riley Josephine Riley is a British writer, translator, theatre actor, and schoolteacher. Dr. Riley has written and translated several books about theatre arts, especially Chinese theatre. She currently teaches film and drama at Munich International Sc ...

, British writer * Joan Riley (born 1958), Jamaican-British author * Joe Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Joellen Riley (born 1957), Australian lawyer * John Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Jonathon Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Joseph Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Judith Merkle Riley Judith Merkle Riley (January 14, 1942 – September 12, 2010) was an American writer, teacher and academic who wrote six historical romance novels. Biography Judith Astria Merkle was born in 1942 and grew up in Livermore, California. Her grea ...

(1942–2010), American writer *

Julia Riley Julia M. Riley (née Hill) is a British astrophysicist who developed the Fanaroff–Riley classification. Personal and professional background She is the daughter of Philippa (born Pass) and British marine geophysicist Maurice Hill and grand ...

, English astrophysicist

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Karon Riley Karon Joseph Riley (born August 23, 1978) is a former American NFL Player, actor, producer and gridiron football defensive lineman who most recently played for the Cleveland Gladiators of the Arena Football League (AFL) (2007–2008). High school ...

(born 1978), American football player *

Kate Riley Kate Riley is a British-American international sports television presenter and journalist currently working for CNN International. Early life Riley was born in Bakersfield, California, to an American mother and English father, and spent tim ...

, American television presenter * Ken Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Kevin Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Kurt Riley (born 1987), American musician

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* Larry Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Lawrence Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Leanne Riley Leanne Infante (née Riley, born 18 July 1993) is an English rugby union player. She made her debut for England in 2013 and was a finalist in the 2017 Women's Rugby World Cup. At club level, she plays for Saracens. International career In 201 ...

(born 1993), English rugby union footballer * Lee Riley (1932–2011), American football player * Leon Riley (1906–1970), American basketball player * Les Riley (1908–1999), English cricketer *

Lincoln Riley Lincoln Michael Riley (born September 5, 1983) is an American college football coach and former player who is the head coach of the USC Trojans football program at the University of Southern California. He previously served as the head coach ...

(born 1983), American football coach *

Linda Riley Linda Riley is a British journalist, publisher and LGBTIQ+ rights advocate. She is the publisher of ''Diva'' magazine and founder of the Lesbian Visibility Week that has been observed since 2020. Career Riley was joint publisher of the magazine ...

, British journalist *

Lisa Riley Lisa Jane Riley (born 13 July 1976) is an English actress and television presenter. Riley portrayed Mandy Dingle in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' between 1995 and 2001, and again from 2019. She also replaced Jeremy Beadle as ...

(born 1976), English actress * Llewellyn Riley (born 1972), Barbadian footballer *

Lou Riley Louis Andrew Riley (7 September 1909 – 20 April 1989) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Melbourne and Collingwood in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football lea ...

(1909–1989), Australian rules footballer *

Lucinda Riley Lucinda Kate Riley (; 16 February 1965 – 11 June 2021)Stephanie Bell ''Belfast Telegraph'', 14 July 2016 was a Northern Irish author of popular historical fiction, originally an actress. Biography Lucinda Edmonds was born in Lisburn and spent ...

(1966–2021), Irish author * Luther Riley (born 1972), American basketball coach * Lynne Riley (born 1958), American politician

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Maggie Riley Maggie Riley was an English actress, best known for her roles as Maureen in '' Hazell'' and Mrs. McMahon in children's television series ''Grange Hill ''Grange Hill'' is a British children's television drama series, originally produced by the B ...

(??–2015), English actress * Malcolm Riley (born 1960), British musician *

Marc Riley Marc Riley (born 10 July 1961 in Manchester) is an English radio DJ, alternative rock critic, musician, and former music businessman. He currently presents on BBC Radio 6 Music. Formerly a member of the Fall, he co-owned a record label, In-Ta ...

(born 1961), British musician * Marcus Riley (born 1984), American football player * Mark Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Martin Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Mary Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Matt Riley Matthew Paul Riley (born August 2, 1979) was an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and the Texas Rangers. Baseball career He attended Sacramento City College. Riley ...

(born 1979), American baseball player * Melanie Riley (born 1968), British businessperson * Michael Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Mike Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Murray Riley Murray Stewart Riley (5 October 1925 – 2020) was an Australian Olympic rowing athlete, who, after leaving a career as a police officer, gained notoriety as a criminal. Riley represented Australia at the 1952 and 1956 Summer Olympics in double ...

(1925–2020), Australian rower *

Mykal Riley Mykal Reginald Riley (born July 14, 1985) is an American professional basketball player, who lastly played for Bursaspor of the Turkish Super League. Standing at 1.98 m (6'6"), he plays the small forward position. He is best known for his ...

(born 1985), American basketball player

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Nancy Riley Nancy may refer to: Places France * Nancy, France, a city in the northeastern French department of Meurthe-et-Moselle and formerly the capital of the duchy of Lorraine ** Arrondissement of Nancy, surrounding and including the city of Nancy ...

(born 1958), American politician * Napoleon Riley (1881–1941), American football player * Nicky Riley (born 1986), Scottish footballer * Norma Riley, American electrical engineer * Norman Riley (disambiguation), multiple people

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Pat Riley Patrick James Riley (born March 20, 1945) is an American professional basketball executive, former coach, and former player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been the team president of the Miami Heat since 1995, and he also se ...

(born 1945), American basketball coach * Patrick Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Paul Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Perry Riley (born 1988), American football player * Peter Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Phil Riley Phil Riley was Chief Executive of Chrysalis Radio from June 1999 to July 2007, having played a major role in establishing Chrysalis Radio as one of the leading new entrants in the UK radio industry. Phil resigned his post after leading the successfu ...

, English radio personality * Phillip Riley (born 1972), American football player *

Polly Riley Polly Ann Riley (August 27, 1926 – March 13, 2002) was an American amateur golfer. Riley won over 100 tournaments in her career. Although she remained an amateur throughout her career, she won the first LPGA Tour event, the 1950 Tampa Open ...

(1926–2002), American golfer * Preston Riley (born 1947), American football player

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Quintin Riley Quintin Theodore Petroc Molesworth Riley (27 October 1905 – 25 December 1980) was a British Arctic explorer who was awarded the Polar Medal. Biography Quintin Riley was born in 1905 in Little Petherick, Cornwall, the youngest son of the emine ...

(1905–1980), British explorer

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Rachael Riley Rachael Riley (born 2004) is a Canadian artistic gymnast and member of the Canadian national gymnastics team. Early life Riley was born in Anqing, China in 2004. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. ...

(born 2004), Canadian artistic gymnast *

Rachel Riley Rachel Annabelle Riley (born 11 January 1986) is a British television presenter. She co-presents the Channel 4 daytime puzzle show ''Countdown'' and its comedy spin-off '' 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown''. She is a mathematics graduate. Her t ...

(born 1986), English television presenter *

Raf Riley Rafael Greifer, better known by his stage name Raf Riley, is a record producer and artist from North London. He was formerly a member of ExR alongside Etta Bond, and is signed to OddChild Music and has released on Diplo's Mad Decent label. ExR ...

, English record producer *

Ralph Riley Sir Ralph Riley (23 October 1924 – 27 August 1999) was a British geneticist. He was born in Scarborough, North Yorkshire in 1924 and served in the army during the Second World War. After the war he studied Botany at Sheffield University, foll ...

(1924–1999), British geneticist * Raven Riley (born 1986), American actress * Regan Riley (born 2002), English footballer * Richard Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Robert Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Rochelle Riley, American columnist *

Roderick Riley Roderick Riley (born March 11, 1981) is an American former basketball player. He played the center position and had a listed height and weight of 6'11" and 327 lbs. In 2009, he won the Jordanian Premier League with Zain. Early life and col ...

(born 1981), American basketball player * Ronald Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Rueben Riley (born 1984), American football player *

Ruth Riley Ruth Ellen Riley Hunter (born August 28, 1979) is a retired American professional basketball player (a center), playing most recently for the Atlanta Dream in the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Her Notre Dame team won the NCAA ...

(born 1979), American basketball player * Ryan Max Riley (born 1979), American humorist and skier

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* Sally Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sam Riley Samuel Peter W. Riley (born 8 January 1980) is an English actor and singer.James Mottram: The only people for me are the mad ones. ''Independent on Sunday: The New Review'', 30 January 2011, pp 10–13 He is best known for his performance in t ...

(born 1980), English actor *

Samantha Riley Samantha Linette Pearl Riley (born 13 November 1972) is an Australian breaststroke swimmer of Aboriginal descent who competed for Australia in the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, winning three medals ...

(born 1972), Australian swimmer * Scribz Riley (born 1993), English producer * Sean Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Sid Riley (1878–1964), Australian rugby union footballer * Stevan Riley, British film director * Steven Riley, English immunologist * Steve Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Susan Riley (disambiguation), multiple people

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Talay Riley Talay Riley is a British singer-songwriter. Career At the age of 18, Talay Riley signed his first major publishing deal with Global Publishing. His first appearance was in 2009, when he appeared on rapper Chipmunk's single which peaked at num ...

, British singer-songwriter *

Talulah Riley Talulah Jane Riley-Milburn''Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1916-2005''; Ancestry.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015. (born 26 September 1985) is an English actress and writer. She has appeared in films, including '' Pride & P ...

(born 1985), English actress *

Tarrus Riley Omar "Tarrus" Riley (born April 26, 1979, Bronx, New York, United States) is a Jamaican-American reggae singer and member of the Rastafari movement.Kenner, Rob (2009)Reggae Singer With a Legacy, a Following and a Mission. ''New York Times''. 21 ...

(born 1979), Jamaican-American reggae singer *

Teddy Riley Edward Theodore Riley (born October 8, 1967) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer credited with the creation of the New Jack Swing genre. Riley credits Barry Michael Cooper with giving the genre its name.Hogan, Paul. "Tedd ...

(born 1967), American producer *

Teddy Riley (trumpeter) ''The Majesty of the Blues'' is an album by jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis that was released in 1989. Background The first two selections on the album are played by the Wynton Marsalis Sextet. The remaining three tracks (side B on the original ...

(1924–1992), American jazz trumpeter * Terence Riley (disambiguation), multiple people *

Terry Riley Terrence Mitchell "Terry" Riley (born June 24, 1935) is an American composer and performing musician best known as a pioneer of the minimalist school of composition. Influenced by jazz and Indian classical music, his music became notable for it ...

(born 1935), American composer * Theodore M. Riley (1842–1914), American priest * Thomas Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Tim Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Tracy Riley (born 1966), New Zealand academic administrator *

Trevor Riley Trevor John Riley (born 29 January 1948) was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northern Territory in Australia. He was appointed a judge of the Supreme Court on 1 February 1999, Chief Justice on 27 September 2010 and retired on 4 ...

(born 1948), Australian judge

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Victor Riley Victor Allan Riley (born November 4, 1974) is a former American football player who played offensive tackle. Riley played college football for Auburn University. He was drafted in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs ...

(born 1972), American football player *

Viddal Riley Viddal Ethan Danso Riley (born 7 July 1997) is a British professional boxer, YouTuber, internet personality and rapper. He is notable as being the former boxing trainer and associate of YouTube personality KSI. Viddal Riley is cousins with gri ...

(born 1997), British boxer and internet personality

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* Wayne Riley (born 1962), Australian golfer *

W. C. Riley Wilbur Clifford "Jack" Riley (January 4, 1903 – April 30, 1954) was an American football coach, athletic administrator, and teacher. Riley was born in Scott City, Kansas, in 1903. He attended Kansas State Teachers College of Hays located in Ha ...

(1903–1954), American football coach *

Winston Riley Winston Riley (14 May 1943 – 19 January 2012) was a Jamaican singer, songwriter and record producer. The ''Jamaica Gleaner'' notes he was one of the most successful reggae producers.

(1943–2012), Jamaican singer * William Riley (disambiguation), multiple people * Woodbridge Riley (1869–1933), American scholar

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* Yusef Riley (born 1993), Bermudian basketball player

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* Riley family, fictional family in TV series ''One Life to Live'' ** Joe Riley, leading protagonist of the family on the show *Joe Riley (James Dunn), in the movie '' The Golden Gloves Story'' (1951) *Joe Riley (Eddie Quillan), in the movie '' Jungle Raiders'' (1945) *Kevin Riley, recurring junior officer character in ''

Star Trek: The Original Series ''Star Trek'' is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship and its crew. It later acquired the retronym of ''Star Trek: The Original Series'' (''TOS'') to distinguis ...

'' * Cpl. Scott Riley, character in Call of Duty: United Offensive * Mavis Riley (later Wilton), character from the British soap opera ''

Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Origi ...

'' * Concepta Riley (later Hewitt and Regan), character from the British soap opera ''

'' *Faye Riley, character in

Batteries Not Included ''Batteries Not Included'' (stylized as ''*batteries not included'') is a 1987 American science fiction comedy film directed by Matthew Robbins about small extraterrestrial living spaceships that save an apartment block under threat from prope ...

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