Richard is a male given name. It originates, via

Old French Old French (, , ; ) was the language spoken in most of the northern half of France approximately between the late 8th

Old Frankish Frankish ( reconstructed endonym: *), also known as Old Franconian or Old Frankish, was the West Germanic language spoken by the Franks from the 5th to 10th centuries. Franks under king Chlodio settled in Roman Gaul in the 5th century. O ...

and is a

compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic language">Proto-Germanic Proto-Germanic (abbreviated PGmc; also called Common Germanic) is the linguistic reconstruction, reconstructed proto-language of the Germanic languages, Germanic branch of the Indo-European languages. Proto-Germanic eventually developed from ...

''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'strong in rule'. Nicknames include "Richie", "Dick (nickname), Dick", "Dickon", "Dickie (name), Dickie", "Rich (given name), Rich", "Rick (given name), Rick", "Rico (name), Rico", "Ricky (given name), Ricky", and more. Richard is a common English (the name was introduced into England by the

Normans The Normans (Norman language, Norman: ''Normaunds''; ; ) were a population arising in the medieval Duchy of Normandy from the intermingling between Norsemen, Norse Viking settlers and locals of West Francia. The Norse settlements in West Franc ...

), German and French male name. It's also used in many more languages, particularly Germanic, such as Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Icelandic, and Dutch, as well as other languages including Irish, Scottish, Welsh and Finnish. Richard is cognate with variants of the name in other European languages, such as the Swedish "Rickard", the Portuguese and Spanish "Ricardo" and the Italian "Riccardo" (see comprehensive variant list below).

People named Richard

Multiple people with the same name

* Richard Andersen (disambiguation) *

Richard Anderson (disambiguation) Richard Anderson (1926–2017) was an American actor. Richard, Rich, Richie, or Dick Anderson may also refer to: Arts and entertainment *Big Dad Ritch (James Richard Earl Anderson), lead vocalist for American red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coa ...

* Richard Black (disambiguation) *

Richard Burton (disambiguation) Richard Burton (1925–1984) was a Welsh actor. Richard Francis Burton (1821–1890), was an English explorer, author, translator and orientalist. Richard or Dick Burton may also refer to: Sports * Richard Burton (footballer) (1889–1939), Engl ...

Richard Cartwright (disambiguation) Richard Cartwright may refer to: * Richard Cartwright (Loyalist) (1759–1815), businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada *Sir Richard John Cartwright Sir Richard John Cartwright (December 4, 1835 – September 24, 1912) was ...

* Richard Chase (disambiguation) *

Richard Cole (disambiguation) Richard Cole (1946–2021) was a British tour manager and author. Richard Cole (or Coles) or Dick Cole may also refer to: Richard Cole * Richard Cole (died 1614) (1568–1614), member of the Devonshire gentry * Richard Cole (politician) (1671� ...

Richard Connell (disambiguation) Richard Connell (1893–1949) was an American writer. Richard Connell may also refer to: * Richard E. Connell (1857–1912), American politician * Richard Connell (Irish politician) (1650–1714) *Mrs Richard Connell, sponsor of USS ''LST-888'' ...

Richard Dale (disambiguation) Richard Dale (1756–1826) was an American naval officer. Dick, Dickie or Richard Dale may also refer to: * Richard Dale (economist) (born 1943), economist, lawyer and historian * Dick Dale (1937–2019), American surf guitarist * Dick Dale (si ...

Richard Gibson (disambiguation) Richard Gibson (born 1954) is a British actor. Richard Gibson may also refer to: Sports * Dick Gibson (footballer) (1866–1943), Australian rules footballer * Richard Gibson (English footballer) (1889–?), English footballer * Dick Gibson (A ...

Richard Gough (disambiguation) Richard Gough (born 1962) is a Scottish former football defender. Richard Gough may also refer to: * Richard Gough (Welsh footballer) (1859–1934), Wales international footballer * Richard Gough (antiquarian) (1735–1809), English antiquarian ...

Richard Green (disambiguation) Richard Green may refer to: Entertainment * Richard Green (actor) (born 1953), American actor * Richard Green or Grass Green (1939–2002), African American cartoonist * Richard Lancelyn Green (1953–2004), English Sherlock Holmes expert * R ...

Richard Greene (disambiguation) Richard Greene (1918–1985) was a British film and television actor. Richard Greene may also refer to: * H. Richard Greene, American actor * Richard Greene (The Younger) (1560–1617), Knight and Lord of Bowridge Hill * Richard Greene (coloni ...

Richard Griffith (disambiguation) Richard Griffith may refer to: * Sir Richard Griffith, 1st Baronet (1784–1878), Irish geologist and surveyor * Richard Griffith (general) (1814–1862), United States general * Richard Griffith (chess player) (1872–1955), English chess playe ...

Richard Griffiths (disambiguation) Richard Griffiths (1947–2013) was an English actor. Richard Griffiths may also refer to: * Richard Griffiths (industrialist) (1756–1826), Welsh industrial pioneer * Richard Griffiths (unionist) (1827–1891), Welsh-born American labor uni ...

Richard Harris (disambiguation) Richard Harris (1930–2002) was an Irish actor, singer, theatrical producer, film director and writer. Richard Harris may also refer to: Politicians * Richard Harris (anaesthetist), cave diver involved in the Tham Luang cave rescue and Lieut ...

Richard Leonard (disambiguation) Richard Leonard (born 1962) is the former Leader of the Scottish Labour Party. Richard Leonard may also refer to: * Richard M. Leonard (1908–1993), American rock climber and environmentalist * Dick Leonard (1930–2021), British writer, journali ...

Richard Marks (disambiguation) Richard Marks may refer to: * Richard Marks (1943–2018), American film editor * Richard Marks (art historian), British art historian * Richard Marks (judge), British Crown Court judge * Richard Marks (lawyer), American entertainment lawyer * ...

Richard Rodgers (disambiguation) Richard Rodgers (1902–1979) was an American composer. Richard Rodgers may also refer to: *Richard Rodgers (tight end) (born 1992), American football tight end *Richard Rodgers Sr. (born 1961), American football coach and player *Richard Rodgers, ...

* Richard Rogers (disambiguation) *

Richard Seymour (disambiguation) Richard Seymour (born 1979) is a former American football defensive tackle. Richard Seymour may also refer to: * Richard Seymour (cricketer) (born 1946), South African cricketer * Richard Seymour (photographer), British photographer * Richard Seym ...

Richard Walsh (disambiguation) Richard or Dick Walsh may refer to: * Richard Walsh (actor) (born 1952), British television actor * Richard Walsh (Australian publisher) (born 1941), Australian publisher and one of the original co-editors of 1960s satirical magazine ''Oz'' * Richar ...

Richard Welch (disambiguation) Richard Welch (1929–1975) was an American intelligence officer. Richard Welch may also refer to: * Richard Welch (cricketer), English cricketer * Richard J. Welch (1869–1940), American politician * Richard Welch (Australian politician), Austr ...

Richard Wilkins (disambiguation) Richard Wilkins or Rick Wilkins may refer to: *Richard Wilkins (TV presenter) (born 1954), Australian TV presenter *Richard Wilkins (law) (1952–2012), assistant solicitor general in the US during the 1980s and advocate of international recognition ...

Richard Wilson (disambiguation) Richard Wilson may refer to: Academia * Richard Wilson (scholar) (born 1950), British Shakespeare scholar * Richard Wilson (physicist) (1926–2018), British born American physicist * Richard Guy Wilson (born 1940), architectural historian an ...

* Richard Worley (disambiguation)

Rulers and heads of state

Richard, Duke of Burgundy Richard the Justiciar (858–921), also known as Richard of Autun, was count of Autun from 880 and the first margrave and duke of Burgundy. He attained suzerainty over all the counties of Burgundy save Mâcon and by 890 he was referred to as ''d ...

(858–921) *

Richard I of Normandy Richard I (28 August 932 – 20 November 996), also known as Richard the Fearless (French: ''Richard Sans-Peur''; Old Norse: ''Jarl Rikard''), was the count of Rouen from 942 to 996.Detlev Schwennicke, ''Europäische Stammtafeln, Europäische S ...

(933–996), Duke of Normandy *

Richard II, Duke of Normandy Richard II (died 28 August 1026), called the Good (French: ''Le Bon''), was the duke of Normandy from 996 until 1026. Life Richard was the eldest surviving son and heir of Richard the Fearless and Gunnor. He succeeded his father as the ruler o ...

(died 1026), son of Richard I of Normandy *

Richard I of Capua Richard Drengot (''c.'' 1025 – died 1078) was the count of Aversa (1049–1078), prince of Capua (1058–1078, as Richard I) and duke of Gaeta (1064–1078). Early career in Italy Richard, who came from near Dieppe in the Pays de Caux in easte ...

(died 1078), King of Capua and Count of Aversa *

Richard I of England Richard I (8 September 1157 – 6 April 1199), known as Richard the Lionheart or Richard Cœur de Lion () because of his reputation as a great military leader and warrior, was King of England from 1189 until his death in 1199. He also ru ...

or Richard the Lionheart (1157–1199) *

Richard of Cornwall Richard (5 January 1209 – 2 April 1272) was an English prince who was King of the Romans from 1257 until his death in 1272. He was the second son of John, King of England, and Isabella, Countess of Angoulême. Richard was nominal Count of ...

(1209–1272), 1st Earl of Cornwall, elected King of Germany *

Richard II of England Richard II (6 January 1367 – ), also known as Richard of Bordeaux, was King of England from 1377 until he was deposed in 1399. He was the son of Edward the Black Prince, Edward, Prince of Wales (later known as the Black Prince), and Jo ...

(1367–1400) *

Richard III of England Richard III (2 October 1452 – 22 August 1485) was King of England from 26 June 1483 until his death in 1485. He was the last king of the Plantagenet dynasty and its cadet branch the House of York. His defeat and death at the Battle of Bosw ...

(1452–1485) *

Richard Cromwell Richard Cromwell (4 October 162612 July 1712) was an English statesman who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland and Ireland from 1658 to 1659. He was the son of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Following his father ...

(1626–1712), son and successor of Oliver Cromwell, Protector of England

Aristocrats and non-ruling royals

Richard, Count of Évreux Richard, Count of Évreux (c.1015–1067) was a powerful Norman nobleman during the reign of William Duke of Normandy. Life Richard was the eldest son of Robert II Archbishop of Rouen and Count of Évreux and Herleva. Richard donated a mill at ...

(died 1067), a Norman aristocrat * Richard, Count of Molise (died c. 1170), a Norman nobleman *

Richard, Count of Acerra Richard, count of Acerra (died 30 November 1196) was an Italo-Norman nobleman, grandson of Robert of Medania, a Frenchman of County of Anjou, Anjou. Brother of Sibylla of Acerra, Sibylla, queen of Tancred of Sicily, Richard was the chief peninsular ...

(died 1196), an Italo-Norman nobleman * Richard fitz Gilbert (before 1035 – c. 1090), Norman lord involved in the conquest of England *

Richard de Clare, 6th Earl of Gloucester Richard de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford, 6th Earl of Gloucester, 2nd Lord of Glamorgan, 8th Lord of Clare (4 August 1222 – 14 July 1262) was the son of Gilbert de Clare, 4th Earl of Hertford, and Isabel Marshal.History of Tewkesbury by James B ...

(1222–1262) *

Richard of Conisburgh, 3rd Earl of Cambridge Richard of Conisbrough, 3rd Earl of Cambridge (20 July 1385 – 5 August 1415) was the second son of Edmund of Langley, 1st Duke of York, and Isabella of Castile, Duchess of York. He was beheaded for his part in the Southampton Plot, a conspi ...

* Richard Óg de Burgh, 2nd Earl of Ulster (1259–1326) *

Richard Orsini Richard Orsini () was the count palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos from before 1260 to his death in 1303/4, and also Count of Gravina in 1284–91. He also served on behalf of the Angevin Kingdom of Naples as captain-general of Corfu in 1286 ...

(died 1304), Count Palatine of Cephalonia and Zakynthos, Count of Gravina, Bailli of Achaea *

Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury Richard Neville, 5th Earl of Salisbury KG PC (1400 – 31 December 1460) was an English nobleman and magnate based in northern England who became a key supporter of the House of York during the early years of the Wars of the Roses. He ...

(1400–1460), Yorkist leader in the Wars of the Roses *

Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York Richard of York, 3rd Duke of York (21 September 1411 – 30 December 1460), also named Richard Plantagenet, was a leading English magnate and claimant to the throne during the Wars of the Roses. He was a member of the ruling House of Plantag ...

(1411–1460), a principal participant in the Wars of the Roses *

Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick, 6th Earl of Salisbury (22 November 1428 – 14 April 1471), known as Warwick the Kingmaker, was an English nobleman, administrator, landowner of the House of Neville fortune and military c ...

(1428–1471), wealthy English magnate and major protagonist in the Wars of the Roses *

Richard of Shrewsbury, 1st Duke of York Richard of Shrewsbury, Duke of York (17 August 1473) was the second son of King Edward IV of England and Elizabeth Woodville. Richard and his older brother, who briefly reigned as King Edward V of England, mysteriously disappeared shortly ...

(1473 – c. 1483), who would have been King Richard IV of England if he had lived *

Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington Richard Boyle, 3rd Earl of Burlington and 4th Earl of Cork (25 April 1694 – 4 December 1753) was a British architect and noble often called the "Apollo of the Arts" and the "Architect Earl". The son of the 2nd Earl of Burlington and 3rd Ear ...

(1694–1753), instrumental in the revival of Palladian architecture * Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 1st Duke of Buckingham and Chandos *

Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos Richard is a male given name. It originates, via Old French, from Old Frankish and is a compound of the words descending from Proto-Germanic language">Proto-Germanic ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 'strong, brave, hardy', and ...

(1797–1861), noted for squandering his great wealth * Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 3rd Duke of Buckingham and Chandos (1823–1889), British soldier, politician and administrator * Prince Richard von Metternich (1829–1895), Austrian diplomat *

Richard, 4th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Richard, 4th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (, 27 May 1882 – 25 April 1925) was Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg from 1904 to 1918. Life Prince Richard was born on 27 May 1882 at Berleburg, Germany, to Prince Gustav of Sayn-Wittgen ...

(1882–1925), in present-day Germany *

Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg Richard, 6th Prince of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg (Richard Casimir Karl August Robert Konstantin; 29 October 1934 – 13 March 2017) was the head of the House of Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg and husband of Princess Benedikte of Denmark. Early lif ...

(1934–2017), German-Swedish aristocrat and landowner, husband of Princess Benedikte of Denmark *

Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Richard Alexander Walter George; born 26 August 1944) is a member of the British royal family. He is the second son of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, and Princess Alice, Duchess of Gloucester, the youngest ...

(born 1944), British royal

Religious figures

Saint Richard (disambiguation) Saint Richard is Richard of Chichester (aka Richard of Wyche, Richard of Wych, Richard of Droitwich, Richard of Burford). Saint Richard may also refer to: * Richard the Pilgrim, supposed father of Saints Willibald, Winibald, and Walpurga * Ri ...

, several saints * Richard (Dean of Armagh), early 13th century Dean of Armagh, Ireland * Richard (first abbot of Fountains) (died 1139), an English Benedictine and Cistercian * Richard (II), bishop of Bayeux (early 12th century), France * Richard (III), bishop of Bayeux (12th century), France * Richard (bishop of the Isles), late 13th century Bishop of the Isles, Scotland * Richard Abbey (1805–1891), American Methodist minister *

Richard Baxter Richard Baxter (12 November 1615 – 8 December 1691) was an English Nonconformist (Protestantism), Nonconformist church leader and theologian from Rowton, Shropshire, who has been described as "the chief of English Protestant Schoolmen". He ma ...

(1615–1691), English Puritan church leader, poet and hymn-writer *

Richard Beeard Richard Beeard, also Berde or Beard, (fl. 1552–1578) was a Tudor clergyman, poet, and hymn writer. Ballads and Psalms ''Master Harry Whoball's Mon to Master Camell Greets'' Beeard's origins are obscure. There is no record of his existence u ...

(1552–1578)), Tudor clergyman, poet, and hymn writer *

Richard of Dover Richard (died 16 February 1184) was a medieval Benedictine monk and Archbishop of Canterbury. Employed by Thomas Becket immediately before Becket's death, Richard arranged for Becket to be buried in Canterbury Cathedral and eventually succeeded ...

(died 1184), Benedictine monk and Archbishop of Canterbury *

Richard Foxe Richard Foxe (sometimes Richard Fox) ( 1448 – 5 October 1528) was an English churchman, the founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He was successively Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester, and became also Lor ...

(c. 1448 – 1528), Bishop of Exeter, Bath and Wells, Durham, and Winchester, Lord Privy Seal, and founder of Corpus Christi College, Oxford * Richard Furman (1755–1825), American Baptist leader, first president of the Triennial Convention, the first nationwide Baptist association *

Richard von Greiffenklau zu Vollrads Richard von Greiffenklau zu Vollrads (also spelled Greiffenclau and Vollraths; 146713 March 1531) was a German clergyman who served as Archbishop and Elector of Trier from 1511 until his death in 1531. Biography Richard von Greiffenklau zu V ...

(1467–1531), Archbishop-Elector of Trier from 1511 to 1531 * Richard of Poitiers (died c. 1174), French monk, author of historical works, treatises and poems *

Richard Poore Richard Poore or Poor (died 15 April 1237) was a medieval English bishop best known for his role in the establishment of Salisbury Cathedral and the City of Salisbury, moved from the nearby fortress of Old Sarum. He served as Bishop of Chic ...

(died 1237), Bishop of Salisbury and Durham, who helped found Salisbury Cathedral in its present location * Richard Swinefield (died 1317), Bishop of Hereford

In politics and government

Richard Acland Sir Richard Thomas Dyke Acland, 15th Baronet (26 November 1906 – 24 November 1990) was one of the founding members of the British Common Wealth Party in 1942, having previously been a Liberal Member of Parliament (MP). He joined the Labour ...

(1906–1990), one of the founders of the British Common Wealth Party and the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament * Richard B. Adkisson (1932–2011), chief justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court * Richard Aluwihare (1895–1976), Sri Lankan diplomat *

Dick Armey Richard Keith Armey (; born July 7, 1940) is an American economist and politician. He was a United States House of Representatives, U.S. Representative from Texas's (1985–2003) and Party Leaders of the United States House of Representatives, ...

(born 1940), American politician, member US House of Representatives from Texas (1985–2003) * Richard Armitage (politician) (1945–2025), American government official, Deputy Secretary of State (2001–2005) * Richard Arrington Jr. (born 1934), first African-American mayor of the city of Birmingham, Alabama * R. B. Bennett (1870–1947), Canadian politician, Prime Minister of Canada (1930–1935) *

Richard Blumenthal Richard Blumenthal ( ; born February 13, 1946) is an American politician, lawyer, and United States Marine Corps, Marine Corps veteran serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States Senate, United States senator from ...

(born 1946), American politician, US Senator from Connecticut (2010–present) *

Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington Richard Boyle, 1st Earl of Burlington, 2nd Earl of Cork (20 October 1612 – 15 January 1698) was an Anglo-Irish nobleman who served as Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and was a Cavalier. Early life He was born at ''The College'' in Youghal in ...

(1612–1698), Lord High Treasurer of Ireland and a cavalier * Richard Leslie Brohier (1892–1980), Sri Lankan Burgher land surveyor and author *

Richard Burr Richard Mauze Burr (born November 30, 1955) is an American businessman and politician who served as a United States senator from North Carolina from 2005 to 2023. A member of the Republican Party, Burr was previously a member of the United Stat ...

(born 1955), American politician, US Senator from North Carolina (2005–present) *

Dick Cheney Richard Bruce Cheney ( ; born January 30, 1941) is an American former politician and businessman who served as the 46th vice president of the United States from 2001 to 2009 under President George W. Bush. He has been called vice presidency o ...

(born 1941), American politician, Congressman from Wyoming (1979–1989), Secretary of Defense (1989–1993) and Vice President (2001–2009) * Dick Clark (senator) (1928–2023), American politician, US Senator from Iowa (1973–1979) * Richard Cotton (1923–2010), Western Australian politician, mayor of Fremantle from (1976–1978) *

Richard Court Richard Fairfax Court (born 27 September 1947) is a former Australian politician and diplomat. He served as Premier of Western Australia from 1993 to 2001 and as Australian Ambassador to Japan from 2017 to 2020. A member of the Liberal Party ...

(born 1947), Australian politician, Premier of Western Australia (1993–2001) *

Richard J. Daley Richard Joseph Daley (May 15, 1902 – December 20, 1976) was an American politician who served as the mayor of Chicago from 1955, and the chairman of the Cook County Democratic Party from 1953, until his death. He has been called "the last of ...

(1902–1976), American politician, Mayor of Chicago (1955–1976) *

Richard M. Daley Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 54th mayor of Chicago, Illinois, from 1989 to 2011. Daley was elected mayor in 1989 and was reelected five times until declining to run for a seventh ter ...

(born 1942), American politician, Illinois state senator (1972–1980) and Mayor of Chicago (1989–2011) * Richard Dallam (1865–1939), American politician, Secretary State of Maryland (1896–1899) *

Richard Darman Richard Gordon Darman (May 10, 1943January 25, 2008) was an American businessman and government official who served in senior positions during the presidencies of Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. Early life Darman was born in Charlotte, North ...

(1943–2008), American politician, White House Staff Secretary (1981–1985), Deputy Secretary of the Treasury (1985–1987) and OMB Director (1989–1993) *

Dick Durbin Richard Joseph Durbin (born November 21, 1944) is an American lawyer and politician serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States senator from the state of Illinois, a seat he has held since 1997. A member of the Dem ...

(born 1944), American politician, US senator from Illinois (1997–present), Democratic Senate Whip (2005–present) *

Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple Richard Grenville-Temple, 2nd Earl Temple, KG, PC (26 September 1711 – 12 September 1779) was a British politician and peer who served as Lord Privy Seal from 1757 to 1761. He is best known for his association with his brother-in-law Willia ...

(1711–1779), British politician and associate and brother-in-law of William Pitt * Richard J. Gordon (born 1945), Filipino politician and broadcaster *

Richard Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane Richard Burdon Haldane, 1st Viscount Haldane, (; 30 July 1856 – 19 August 1928) was a Scottish-born English lawyer, philosopher, an influential British Liberal and later Labour politician and statesman. He was Secretary of State for War ...

, British nobleman and politician *

Richard Hatfield Richard Bennett Hatfield (April 9, 1931 – April 26, 1991) was a New Brunswick politician and the longest serving premier of New Brunswick from 1970 to 1987.Richard Starr, ''Richard Hatfield, The Seventeen Year Saga,'' 1987, Early life ...

(1931–1991), Canadian politician, Premier of New Brunswick (1970–1987) *

Richard Helms Richard McGarrah Helms (March 30, 1913 – October 23, 2002) was an American government official and diplomat who served as Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) from 1966 to 1973. Helms began intelligence work with the Office of Strategic Ser ...

(1913–2002), American government official, Director of Central Intelligence (1966–1973), US Ambassador to Iran (1973–1977) *

Junius Richard Jayewardene Junius Richard Jayewardene (; ; 17 September 1906 – 1 November 1996), commonly referred to by his initials JR, was a Sri Lankan lawyer, public official and statesman who served as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka from 1977 to 1978 and as the secon ...

(1906–1996), President of Sri Lanka from 1978 to 1989 * Richard Johnson (judge) (1937–2019), Irish jurist, President of the Irish High Court (2006–2009) *

Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh Richard Jones, 1st Earl of Ranelagh (8 February 1641 – 5 January 1712), known as The Viscount Ranelagh between 1669 and 1677, was an Irish peer, politician both in the Parliaments of England and Ireland. Background He was born in Ireland th ...

(1641–1712), Irish peer, and politician both in the Parliaments of England and Ireland * Richard Charles Kannangara (1920–1946), Sri Lankan Sinhala representative in the

State Council of Ceylon The State Council of Ceylon was the unicameral legislature for Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), established in 1931 by the Donoughmore Constitution. The State Council gave universal adult franchise to the people of the colony for the first time. It ...

for

Morawaka Morawaka () is a small town in the Matara District, Southern Province of Sri Lanka, a centre of Ceylon tea plantations and rice paddies. Additionally, Morawaka is said to have gem resources. Located at an elevation of , at the intersection of ...

* Richard W. Kunkel (born 1934), American politician, member of the North Dakota House of Representatives (1991–1998) *

Richard Lovell Edgeworth Richard Lovell Edgeworth (31 May 1744 – 13 June 1817) was an Anglo-Irish politician, writer and inventor. He had 22 children. Biography Edgeworth was born in Pierrepont Street, Bath, England, son of Richard Edgeworth senior, and great ...

(1744–1817), Anglo-Irish politician, writer and inventor *

Richard Lugar Richard Green Lugar ( ; April 4, 1932 – April 28, 2019) was an American politician who served as a United States Senate, United States Senator from Indiana from 1977 to 2013. He was a member of the Republican Party (United States), Republ ...

(1932–2019), American politician, US Senator from Indiana (1977–2011) * Richard Albert McKinley (1886–1951), Director of the Indiana Department of Financial Institutions *

Richard Mentor Johnson Richard Mentor Johnson (October 17, 1780 – November 19, 1850) was an American lawyer, military officer and politician who served as the ninth vice president of the United States from 1837 to 1841 under President Martin Van Buren. He is ...

(1780–1850), American politician, US Congressman from Kentucky (1807–19 and 1829–33), US Senator from Kentucky (1819–1829) and Vice President (1837–41) * Richard Morefield (1929–2010), American diplomat *

Dick Murphy Richard M. Murphy (born December 16, 1942) is an American politician who served as the 33rd mayor of San Diego from 2000 to 2005. He is a member of the Republican Party. Early life and education Murphy was born in 1942 in Oak Park, Illinois. ...

(born 1942), American politician who served as the 33rd mayor of San Diego, California *

Richard L. Murphy Richard Louis Murphy (November 6, 1875July 16, 1936) was a Democratic U.S. Senator from Iowa. Elected with President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932, as only the second Democratic Senator from Iowa elected since 1852, Murphy's service was cut sh ...

(1875–1936), Democratic US Senator from Iowa * Richard W. Murphy (born 1929), American diplomat and career member of the foreign service *

Richard Nixon Richard Milhous Nixon (January 9, 1913April 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the United States, serving from 1969 until Resignation of Richard Nixon, his resignation in 1974. A member of the Republican Party (United States), Republican ...

(1913–1994), American politician, President of the United States (1969–1974) and Vice President (1953–1961) * Richard Pathirana (1938–2008), Sri Lankan Sinhala politician and educationist * Richard Pelpola (1898–1971), Sri Lankan Sinhala politician,

Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka The Speaker of the Parliament of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is the presiding officer of the chamber. The Speaker fulfills a number of important functions in relation to the operation of the House, which is based upon the ...

Richard Perle Richard Norman Perle (born September 16, 1941) is an American political advisor who served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs under President Ronald Reagan. He began his political career as a senior staff member to ...

(born 1941), American government official and foreign policy specialist, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Global Strategic Affairs 1981–1987 * Richard F. Pettigrew (1848–1926), American lawyer, surveyor, and land developer *

Richard Abusua-Yedom Quarshie Richard Kweku Abusua-Yedom Quarshie was a businessman, a Ghanaian diplomat and politician. He was the minister of state in the Second Republic of Ghana, second republic. Early life and education Richard was born on 6 March 1918, in Ewusiadjo n ...

, Ghanaian businessman and diplomat *

Richard Radl Richard Radl (August 27, 1911 – February 24, 1977) was an American politician who served in the Iowa House of Representatives The Iowa House of Representatives is the lower house of the Iowa General Assembly, the upper house being the Iowa ...

(1911-1977), American politician, member of the Iowa House of Representatives (1965-197) *

Richard Raši Richard Raši (born 2 April 1971 in Košice) is a Slovak physician and politician who served as Slovakia's Deputy Prime Minister for Investments and Information. A member of the Voice – Social Democracy () political party, Raši previously serve ...

(born 1971), Slovak politician *

Richard Rush Richard Rush (August 29, 1780 – July 30, 1859) was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat who served as the 8th United States Attorney General from 1814 to 1817 and the 8th United States Secretary of the Treasury from 1825 to 1829. He serv ...

(1780–1859), American politician, US Attorney General (1814–1817) and Secretary of the Treasury (1825–1829) * Richard "Rick" Santorum, American politician, attorney and political commentator *

Rick Scott Richard Lynn Scott ( Myers; born December 1, 1952) is an American attorney, businessman, politician, and United States Navy, Navy veteran serving as the Seniority in the United States Senate, senior United States senator from the state of F ...

(born 1952), American politician, US Senator from Florida (2019–present), Governor of Florida (2011–2019) *

Richard Seddon Richard John Seddon (22 June 1845 – 10 June 1906) was a New Zealand politician who served as the 15th premier (prime minister) of New Zealand from 1893 until his death. In office for thirteen years, he is to date New Zealand's longest-ser ...

(1845–1906), New Zealand politician, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1893–1906) * Richard Gotabhaya Senanayake (1911–1970), Sri Lankan Sinhala Cabinet Minister *

Richard Shelby Richard Craig Shelby (born May 6, 1934) is an American lawyer and politician who served as a United States senator from Alabama from 1987 to 2023. First elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 as a Democrat, Shelby switched to the Republican Party i ...

(born 1934), American politician, US Senator from Alabama (1987–present) * Richard Stockton (U.S. senator) (1764–1828), American politician, US Senator from New Jersey (1796–1799), Member of the US House of Representatives (1813–1815) *

Richard Sulík Richard Sulík (; born 12 January 1968) is a Slovak politician, economist and businessman. He is the leader of the political party Freedom and Solidarity and served as Deputy Prime Minister for Economy and Minister of Economy in Government of ...

(born 1968), Slovak politician * Richard Takáč (born 1982), Slovak politician *

Dick Thornburgh Richard Lewis Thornburgh (July 16, 1932 – December 31, 2020) was an American lawyer, author, and politician who served as the 76th United States attorney general from 1988 to 1991 under presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush. A ...

(1932–2020), American politician, Governor of Pennsylvania (1979–1987) and US Attorney General (1988–1991) * Richard Tötterman (1926–2020), Finnish diplomat * Richard Udugama (1911–1995), major general, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army from 1964 to 1966, politician *

Richard von Weizsäcker Richard Karl Freiherr von Weizsäcker (; 15 April 1920 – 31 January 2015) was a German politician ( CDU), who served as President of Germany from 1984 to 1994. Born into the aristocratic Weizsäcker family, who were part of the German nobili ...

(1920–2015), German politician, Governing Mayor of West Berlin (1981–1984) and President of the Federal Republic of Germany (1984–1994) *

Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley Richard Colley Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley, (20 June 1760 – 26 September 1842) was an Anglo-Irish politician and colonial administrator. He was styled as Viscount Wellesley until 1781, when he succeeded his father as 2nd Earl of ...

(1760–1842), Anglo-Irish Governor-General of India, Foreign Secretary in the British Cabinet and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland * Richard C. Wilbur (1936–2020), judge of the United States Tax Court *

Richard Wild (judge) Sir Herbert Richard Churton Wild (20 September 1912 – 22 May 1978) was the ninth Chief Justice of New Zealand. Family Wild was born in Blenheim in 1912. His father, Leonard Wild, was at that time science teacher at Marlborough High Schoo ...

(1912–1978), New Zealand jurist, Chief Justice of New Zealand (1966–1978)

In business

* Richard L. Bloch (1929–2018), American investor, real estate developer, banker, and philanthropist *

Richard Branson Sir Richard Charles Nicholas Branson (born 18 July 1950) is an English business magnate who co-founded the Virgin Group in 1970, and controlled 5 companies remaining of once more than 400. Branson expressed his desire to become an entrepreneu ...

(born 1950), British businessman and founder of the Virgin Group of companies * Richard Deeb (1924–1990), American real estate developer * Richard DeVos (1926–2018), American businessman and co-founder of Amway *

Richard Jacobs (businessman) Richard E. "Dick" Jacobs (June 16, 1925 – June 5, 2009) was an American businessman and real estate developer who co-founded the Jacobs Entertainment, Inc., Richard E. Jacobs Group, and owner of the Cleveland Indians from 1986 to 1999. Biogr ...

(1925–2009), American real estate businessman and owner of the Cleveland Indians baseball team *

Richard W. Kent Richard W. Kent was an American businessman and baseball team proprietor based in St. Louis, Missouri. He owned the Calumet Cab Company and was reportedly involved in numbers running. Together with Samuel Shepard and another business partner, ...

, American businessman and baseball team proprietor * Richard Morefield (1929–2010), American diplomat *

Richard Oetker Richard Oetker (born 4 January 1951) is a German billionaire heir and businessman, who in 2010 became CEO of multinational food processing company Dr. Oetker. In 1976 he was kidnapped by Dieter Zlof, a Slovene-born mechanic, and only released a ...

(born 1951), German businessman, CEO of Dr. Oetker since 2010 * Richard Rawlings (born 1969), star of American television show ''Fast N' Loud'', owner of Gas Monkey garage, Gas Monkey Bar N' Grill and Gas Monkey Live *

Richard Warren Sears Richard Warren Sears (December 7, 1863 – September 28, 1914) was an American businessman who co-founded the department store Sears, Roebuck and Company with his partner Alvah Curtis Roebuck. Early life Sears was born in Stewartville, Minnes ...

(1863–1914), co-founder of Sears, Roebuck and Company, and considered a promotional genius * Richard Velazquez (born 1973), PepsiCo executive and first automotive designer at Porsche AG (Germany) of Puerto Rican descent * Richard Wilding, British businessman and academic

In music

Composers

* Rich Batsford (born 1969), English pianist, composer and singer-songwriter *

Richard Rodney Bennett Sir Richard Rodney Bennett (29 March 193624 December 2012) was an English composer and pianist. He was noted for his musical versatility, drawing from such sources as jazz, romanticism, and avant-garde; and for his use of twelve-tone technique ...

(1936–2012), English composer *

Richard Dybeck Richard Dybeck (1 September 1811 – 28 July 1877) was a Swedish jurist, antiquarian, and lyricist. He is mainly remembered as the author of the lyrics to what is now the de facto Swedish national anthem, ''Du gamla, Du fria''. Biography Dybeck w ...

(1811–1877), Swedish lyricist who wrote the national anthem of Sweden * Richard Heuberger (1850–1924), Austrian composer of operas and operettas, music critic, and teacher * Richard D. James (musician) (born 1971), British composer and electronic musician, records music as Aphex Twin, among other monikers *

Richard Mohaupt Richard Mohaupt (14 September 1904 – 3 July 1957) was a German composer and Kapellmeister. Life and career Richard Mohaupt was born in Breslau, where he studied music at Breslau University with Julius Prüwer and Rudolf Bilke. After his ...

(1904–1957), German-American composer and conductor * Dick Oatts, American jazz saxophonist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator *

Richard Rodgers Richard Charles Rodgers (June 28, 1902 – December 30, 1979) was an American Musical composition, composer who worked primarily in musical theater. With 43 Broadway theatre, Broadway musicals and over 900 songs to his credit, Rodgers wa ...

(1902–1979), American composer *

Richard Strauss Richard Georg Strauss (; ; 11 June 1864 – 8 September 1949) was a German composer and conductor best known for his Tone poems (Strauss), tone poems and List of operas by Richard Strauss, operas. Considered a leading composer of the late Roman ...

(1864–1949), German composer and conductor *

Richard Wagner Wilhelm Richard Wagner ( ; ; 22 May 181313 February 1883) was a German composer, theatre director, essayist, and conductor who is chiefly known for his operas (or, as some of his mature works were later known, "music dramas"). Unlike most o ...

(1813–1883), German composer, writer, conductor and theatre director

Singers and musicians

Richard "Big Daddy Ritch" Anderson Texas Hippie Coalition (often abbreviated to THC) is an American heavy metal music, heavy metal band from Denison, Texas. History The band was formed in Denison, Texas by Big Dad Ritch, along with his friend John Exall and other friends. Seve ...

, lead vocalist for American red dirt metal band Texas Hippie Coalition *

Richard Ashcroft Richard Paul Ashcroft (born 11 September 1971) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter. He formed the alternative rock band the Verve in 1990 and served as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist throughout the band's lifetime. Ashcroft was ...

(born 1971), former singer with The Verve *

Rick Astley Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, radio DJ and podcaster. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album ''Whenever You Need Somebody'', which sol ...

(born 1966), English singer best known for his 1987 song "

Never Gonna Give You Up "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a pop song by English singer Rick Astley, released on 27 July 1987. The song is widely regarded as Astley's most popular, as well as his List of signature songs, signature song, and it is often played at the end o ...

", which became an internet meme known as

Rickrolling The Rickroll is an Internet meme involving the unexpected appearance of the music video to the 1987 hit song "Never Gonna Give You Up", performed by English singer Rick Astley. The aforementioned video has over 1.6 billion views on YouTube. Th ...

Ritchie Blackmore Richard Hugh Blackmore (born 14 April 1945) is an English lead guitarist. He was a founding member and the guitarist of Deep Purple, one of the pioneering bands of hard rock. After leaving Deep Purple in 1975, Blackmore formed the band Rainbow ...

(born 1945), lead guitarist of Deep Purple, Rainbow, Blackmore's Night * Richard Butler (singer) (born 1956), lead singer of the Psychedelic Furs *

Richard Carpenter (musician) Richard Lynn Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) is an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, who formed half of the sibling duo the Carpenters alongside his younger sister Karen. He had numerous roles in the Carpenters, in ...

(born 1946), one half of The Carpenters *

Rick Chertoff Richard E. Chertoff (born March 29, 1950) is an American record producer and songwriter. He is credited on the singles Joan Osborne's " One of Us", Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and " Time After Time" and Sophie B. Hawkins' " Damn ...

, American music producer *

Richard Clayderman Richard Clayderman (; born Philippe Pagès , 28 December 1953 in Paris) is a French pianist who has released numerous albums including the compositions of Paul de Senneville, Olivier Toussaint and Marc Minier, instrumental renditions of popu ...

(born 1953), French pianist *

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 ...

(1943–1999), bassist and singer for The Band *

Rick Davies Richard Davies (born 22 July 1944) is an English musician, singer and songwriter best known as founder, vocalist and keyboardist of the rock band Supertramp. Davies was its only constant member, and composed some of the band's best-known songs ...

(1944) musician, singer, songwriter, formerly of

Supertramp Supertramp were a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Marked by the individual songwriting of founders Roger Hodgson (vocals, keyboards and guitars) and Rick Davies (vocals and keyboards), the group were distinguished for blending p ...

* Richard Sulogowski (born 1955), American heavy metal bassist known as

Rik Fox Richard Suligowski (born December 28, 1955), better known as Rik Fox, is an American heavy metal music, heavy metal bassist. He was active mainly during the 1970s and 1980s, in the New York City and Hollywood area rock music, rock and metal s ...

Richie Havens Richard Pierce Havens (January 21, 1941 – April 22, 2013) was an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. His music encompassed elements of folk music, folk, soul music, soul (both of which he frequently cover song, covered), and rhythm and b ...

(1941–2013), American singer-songwriter and guitarist *

Richard Henshall Richard James "Hen" Henshall (born 9 August 1984) is an English progressive metal multi-instrumentalist. He is best known as the guitarist and keyboardist for the bands To-Mera, Haken, Nova Collective, and Opinaut. He has released one album ( ...

(born 1984), main composer, guitarist and keyboardist of Haken *

Richard Kruspe Richard Kruspe (born Sven Kruspe; 24 June 1967) is a German musician. He is best known as one of the founders and the lead guitarist of the band Rammstein, as well as the frontman of the industrial metal band Emigrate. Kruspe has released eigh ...

(born 1967), lead guitarist of Rammstein *

Richard Manuel Richard George Manuel (April 3, 1943 – March 4, 1986) was a Canadian musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as a pianist and one of three lead singers in the Band, for which he was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of F ...

(1943–1986), pianist and vocalist of The Band *

Richard Marx Richard Noel Marx (born September 16, 1963) is an American singer-songwriter. He has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Marx's first number one success as a songwriter came in 1984 with " What About Me?", which was recorded by Kenny Rogers ...

(born 1963), American singer-songwriter *

Richard Lewis (tenor) Richard Lewis Commander of the Order of the British Empire, CBE (10 May 191413 November 1990) was an English tenor of Welsh parentage. Life Born Thomas Thomas in Manchester to Welsh parents, Lewis began his career as a boy soprano and studied a ...

(1914–1990), British tenor * Richard McCracken (born 1948), bassist with Irish rock group 'Taste' * Richard Theodore Otcasek (1944–2019), known as

Ric Ocasek Richard Theodore Otcasek (March 23, 1944 – September 15, 2019), known as Ric Ocasek ( ), was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He was the primary vocalist, rhythm guitarist, songwriter, and frontman for the America ...

, frontman for the Cars * Richard Patrick (born 1968), lead singer and guitarist of Filter * Richard Wayne Penniman (1932–2020), birth name of

Little Richard Richard Wayne Penniman (December 5, 1932 – May 9, 2020), known professionally as Little Richard, was an American singer, pianist, and songwriter. He was an influential figure in popular music and culture for seven decades. Described as the "Ar ...

, American rock and roll singer * Rich Perry, American jazz tenor saxophonist * Richard Starkey (born 1940), birth name of

Ringo Starr Sir Richard Starkey (born 7 July 1940), known professionally as Ringo Starr, is an English musician, songwriter and actor who achieved international fame as the drummer for the Beatles. Starr occasionally sang lead vocals with the group, us ...

, drummer of The Beatles *

Richard Tauber Richard Tauber (16 May 1891, Linz – 8 January 1948, London) was an Austrian lyric tenor and film actor. He performed the tenor role in numerous operas, including ''Don Giovanni'' by Mozart and Lorenzo Da Ponte. Early life Richard Tauber was b ...

(1891–1948), Austrian tenor *

Richard Thompson (musician) Richard Thompson (born 3 April 1949) is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist. Thompson first gained prominence in the late 1960s as the lead guitarist and songwriter for the folk rock group Fairport Convention, which he had co-founde ...

(born 1949), singer, songwriter and guitarist *

Richard Thurston Richard Thurston (born January 6, 1973) is an American musician. He notably performed in such hardcore and metalcore bands as Timescape Zero, Culture, Blood Has Been Shed, Until the End, Diecast, Terror, Walls of Jericho, On Bodies and A ...

(born 1973), American musician *

Ritchie Valens Richard Steven Valenzuela (May 13, 1941 – February 3, 1959), better known by his stage name Ritchie Valens, was an American guitarist, singer and songwriter. A rock and roll pioneer and a forefather of the Chicano rock movement, Valens died i ...

(1941–1959), singer, songwriter and guitarist *

Richard Wright (musician) Richard William Wright (28 July 1943 – 15 September 2008) was an English keyboardist and songwriter who co-founded the progressive rock band Pink Floyd. He appeared on almost every Pink Floyd album and performed on all of their tours. He ...

(1943–2008), keyboard player for Pink Floyd * Richard "Richie" Giese, known as Social Repose, American singer-songwriter and YouTube personality *

Wiley (musician) Richard Kylea Cowie Jr. (born 19 January 1979), better known by his stage name Wiley (formerly Wiley Kat), is a British grime MC, songwriter, DJ and record producer from Bow, London. Wiley is often labelled the " Godfather of Grime". In th ...

, full name Richard "Wiley" Cowie (born 1979), pioneer of grime music

Actors

* Richard Berry (born 1950), French actor *

Richard Bohringer Richard Bohringer () is a French actor, singer, writer, and film director. He is the father of actresses Romane Bohringer and . Early life Bohringer was born in Moulins, Allier, France, to a French mother, Huguette Foucault and a German fathe ...

(born 1942), French actor *

Richard Darbois Richard Guimond (; born 7 December 1951), professionally known as Richard Darbois (), is a Canadian actor who specializes in French dubbing. Darbois is a regular French voice for many actors, including Harrison Ford, Danny Glover, Richard Gere, ...

(born 1951), French-Canadian voice actor *

Richard Dean Anderson Richard Dean Anderson (born January 23, 1950) is an American actor. He began his television career in 1976, playing Jeff Webber in the American soap opera series ''General Hospital'', and then rose to prominence as the lead actor in the televis ...

(born 1950), American actor *

Richard Armitage (actor) Richard Crispin Armitage (; born 22 August 1971) is an English actor and author. He received recognition in the UK with his first leading role as John Thornton in the British television programme '' North & South'' (2004). His role as dwarf kin ...

(born 1971), English actor *

Richard Attenborough Richard Samuel Attenborough, Baron Attenborough (; 29 August 192324 August 2014) was an English actor, film director, and Film producer, producer. Attenborough was the president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) and the British Acade ...

(1923–2014), English actor, director, producer and entrepreneur *

Richard Ayoade Richard Ayoade ( ; born 23 May 1977) is a British comedian, actor, writer, director and presenter. He played the role of socially awkward IT technician Maurice Moss in Channel 4 sitcom ''The IT Crowd'' (2006–2013), for which he won the 2014 Br ...

(born 1977), English comedian, actor, writer and director *

Richard Belzer Richard Jay Belzer (August 4, 1944 – February 19, 2023) was an American actor, comedian, and author. He was best known for his role as BPD Detective, NYPD Detective/sergeant and investigator John Munch, whom he portrayed for 23 years in the NBC ...

(1944–2023), American actor, author, and stand-up comedian *

Richard Beymer George Richard Beymer Jr. (born February 20, 1938) is an American actor, filmmaker and artist who played the roles of Tony in the 1961 film adaptation of ''West Side Story'', Peter van Daan in '' The Diary of Anne Frank'' (1959), and Ben Horn ...

(born 1938), American actor, filmmaker and artist * Richard Biggs (1960–2004), American television and stage actor *

Richard Boone Richard Allen Boone (June 18, 1917 – January 10, 1981) was an American actor who starred in over 50 films and was notable for his roles in Westerns, including his starring role in the television series ''Have Gun – Will Travel''. Early lif ...

(1917–1981), American actor * Richard Brake (born 1964), Welsh-American actor *

Richard Burbage Richard Burbage (6 January 1567 – 13 March 1619) was an English stage actor, widely considered to have been one of the most famous actors of the Globe Theatre and of his time. In addition to being a stage actor, he was also a theatre owne ...

(1568–1619), English actor and theatre owner *

Richard Burton Richard Burton (; born Richard Walter Jenkins Jr.; 10 November 1925 – 5 August 1984) was a Welsh actor. Noted for his mellifluous baritone voice, Burton established himself as a formidable Shakespearean actor in the 1950s and gave a memor ...

(1925–1984), Welsh actor *

Dick Cavett Richard Alva Cavett (; born November 19, 1936) is an American television personality and former talk show host. He appeared regularly on nationally broadcast television in the United States from the 1960s through the 2000s. In later years, Cave ...

(born 1936), American television talk show host *

Richard Chamberlain George Richard Chamberlain (March 31, 1934 – March 29, 2025) was an American actor and singer who became a teen idol in the title role of the television show '' Dr. Kildare'' (1961–1966). He subsequently earned the title "King of the Mini- ...

(1934–2025), American actor *

Dick Clark Richard Wagstaff Clark (November 30, 1929April 18, 2012) was an American television and radio personality and television producer who hosted ''American Bandstand'' from 1956 to 1989. He also hosted five incarnations of the Pyramid (game show), ...

(1929–2012), American radio and television personality *

Richard Crenna Richard Donald Crenna (November 30, 1926 – January 17, 2003) was an American actor and television director. Crenna starred in such motion pictures as '' Made in Paris'' (1966), '' Marooned'' (1969), '' Breakheart Pass'' (1975), '' The Evil'' ...

(1926–2003), American actor *

Richard Curtis Richard Whalley Anthony Curtis (born 8 November 1956) is a British screenwriter, producer and director. One of Britain's most successful comedy screenwriters, he is known for romantic comedy-drama films, including ''Four Weddings and a Funeral' ...

(born 1956), British screenwriter, music producer, actor and film director *

Richard Dreyfuss Richard Stephen Dreyfuss ( ; Dreyfus; born October 29, 1947) is an American actor. He emerged from the New Hollywood wave of American cinema, finding fame with a succession of leading man parts in the 1970s. He has received an Academy Award, a ...

(born 1947), American actor *

Richard Dysart Richard Allen Dysart (March 30, 1929 – April 5, 2015) was an American actor. He is best known for his role as senior partner Leland McKenzie in the television series ''L.A. Law'' (1986–1994), for which he won a 1992 Primetime Emmy Award as O ...

(1929–2015), American actor * Richard Fleeshman (born 1989), English actor and singer *

Richard Franklin (actor) Richard Kimber Franklin (15 January 1936 – 25 December 2023) was an English actor, writer, director and political activist. Principally a stage actor, he also appeared as a regular character in several high-profile British television program ...

(1936–2023), English actor, writer, director and political activist *

Richard Gere Richard Tiffany Gere ( ; born August 31, 1949) is an American actor. He began appearing in films in the 1970s, playing a supporting role in ''Looking for Mr. Goodbar (film), Looking for Mr. Goodbar'' (1977) and a starring role in ''Days of Hea ...

(born 1949), American actor *

Richard Gomez Richard Frank Icasiano Gomez (; born April 7, 1966) is a Filipino actor, TV host, politician, and épée Fencing, fencer. He has been serving as the House of Representatives of the Philippines, Representative of Leyte's 4th congressional di ...

(born 1966), Filipino athlete, television presenter, actor, director and politician * Richard E. Grant (born 1957), English actor *

Richard Grieco Richard John Grieco Jr. (born March 23, 1965) is an American actor, artist, and former fashion model. He played Detective Dennis Booker in the popular Fox series ''21 Jump Street'' (1988–89) and its spin-off ''Booker'' (1989–90). He has a ...

(born 1965), American actor *

Richard Gutierrez Richard Kristian Gutierrez (born January 21, 1984) is a Filipino actor. He is regarded as the original "''Fantaserye King''" for top billing multiple hit television series. Gutierrez is a recipient of a FAMAS Award and three PMPC Star Awards fo ...

(born 1984), Filipino actor *

Richard Harris Richard St John Francis Harris (1 October 1930 – 25 October 2002) was an Irish actor and singer. Having studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, he rose to prominence as an icon of the British New Wave. He received numerous a ...

(1930–2002), Irish actor, singer-songwriter, theatrical producer, film director and writer *

Richard Heffer Richard Elliott Heffer (born 28 July 1946) is a British actor, known for his roles on television in the 1970s and 1980s. His film career included appearances in ''Women in Love'' (1969), '' Waterloo'' (1970), '' Penny Gold'' (1973), '' The Sign o ...

(born 1946), British television and film actor *

Richard Steven Horvitz Richard Steven Horvitz (born July 29, 1966) is an American actor and comedian, best known for his voice work in animation and video games. His voice credits include the original Alpha 5 on '' Mighty Morphin Power Rangers'', '' Power Rangers Zeo ...

(born 1966), American actor and comedian *

Richard Jaeckel Richard Jaeckel (born R. Hanley Jaeckel; October 10, 1926 – June 14, 1997) was an American actor of film and television. Jaeckel became a well-known character actor in his career, which spanned six decades. He received an Academy Award nomin ...

(1926–1997), American actor *

Richard Kiel Richard Dawson Kiel (September 13, 1939 – September 10, 2014) was an American actor. Standing tall and often referred to as "the Gentle Giant", he was known for portraying Jaws in '' The Spy Who Loved Me'' (1977) and '' Moonraker'' (197 ...

(1939–2014), American actor *

Richard Kind Richard Bruce Kind (born November 22, 1956) is an American actor and comedian. His television roles include '' Carol & Company'' (1990–1991), Dr. Mark Devanow in '' Mad About You'' (1992–1999, 2019), Paul Lassiter in '' Spin City'' (1996–20 ...

(born 1956), American actor *

Richard Libertini Richard Joseph Libertini (May 21, 1933 – January 7, 2016) was an American stage, film and television actor. He was known for playing character roles and his ability to speak in numerous accents. His films include '' Catch-22'' (1970), '' The ...

, American actor * Richard Madden (born 1986), Scottish actor *

Cheech Marin Richard Anthony "Cheech" Marin (born July 13, 1946) is an American comedian and actor. He gained recognition as part of the comedy act Cheech & Chong during the 1970s and early 1980s with Tommy Chong, and as Don Johnson's partner, Insp. Joe Dom ...

(Richard Anthony Marin, born 1946), American actor and comedian, known for the comedy duo Cheech & Chong *

Richard Pryor Richard Franklin Lennox Thomas Pryor Sr. (December 1, 1940 – December 10, 2005) was an American stand-up comedian and actor. Known for reaching a broad audience with his trenchant observations and storytelling style, he is widely regarded ...

(1940–2005), American stand-up comedian and actor *

Richard Roundtree Richard Arnold Roundtree (July 9, 1942 – October 24, 2023) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of private detective John Shaft in the 1971 film '' Shaft'' and four of its sequels, '' Shaft's Big Score!'' (1972), '' Shaft ...

(1942–2023), American actor *

Richard Roxburgh Richard Roxburgh (born 23 January 1962) is an Australian actor and filmmaker. He is the recipient of a number of accolades across film, television, and theatre, including several AFI and AACTA Awards, Logie Awards, and Helpmann Awards. He bega ...

(born 1962), Australian actor * Richard Schulefand (1923–1987), American actor and comedian professionally known as

Dick Shawn Dick Shawn (born Richard Schulefand, December 1, 1923 – April 17, 1987) was an American actor. He played a wide variety of supporting roles and was a prolific character actor. During the 1960s, he played small roles in madcap comedies, usual ...

Peter Sellers Peter Sellers (born Richard Henry Sellers; 8 September 1925 – 24 July 1980) was an English actor and comedian. He first came to prominence performing in the BBC Radio comedy series ''The Goon Show''. Sellers featured on a number of hit comi ...

(1925–1980), British actor born Richard Henry Sellers * Richard Herbert Seneviratne (1925–1998), Sri Lankan Sinhala actor and filmmaker * Richard Simmons (actor) (1913–2003), American actor * Richard Simmons (1948–2024), American fitness personality and actor * Richard Speight, Jr. (born 1970), American actor *

Richard Thomas (actor) Richard Earl Thomas (born June 13, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for his leading role as budding author John-Boy Walton in the CBS drama series ''The Waltons'' for which he won an Emmy Award. He also received another Emmy nominat ...

(born 1951), American actor *

Richard Todd Richard Andrew Palethorpe-Todd (11 June 19193 December 2009) was an Irish-British actor known for his leading man roles of the 1950s. He received a Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male, and an Academy Award for Best Actor n ...

(1919–2009), Irish-born English actor *

Dick Van Dyke Richard Wayne Van Dyke (born December 13, 1925) is an American actor, entertainer and comedian. Dick Van Dyke on screen and stage, His work spans screen and stage, and List of awards and nominations received by Dick Van Dyke, his awards includ ...

(born 1925), American actor, comedian, writer and producer * Richard H. Wasai (1932–2003), American politician *

Richard Widmark Richard Weedt Widmark (December 26, 1914March 24, 2008) was an American film, stage, and television actor and producer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as the villainous Tommy Udo in his debut film, ''Kiss of Death (1947 film ...

(1914–2008), American actor *

Richard Yap Richard Edison Uy Yap (born May 18, 1967) is a Filipino actor and recording artist. He is best known for portraying Richard "Sir Chief" Lim in '' Be Careful with My Heart'' and "Papa Chen" in '' My Binondo Girl''. And from 2022 to 2024, he por ...

(born 1967), Filipino actor, singer, and model

In film and television

* Richard James Branda (1935–1993), American actor and writer *

Richard Donner Richard Donner (born Richard Donald Schwartzberg; April 24, 1930 – July 5, 2021) was an American film director, producer and actor. Described as "one of Hollywood's most reliable makers of action blockbusters", Donner directed some of the mo ...

(1930–2021), American film director and producer *

Richard Edlund Richard Edlund, (born December 6, 1940) is an American visual effects artist and inventor. He was a founding member of Industrial Light & Magic, having already founded Pignose amplifiers, and later co-founded Boss Film Studios and DuMonde V ...

(born 1940), American special effects cinematographer *

Richard Hatch (actor) Richard Lawrence Hatch (May 21, 1945 – February 7, 2017) was an American actor and writer. He began his career as a stage actor before moving on to television work in the 1970s. Hatch is best known for his role as Captain Apollo in the orig ...

(1945–2017), American actor, writer and producer * Richard Hatch (Survivor contestant) (born 1961), American television personality, winner of ''Survivor: Borneo'' *

Richard Hammond Richard Mark Hammond (born 19 December 1969) is an English journalist, television presenter, and author. He co-hosted the BBC Two motoring programme ''Top Gear (2002 TV series), Top Gear'' from 2002 until 2015 with Jeremy Clarkson and James Ma ...

(born 1969), British television presenter *

Richard Hunt (puppeteer) Richard Hunt (August 17, 1951 – January 7, 1992) was an American puppeteer, best known as a Muppet performer on ''Sesame Street'', ''The Muppet Show'', ''Fraggle Rock'', and other projects for The Jim Henson Company. His roles on ''The Muppet ...

(1951–1992), American puppeteer who performed a number of the Muppets * Richard M. Isackes, American theatre scholar and stage designer *

Richard Juan Richard Juan ( zh, t=范鴻志, poj=Hoān Hông-chì, j=Faan6 Hung4zi3, p=; : ; born August 2, 1992), also known as Richard Hwan, is a Filipino television host, actor and film producer. He first gained popularity through the ''Eat Bulaga!'' s ...

(born 1992), Hong Kong model and television host based in the Philippines *

Richard Lester Richard Lester Liebman (born January 19, 1932) is an American retired film director, who spent the majority of his professional life in the United Kingdom. He is known for the fast-paced, flamboyant directing he brought to his comedy films, mo ...

(born 1932), American film director based in the UK *

Richard Linklater Richard Linklater (; born July 30, 1960) is an American filmmaker. He is known for making films that deal thematically with suburban culture and the effects of the passage of time. In 2015, Linklater was included on the annual ''Time'' 100 li ...

(born 1960), Texas filmmaker *

Richard Osman Richard Osman (born 28 November 1970) is an English television presenter, producer, and novelist. He is the creator and former co-presenter of the BBC One television quiz show ''Pointless''. He has presented the BBC Two quiz shows ''Two Tribes ( ...

(born 1970), British television presenter and author *

Rich Vos Rich Vos (born June 30, 1957) is an American stand-up comedian, writer and actor. Since 2011, he has been the co-host of the podcast ''My Wife Hates Me'' with his wife, comedian Bonnie McFarlane. Early life Vos was raised in a Jewish family who ...

(born 1957), American comedian *

Richard Wenk Richard Wenk (born May 6, 1956) is an American film screenwriter and director best known for his work on ''The Equalizer'' film series (2014–2023). Early life Wenk was born in 1956 in Metuchen, New Jersey. He graduated from Metuchen High Sc ...

(born 1956), American director and screenwriter *

Richard Whiteley John Richard Whiteley (28 December 1943 – 26 June 2005) was an English presenter and journalist, best known for his twenty-three years as host of the game show '' Countdown''. ''Countdown'' was the launch programme for Channel 4 at 4:45 ...

(1943–2005), British television personality and journalist * Richard Whitley (born 1948), American screenwriter and producer *

Richard Williams (animator) Richard Edmund Williams ( Lane; March 19, 1933 – August 16, 2019) was a Canadian-British animator, voice actor, and painter. A three-time Academy Award winner, he is best known as the animation director of ''Who Framed Roger Rabbit'' (1988)— ...

(1933–2019), Canadian-British animator * Richard D. Zanuck (1934–2012), American film producer

Explorers

* Richard R. Arnold (born 1963), American astronaut *

Richard Francis Burton Captain (British Army and Royal Marines), Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton, Order of St Michael and St George, KCMG, Royal Geographical Society#Fellowship, FRGS, (19 March 1821 – 20 October 1890) was a British explorer, army officer, orien ...

(1821–1890), British geographer, explorer, translator, writer, soldier, orientalist, cartographer, ethnologist, spy, linguist, poet, fencer and diplomat *

Richard E. Byrd Richard Evelyn Byrd Jr. (October 25, 1888 – March 11, 1957) was an American naval officer, and pioneering aviator, polar explorer, and organizer of polar logistics. Aircraft flights in which he served as a navigator and expedition leader cr ...

(1888–1957), US Navy rear admiral, aviator and explorer * Richard Masters (aka

William Marsters William Marsters (born Richard Masters) (6 November 1821– 22 May 1899) was an English adventurer from Walcote, Leicestershire who settled on Palmerston Island in the Cook Islands on 8 July 1863, with his three Polynesian wives. A handful ...

), English sailor, cooper, trader and explorer * Dick Rutkowski, American diving medicine pioneer

Scientists

* Richard Lee Armstrong (1937–1991), American-Canadian geologist * Richard Barohn, American neurologist *

Richard Dawkins Richard Dawkins (born 26 March 1941) is a British evolutionary biology, evolutionary biologist, zoologist, science communicator and author. He is an Oxford fellow, emeritus fellow of New College, Oxford, and was Simonyi Professor for the Publ ...

(born 1941), English ethologist, evolutionary biologist and author *

Richard Feynman Richard Phillips Feynman (; May 11, 1918 – February 15, 1988) was an American theoretical physicist. He is best known for his work in the path integral formulation of quantum mechanics, the theory of quantum electrodynamics, the physics of t ...

(1918–1988), American Nobel Prize-winning physicist * Richard Hall (archaeologist) (1949–2011), English archaeologist * Richard D. Hansen, American archaeologist *

Richard D. James (scientist) Richard D. James (born 1952) is a mechanician and materials scientist. He is currently the Russell J. Penrose Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of ...

(born 1952), American mechanician and materials scientist * Richard Klophaus (born 1965), German economist *

Richard von Krafft-Ebing Richard Freiherr von Krafft-Ebing (full name Richard Fridolin Joseph Freiherr Krafft von Festenberg auf Frohnberg, genannt von Ebing; 14 August 1840 – 22 December 1902) was a German psychiatrist and author of the foundational work '' Psychopath ...

(1840–1902), Austro-German baron, psychiatrist and author of the foundational work ''Psychopathia Sexualis'' * Richard Lauwaars (born 1940), Dutch law professor and judge *

Richard Leakey Richard Erskine Frere Leakey (19 December 1944 – 2 January 2022) was a Kenyan paleoanthropologist, conservationist and politician. Leakey held a number of official positions in Kenya, mostly in institutions of archaeology and wildlife cons ...

(1944–2022), Kenyan politician, paleoanthropologist and conservationist * Richard Royal Lunt (born 1982), American chemical engineer and physicist *

Richard Lydekker Richard Lydekker (; 25 July 1849 – 16 April 1915) was a British naturalist, geologist and writer of numerous books on natural history. He was known for his contributions to zoology, paleontology, and biogeography. He worked extensively in cata ...

(1849–1915), English naturalist, geologist and writer * Richard Pokorný (born 1979), Czech paleontologist and speleologist * Richard Pringle, American psychologist and professor * Richard Beck (scholar) (1897–1980), American literary historian *

Richard von Mises Richard Martin Edler von Mises (; 19 April 1883 – 14 July 1953) was an Austrian scientist and mathematician who worked on solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, aerodynamics, aeronautics, statistics and probability theory. He held the position of ...

(1883–1953), Austrian-American scientist and mathematician * Richard Bruce Paris (1946–2022), British mathematician * Richard F. Post (1918–2015), American physicist *

Richard A. Rachubinski Richard A. Rachubinski is a Canadian cell biologist and academic. He serves as a Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Cell Biology. Rachubinski's research centers on understanding how Peroxisome, peroxisomes—essential Or ...

, Canadian cell biologist and academic *

Richard Smalley Richard Errett Smalley (June 6, 1943 – October 28, 2005) was an American chemist who was the Gene and Norman Hackerman Professor of Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy at Rice University. In 1996, along with Robert Curl, also a professor of ...

(1943–2005), American chemist *

Richard Swedberg Richard Swedberg (born 18 May 1948) is a Swedish sociologist. He is currently professor emeritus at the Department of Sociology at Cornell University. Education He received a PhD in sociology from Boston College (1978); he also holds a law degr ...

(born 1948), Swedish sociologist at Cornell University * Richard Tully (born 1943), Canadian-born American astronomer *

Richard Ulevitch Richard Ulevitch is professor of immunology and Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute. His career is marked by a number of seminal scientific discoveries in the field of innate immunity. These include ...

, Chairman Emeritus of the Department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute. * Richard R. Wilk (born 1953), American anthropologist

In sports

* Richard (footballer, born 1991), Richard de Oliveira Costa, Brazilian football goalkeeper * Richard (footballer, born 1994), Richard Candido Coelho, Brazilian football defensive midfielder * Richard (footballer, born 1999), Richard Alexandre Birkheun Rodrigues, Brazilian football winger * Richard (footballer, born 2003), Richard dos Santos de Almeida, Brazilian football left back * Dick Attlesey (1929–1984), American hurdler * Dick Ault (1925–2007), American Olympian * Rink Babka (1936–2022), American discus thrower * Dick Barber (1910–1983), American long jumper *

Richard Bleier Richard Sidney Bleier (born April 16, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, Miami Marlins, and Boston Red Sox. In high school, he was a S ...

(born 1987), major league baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles *

Dick Butkus Richard Marvin Butkus (December 9, 1942 – October 5, 2023) was an American professional football linebacker, sports commentator, and actor. He played football for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1965 to 1973. He w ...

(1942–2023), American footballer and actor *

Richard Charland Richard Charland (born September 26, 1956) is a Canadian professional wrestler. Professional wrestling career Early career (1972-1980) Richard Charland became a wrestler with the encouragement by Mad Dog Vachon. The mat legend had met Charla ...

(born 1956), Canadian professional wrestler *

Richard Chelimo Richard Chelimo (21 April 1972 – 15 August 2001) was a Kenyan long-distance runner, and a world record holder over 10,000 metres. However, he is best known as the silver medallist in the controversial 10,000m at the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona ...

(1972–2001), Kenyan long-distance runner *

Richard Childress Richard Reed Childress (born September 21, 1945) is an American former race car driver in NASCAR. Childress is the owner of Richard Childress Racing (RCR). In 2004, he opened a vineyard in the Yadkin Valley AVA near Lexington, North Carolina, Le ...

(born 1945), NASCAR Cup Series team owner and former American race car driver * Dick Davis (running back) (born 1946), American football player * Dick Davis (defensive end) (1938–2021), American football player * Richard Kirk Dunwell (born 1971), English footballer * Richard Fellers (born 1959), American Olympic equestrian * Dick Fencl (1910–1972), American football player * Richard Fliehr (born 1949), American professional wrestler known as

Ric Flair Richard Morgan Fliehr (born February 25, 1949), known professionally as Ric Flair, is an American retired professional wrestler. Widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time, Flair's career spanned 50 years. He is ...

* Richard Freitag (born 1991), German ski jumper *

Richard Gasquet Richard Gabriel Cyr Gasquet (; born 18 June 1986) is a French former professional tennis player. He was ranked as high as world No. 7 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals, ATP, attained in July 2007. Gasquet won 16 singles ...

(born 1986), French tennis player * Richard Giachetti, former NASCAR Cup Series team owner * Richard Gleeson (born 1987), English cricketer * Sir

Richard Hadlee Sir Richard John Hadlee (born 3 July 1951) is a New Zealand former cricketer. Hadlee is widely regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders in cricket history, and amongst the very finest fast bowlers. Hadlee was appointed an MBE in the 1 ...

, New Zealand cricketer *

Rick Hansen Richard Marvin Hansen (born August 26, 1957) is a Canadian track and field athlete (Paralympic Games and Olympic Games), activist, and philanthropist for people with disabilities. When Rick was 15, he was riding in the back of a pickup truck ...

(born 1957), Canadian paraplegic athlete, activist and philanthropist *

Rickey Henderson Rickey Nelson Henley Henderson (December 25, 1958 – December 20, 2024), nicknamed "Man of Steal", was an American professional baseball left fielder who played 25 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, inc ...

(born 1958), American baseball left fielder * Rich Houston (1945–1982), American football player * Richard Howell (born 1990), American-Israeli basketball player in the Israeli Basketball Premier League * Richard Jacob (born 1958), American basketball coach * Richard Jarvis (American football) (born 1995), American football player * Richard Johansson (1882–1952), Swedish figure skater, silver medalist at the 1908 Olympics * Dick Johnson (racing driver) (born 1945), Australian touring car driver & team owner *

Richard Jordan (American football) Richard Lamont Jordan (born December 1, 1974) is an American former professional football linebacker who played four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the ...

(born 1972), American football player *

Richard Kilty Richard Kilty (born 2 September 1989, Middlesbrough) is a British sprinter who competes both Indoor and Outdoor across all the sprint events including 60 metres, 100 metres, 150 metres, and 200 metres. An exceptional starter, and consider ...

(born 1989), English sprinter *

Richard Kingi Richard Kingi (born 17 March 1989 in Tauranga, New Zealand) is an Australian professional Rugby union footballer. While his usual position is half back, he often plays on the wing and sometimes at fullback. Career Brought up in Te Puke near th ...

(born 1989), Australian-New Zealand rugby union player *

Richard Krajicek Richard Peter Stanislav Krajicek (; born 6 December 1971) is a Dutch former professional tennis player and tournament director. Krajicek won 17 singles titles during his career, including the 1996 Wimbledon Championships, becoming the first (an ...

(born 1971), Dutch professional tennis player, Wimbledon winner in 1996 * Rick Lackman (1910–1990), American football player * Richard Limo (born 1980), Kenyan long-distance runner * Richard Mateelong (born 1983), Kenyan runner * Richard Medlin (born 1987), American football player * Richard Moguena (born 1986), Chadian basketball player * Richard Mullaney (born 1993), American football player * Richard Nerurkar (born 1964), British long-distance runner * Richard Newland (cricketer) (1713–1778), English cricketer * Richard Ord (born 1970), English former footballer * Richard Petruška (born 1969), Slovak-Italian basketball player *

Richard Petty Richard Lee Petty (born July 2, 1937), nicknamed "the King", is an American former stock car racing driver who competed from 1958 to 1992 in the former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series (now called the NASCAR Cup Series), most nota ...

(born 1937), former NASCAR driver * Richard Piñanez (born 1991), former Paraguayan footballer * Dick Pound (born 1942), Canadian swimmer, first president of the World Anti-Doping Agency, and former vice-president of the International Olympic Committee * Richard Raskind, changed name to Renée Richards (born 1934), tennis player *

Dick Savitt Richard Savitt (March 4, 1927 – January 6, 2023) was an American tennis player. In 1951, at the age of 24, he won both the Australian and Wimbledon men's singles championships. Savitt was mostly ranked world No. 2 the same year behind fellow ...

(1927–2023), American tennis player *

Richard Sears (tennis) Richard Dudley Sears (October 26, 1861 – April 8, 1943) was an American tennis player, who won the US National Championships singles in its first seven years, from 1881 to 1887, and the doubles for six years from 1882 to 1887, after which he ...

(1861–1943), winner of seven consecutive US tennis championships *

Richard Sewu Richard Sewu (born 11 March 1996) is a Ghanaian footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association football, American football, Canadian f ...

(born 1996), Ghanaian footballer *

Richard Sherman (American football) Richard Kevin Sherman (born March 30, 1988) is an American former professional American football, football cornerback who played 11 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Sherman played college football for the Stanford Cardinal football ...

(born 1988), defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks *

Richard Sosa Richard Fabián Sosa Zapata (born January 5, 1972, in Montevideo) is a Uruguayan former association football, footballer who played as a midfielder for C.S.D. Villa Española, Villa Española and for Chilean club Deportes Puerto Montt, Puerto M ...

(born 1972), Uruguayan footballer * Dick Stanfel (1927–2015), American football player *

Rich Stotter Richard Lee Stotter (April 5, 1945 – May 4, 2015) was an American professional football linebacker who played one season with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the Oilers in the fourteenth round of the ...

(1945–2015), American football player * Dick Schweidler (1914–2010), American football player * Richard Swann (born 1991), American professional wrestler * Dick Tayler (born 1948), New Zealand long-distance runner *

Richard Thompson (sprinter) Richard "Torpedo" Thompson (born 7 June 1985) is a sprinter from Trinidad and Tobago who specializes in the 100 metres. His personal best of 9.82 seconds, set in June 2014, was one of the top ten fastest of all time, and a national recor ...

(born 1985), Trinidadian sprinter *

Richard Todd (American football) Carl Richard Todd (born November 19, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL) from 1976 to 1986. Like former Jets quarter ...

(born 1953), American football player in the NFL *

Richard Virenque Richard VirenqueRichard Virenque's name is pronounced Ree-shah Vee-rahnk. Virenque considers himself a man of the South but pronounces his name in standard French. Confusion is caused by the southern habit of pronouncing "en" as "ang" or "eng", ...

(born 1969), French cyclist * Richard Washington (born 1955), American basketball player * Richárd Weisz (1879–1945), Hungarian Olympic champion Greco-Roman wrestler *

Richie Williams (basketball) Richard Lawrence Williams (born August 22, 1987) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Helsinki Seagulls of the Finnish Korisliiga The Korisliiga is the top-tier professional basketball league in Finland, compris ...

(born 1987), American basketball player * Richard Williams (tennis coach) (born 1942), American tennis coach, the father of Venus and Serena Williams * Richard Witschge (born 1969), Dutch footballer * Richard Wojciak (born 1982), British ice hockey forward

Soldiers, pilots, other military/security

* Richard Baer (1911–1963), German Nazi SS concentration camp commandant * Richard von Conta, German general, notable for his participation in the

Battle of Belleau Wood The Battle of Belleau Wood (1–26 June 1918) was a major battle that occurred during the German spring offensive in World War I, near the Marne (river), Marne River in France. The battle was fought by the U.S. 2nd Infantry Division (United State ...

* Richard S. Ewell (1817–1872), American Civil War Confederate general *

Richard F. Gordon Jr. Richard Francis "Dick" Gordon Jr. (October 5, 1929 – November 6, 2017) was an American United States Navy, naval officer and United States Naval Aviator, aviator, test pilot, and NASA astronaut, and a American football, football executive. H ...

(1929–2017), American naval officer and aviator, chemist, test pilot, and NASA astronaut, and an American football executive *

Richard FitzAlan, 10th Earl of Arundel Richard Fitzalan, 3rd Earl of Arundel, 8th Earl of Surrey ( 1313 – 24 January 1376) was an English nobleman and medieval military leader and distinguished admiral. Arundel was one of the wealthiest nobles, and most loyal noble retainer of the ...

(c. 1306–1376), English military leader * Richard FitzAlan, 11th Earl of Arundel (1346–1397), English military commander * Richard G. Graves, lieutenant general in the United States Army, commander of III Corps and Fort Hood * Richard J. Flaherty (1945–2015), United States Army captain * Richard H. Truly (born 1937), US Navy fighter pilot, engineer, former astronaut for both the US Air Force and NASA, and NASA's Administrator * Richard Howe, 1st Earl Howe (1726–1799), British naval commander in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars * Rick Husband (1957–2003), American astronaut and fighter pilot * Richard M. Linnehan (born 1957), United States Army veterinarian and a NASA astronaut * Richard Lizurey (born 1958), French National Gendarmerie general * Richard Marcinko (1940–2021), US Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran * Richard Coke Marshall Jr. (1879–1961), American brigadier general * Richard Michael Mullane (born 1945), American engineer and aircraft pilot, a retired USAF officer * Richard Myers (born 1942), US Air Force general, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (2000–2001) and Chairman (2001–2005) * Richard N. Richards (born 1946), American naval officer and aviator, test pilot, chemical engineer, and a former NASA astronaut * Richard Ruoff, general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany * Richard H. Rush (1825–1893), American military officer * Richard O'Connor (1889–1981), British Army officer and military commander * Richard O. Covey (born 1946), United States Air Force officer and former NASA astronaut * Richard Savage, 4th Earl Rivers (c. 1660 – 1712), English army officer and noted rake * Dick Scobee (1939–1986), American pilot, engineer and astronaut, killed while commanding the Space Shuttle Challenger * Richard A. Searfoss (1956–2018), American aviator who was United States Air Force colonel, NASA astronaut and test pilot * Richard Sorge (1895–1944), Soviet World War II spy * Richard Taylor (Confederate general) (1826–1879), American Civil War Confederate general * Richard Thomalla (1903–1945), SS commander of Nazi Germany, civil engineer, head of the SS Central Building Administration * Richard Udugama (1911–1995), 6th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army * Richard von Hegener (1905–1981), German official, primary organizer of Action T4 Nazi euthanasia program * Richard Winters (1918–2011), US Army major and Second World War veteran * Richard von Schubert, German army commander

Writers and journalists

* Richard Adams (1920–2016), English author, best known for the novel ''Watership Down'' * Richard Argall ( 1621), a poet, of whom little is known and whose existence is disputed * Richard Armstrong (author) (1903–1986), English author, recipient of the 1948 Carnegie medal for children's literature * Richard Baier (born 1926), German former journalist and radio presenter * Richard Bernabe, American photographer and author * Richard Bovet (1641-?), English author * Dick Brennan (journalist), American local TV news anchor/reporter * Richard Cull Jr. (1914–1992), American journalist * Richard Engel (born 1973), American journalist and author * Richard Herrmann (journalist) (1919–2010), Norwegian journalist, writer and radio personality * Richard Hole (1746–1803), English poet and priest * Richard Marfuggi, American author and plastic surgeon * Rick Riordan (born 1964), American author, creator of the series Percy Jackson & the Olympians * Richard Scarry (1919–1994), American children's author and illustrator, known for his "Busytown" fictional Fictional universe, universe and Media franchise, multimedia franchise * Richard Templar, pen name of Richard Templar, Richard Craze (1950–2006), British author and editor * Richard Wright (author) (1908–1960), American novelist, poet, essayist, short story writer * Richard Yates (novelist), Richard Yates (1926–1992) American novelist and short story writer * Richard de Zoysa (1958–1990), Sri Lankan journalist, author, human rights activist and actor who was abducted and murdered

Crime

* Richard Angelo (born 1962), American serial killer and former nurse * Richard H. Barter (1833–1859), Canadian fugitive and murder victim * Richard Baumhammers (born 1965), American former immigration attorney and spree killer * Richard Biegenwald (1940–2008), American serial killer * Richard Cartwright (murderer), Richard Michael Cartwright (1974–2005), American murderer * Richard Chase (1950–1980), American cannibalistic serial killer, mass murderer, and necrophile * Richard Chung (1951–1992), American Benedictine monk who committed suicide after police investigated into his possible sexual abuse of a boy * Richard Clarey (born 1960), German-American murderer and self-confessed serial killer * Richard Cooey (1967–2008), American murderer * Richard Cottingham (born 1946), American serial killer * Richard Allen Davis (born 1954), American career criminal and convicted killer of Polly Klaas' * Richard Djerf (born 1969), American mass murderer * Richard Evonitz (1963–2002), American serial killer, kidnapper, and rapist * Richard Farley (born 1948), American stalker and perpetrator of the Sunnyvale ESL shooting * Richard Hauptmann (1899–1936), perpetrator of the Lindbergh kidnapping * Richard Hickock (1931–1965), American mass murderer who killed the Clutter family with Perry Smith * Richard James (murderer), Richard James (1957–1975), convicted murderer in Singapore * Ricky Kasso, Richard "Ricky" Kasso Jr (1967–1984), American murderer * Richard Kuklinski (1935–2006), American hitman and serial killer * Richard Laurence Marquette (born 1934), American convicted serial killer * Richard Matt (1966–2015), American convicted murderer and prison escapee * Richard Ramirez (1960–2013), American serial killer, rapist, and burglar * Richard Speck (1941–1991), American rapist and mass murderer

Other

* Richard Ahiagbah, Ghanain politician * Richard R. Arnold (born 1963), American educator and astronaut * Dick Assman (1934–2016), Canadian gas station owner * Richard Avedon (1923–2004), American fashion and portrait photographer * Richard Bergh (1858–1919), Swedish painter * Richard Bertinet, baker and teacher * Richard Blackwell (1922–2008), American fashion critic best known for his annual "worst dressed" lists * Richard Blahut (born 1937), American engineer * Richard Tyler Blevins (born 1991), American gamer and YouTube personality * Richard Candee, Richard M. Candee, American historian and preservationist * Richard Corneil, Canadian academic administrator. * Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi (1894–1972), Austrian-Japanese count, founding president of the Paneuropean Union * Richard S. Crossin (1933–2003), collector and ornithologist * Richard Estes (academic), Richard J. Estes, academic * Murder of Richard Everitt, Richard Everitt (1979–1994), victim of a racially motivated murder in London * Richard A. Florsheim (1916–1979), American painter * Richard Garriott (born 1961), British-American video game developer, entrepreneur and private astronaut * Richard Gerstl (1883–1908), Austrian painter * Richard Gurnon, president of Massachusetts Maritime Academy * Richard Gutekunst (1870–1961), German art dealer * Richard Harris (anaesthetist), Australian anaesthetist and cave diver * Richard Heber (1773–1833), English book collector * Richard Helms (naturalist) (1842–1914), Australian naturalist * Richard Hemming, Singapore-based Master of Wine and educator * Richard Hieb (born 1955), American astronaut * Richard Hirschbäck (1937–2007), Austrian painter * Richard Holder (born 1974), Belizean visual artist * Richard Ling (born 1954), Shaw Foundation professor of Media Technology at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore * Richard Lugner (born 1932), Austrian entrepreneur and Viennese society figure * Richard Lyne (1570–1600), English painter and engraver * Richard Mastracchio (born 1960), American engineer and astronaut * Richard Maury (1882–1950), American naturalized Argentine engineer * Richard McLean (Australia), Australian illustrator, writer, musician, artist and digital artist * Richard Mishaan, American interior designer * Richard Murphy (Captain) (1838–1916), American fishing schooner captain * Richard A. Pauling (1809–1881), portrait and landscape artist * Richard Picker (1915–1983), American numismatist * Richard Price-Williams (1827–1916), British engineer * Richard Rorty (1931–2007), American philosopher * Richard Samuel (1770–1786), English portrait painter * Richard Stallman (born 1953), American free software movement activist and programmer * Dick Turpin (1705–1739), English Highwayman * Richard von Volkmann (1830–1889), German surgeon and author of poetry and fiction * Richard Wurmbrand, Romanian Evangelical Lutheran priest and professor

Fictional characters

* Richard, title character of the 2017 animated film ''Richard the Stork'' * Richard, a character in 1989 American independent coming of age comedy movie ''She's Out of Control#Cast, She's Out of Control'' * Richard, a character in the 2013 American black comedy crime film ''Life of Crime (film)#Cast, Life of Crime'' * Richard, a character in the TV series ''Peg + Cat'' * Richard, a character in the TV series ''Unikitty!'' * Richard Ashenden, main character in the 1936 Hitchcock film ''Secret Agent (1936 film)'' * Richard Blaine, main character in the 1942 film ''Casablanca (film), Casablanca'' * Richard Blaney, main character in the film ''Frenzy (film), Frenzy'' *Richard Burke, recurring character in NBC show ''Friends'', played by Tom Selleck * Richard Cobb, one of the main characters in the 1940 American horror science fiction film ''The Invisible Man Returns#Cast, The Invisible Man Returns'' * Richard Cole, a character in the film ''Liar Liar#Cast, Liar Liar'' * Richard Cole, a journalist in The Power of Five, ''The Power Of Five'' Series, and Matthew Freeman's best friend and protector * Dick Dastardly, a character from various Hanna-Barbera cartoons * Rick Deckard, the title character in the film ''Blade Runner'' * Richard Diamond, Private Detective, Richard Diamond, private detective protagonist of ''Richard Diamond, Private Detective'', which aired on radio from 1949 to 1953, and on television from 1957 to 1960 * Richard Fenton, in the 1994 miniseries, ''Scarlett (miniseries)'' * Dick Grayson, Richard John "Dick" Grayson, the first Robin, Batman's sidekick * Richard Hannay, main character in the novel ''The Thirty Nine Steps'' * Richard Hillman, serial killer in the British soap opera ''Coronation Street'' * Richard Kimble, lead character in 1963 American TV series ''The Fugitive'' * Dr. Richard Kimble, as the main character played by Harrison Ford in the 1993 American action thriller movie ''The Fugitive (1993 film)#Cast, The Fugitive'' * Richard Mayhew, main character in the television series ''Neverwhere'' * Richard Michaels, a character in the 1989 American science-fiction drama movie ''Beyond the Stars#Cast, Beyond the Stars'' * Richard Rank, a character in the 1997 American science fiction drama movie ''Contact (1997 American film)#Cast, Contact'' * Richie Rich (comics), main character of the Richie Rich series * Richard Richard, one of the protagonists of British sitcom ''Bottom'' * Richie Ryan (Highlander), one of the main characters on ''Highlander: The Series'', played by Stan Kirsch * Rick Sanchez, Richard "Rick" Sanchez, main character on ''Rick and Morty'' * Richard Sharpe, main character in the ''Sharpe (novel series), Sharpe'' novel series, portrayed by Sean Bean in TV adaptations * Richard Splett, a character in ''Veep'', portrayed by Sam Richardson * Richard Bluedhorn "Rick" or "Ricky" Stratton, the main character in the American TV sitcom ''Silver Spoons#Recurring cast, Silver Spoons'' * Richard Vincent, in the 2001 miniseries ''The SoulTaker'', the father of the title character * Richard Watterson, a character from the 2011 TV series The Amazing World of Gumball * Richard Wharfinger, fictional playwright of "The Courier's Tale" in Thomas Pynchon's The Crying of Lot 49 * Richard Wheatley, a villain from the TV series Law & Order: Special Victims Unit * Prince Richard, a character in the 1992 Nintendo Game Boy game ''Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru'' * Richard Ranasinghe de Vulpian, née Claremont, the titular character of ''The Case Files of Jeweler Richard''

Cognates/transliterations

In Indo-European languages

Baltic

* Latvian language, Latvian: Ričards, Rihards, Rišārs * Lithuanian language, Lithuanian: Ričardas

Celtic

* Breton language, Breton: Richarzh * Cornish language, Cornish: Richard * Irish language, Irish: Risteárd, Riocard * Manx Gaelic, Manx: Rigard * Scottish Gaelic: Ruiseart * Welsh language, Welsh: Rhisiart

Germanic

* English language, English: Richard * Afrikaans: Riekert, Ryk, Rigard, Righard, Reghard * Danish language, Danish: Rikard, Ryker, Richard, Richardt * Dutch language, Dutch: Rijkert, Rikkert, Ryker, Rigard, Richart, Richard, Richardt * Gothic language, Gothic: RekkareÞ (Reccared) * Icelandic language, Icelandic: Ríkharð, Ríkharður * German language, German: Rieker, Ri(c)kert, Riker, Richard, Richart, Richardt, Reichard, Reichart, Reichardt * Norwegian language, Norwegian: Rikard, Richard * Swedish language, Swedish: Rikard, Richard, Rickard

Romance

* Catalan language, Catalan: Ricard * Galician language, Galician: Ricardo * Valencian language, Valencian: Ricard * Occitan language, Occitan: Ricard * French language, French: Richard, pronounced as /ʁi.ʃaʁ/ * Italian language, Italian: Riccardo * Latin: Ricardus, or Richardus * Portuguese language, Portuguese: Ricardo * Spanish language, Spanish: Ricardo

Slavic

* Belarusian language, Belarusian: Рычард (Ryčard) * Serbo-Croatian language, Serbo-Croatian: Rikard * Bulgarian language, Bulgarian: Ричард (Richard) * Macedonian language, Macedonian: Ричард (Ričard) * Czech language, Czech: Richard * Polish language, Polish: Ryszard * Russian language, Russian: Ричард (Richard) * Slovak language, Slovak: Richard * Slovene language, Slovene: Rihard * Ukrainian language, Ukrainian: Річард (Richard)

Other Indo-European

* Albanian language, Albanian: Riçard * Armenian language, Armenian: Հռիքարտոս (Hṙikartós) Retrieved 23 March 2013. * Greek language, Greek: Ριχάρδος (Richárdos), * Persian language, Persian: ریچارد (Ričārd)

In Semitic languages

* Arabic: ريتشارد (Rytshard, Ritshard, Rytshard, Ritshard) * Hebrew: ריצ'רד (Rîtsard') * Tamazight: ⵔⵉⴽⴰⵔⴷ (Rikard) *Amharic: ሪቻርድ (Rīcharidi) *Tigrinya language, Tigrinya: ሪቻርድ (Ričārede)

In Cushitic languages

*Afar language: Richardi *Oromo language: Riichaard *Somali language, Somali: Ritshard

In Malayo-Polynesian languages

* Tagalog language, Tagalog: Ricardo (Baybayin: ᜇᜒᜃᜇ᜔ᜇᜓ, ᜇᜒᜃᜇᜇᜓ) * Bisayan languages, Bisaya: Ricardo

In Turkic languages

* Azerbaijani language, Azerbaijani: Riçard * Turkish language, Turkish: Rişar *Kazakh language, Kazakh: Ричард (Rïçard) * Kyrgyz language, Kyrgyz: Ричард (Riçard) *Uyghur language, Uyghur: رىچارد (Riçard) *Bashkir language, Bashkir Ричард (Ričard) *Tuvan language, Tuvan: Ричард (Ričard) *Turkmen language: Riçard

In Uralic languages

* Estonian language, Estonian: Richard * Finnish language, Finnish: Rikhard, Riku * Hungarian language, Hungarian: Richárd, Ricsárd * Saami languages, Saami: Rikkar *Udmurt language, Udmurt: Ричард (Richard) *Meadow Mari language: Ричард (Ričard)

In other languages

* Basque language, Basque: Rikard * Chinese language, Chinese: 理查德 (Lǐchádé), 理查 (Lǐchá) * Esperanto: Rikardo * Japanese language, Japanese: リチャード (Richādo) * Korean language, Korean: 리처드 * Te reo Māori, Māori: Riki * Mongolian language: Ричард (Richard)

Short forms

* Cornish: Hicca * Czech: Ríša, Rik (Riker) * Dutch: Ries * English: Rick (given name), Rick, Rich (given name), Rich, Richie, Dick (nickname), Dick, Dicky (name), Dicky, Dickie (name), Dickie, Ric, Rik (given name), Rik, Ricky (given name), Ricky, Rickie, Dickon, Richy, Ritchy, Ritchie * Estonian: Riho * Esperanto: Rikĉjo * Finnish: Riku * Greek: Στούκος (Stoúkos) * Hungarian: Ricsi, Ricsike, Rics * Icelandic: Rikki * Italian: Ricky, Riki, Richi * Latvian: Ričs * Lithuanian: Ryčka, Rytis * Polish: Rysio, Rysiek, Ryś * Portuguese: Rico, Ric * Slovak: Rišo, Riško, Riči * Spanish: Cayo (Guatemala) * Swiss/German: Richi

Nicknames

* English: Ricky (given name), Ricky, Rickie, Rikki, Richie (name), Richie, Rich (given name), Rich, Dick, Dicky, Dickie, Ritchie, Richy, Rick, Ritchy, Rico

References

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