Richardson is an English surname of

Middle English Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old Englis ...

origin. The prefix

Richard 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 ''*rīk-'' 'ruler, leader, king' and ''*hardu-'' 'strong, brave, hardy', and it therefore means 'stro ...

is a

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...

derived from the

Old French Old French (, , ; Modern French: ) was the language spoken in most of the northern half of France from approximately the 8th to the 14th centuries. Rather than a unified language, Old French was a linkage of Romance dialects, mutually intel ...

''ric'' ("power") and ''hard'' ("brave"/"hardy"). The suffix ''-son'' denotes "son/descendant of". The names Richard and Richardson are found in records as early as 1381 in

Yorkshire Yorkshire ( ; abbreviated Yorks), formally known as the County of York, is a Historic counties of England, historic county in northern England and by far the largest in the United Kingdom. Because of its large area in comparison with other Eng ...

, England. There are variant spellings including the

Swedish Swedish or ' may refer to: Anything from or related to Sweden, a country in Northern Europe. Or, specifically: * Swedish language, a North Germanic language spoken primarily in Sweden and Finland ** Swedish alphabet, the official alphabet used by ...

Richardsson. People with the name Richardson or its variants include:

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A. J. Richardson A. J. Richardson (born June 2, 1995) is an American football wide receiver for the Michigan Panthers of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Boise State and was signed by the Cardinals as an undrafted free ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Abby Sage Richardson Abby Maria Sage Richardson ( – ) was an American author, dramatic reader, and actress. She was at the center of a notorious 1870 murder trial after her former husband, Daniel McFarland, shot and killed her second husband, Albert D. Richardson. ...

(1837–1900), American writer and center of a notorious murder trial *

Adam Richardson Adam Scott Richardson (born 20 August 1974) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for West Adelaide in the South Australian National Football League (SANFL) and Adelaide in the Australian Football League (AFL). Prior to moving to ...

(born 1974), Australian rules footballer * Al Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Alan Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Alan, Allan, or Allen * Albert Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Alexander Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Alexander or Alex * Alice Richardson (born 1986), English rugby union player * Andrea Richardson (born 1962), American pathologist and physician-scientist * Andrew Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Andrew or Andy *

Angela Richardson Angela Joy Richardson (born 21 October 1974) is a British Conservative Party politician, who has served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Guildford since the 2019 general election. Political career In May 2019, Richardson stood for electi ...

, British Member of Parliament elected 2019 *

Anthony Richardson (disambiguation) Anthony Richardson may refer to: Sports *Anthony Richardson (American football) (born 2002), American football player *Anthony Richardson (basketball) Anthony Lamont Richardson (born July 29, 1983) is an American former professional basketball pl ...

, multiple people called Anthony * Antonio Richardson (born 1992), American football offensive tackle * Anna Richardson (presenter), British television presenter *

Anna Ryder Richardson Anna Caroline Ryder Richardson (born 29 January 1964) is a British interior designer and television presenter. She is known for being a designer on the BBC shows ''Changing Rooms'' and the subject of ''Chaos at the Zoo'', which documents her ...

, British interior designer *

Anne Richardson (disambiguation) Anne or Ann Richardson may refer to: * G. Anne Richardson (born 1956), chief * Anne Vavasour (fl. 1580s), married name Richardson * Anne Richardson (lawyer) see Obaidullah (detainee) Obaidullah (born 1980) is a citizen of Afghanistan who was on ...

, multiple people * Antoan Richardson (born 1983), Bahamian Major League Baseball outfielder and coach *

April Richardson April Richardson (born May 1, 1979) is an American stand-up comedian. She was a round table regular on the television show ''Chelsea Lately'' and a frequent contestant on ''@midnight''. She is from Atlanta, Georgia. Early life Richardson was ...

(born 1979), American stand-up comedian *

Archibald Read Richardson Archibald Read Richardson FRS (21 August 1881 – 4 November 1954) was a British mathematician known for his work in algebra Algebra () is one of the broad areas of mathematics. Roughly speaking, algebra is the study of mathematical ...

, British mathematician *

Arlan Richardson Arlan Richardson is the Professor of Geriatric Medicine and the Donald W. Reynolds Endowed Chair of Aging Research at OUHSC and Senior VA Career Scientist at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center. His research interests include Calorie Restriction a ...

, American Professor of Geriatric Medicine *

Arnold Richardson Arnold W. Richardson (born October 2, 1928) is a Canadian curler. He played third for the "World famous Richardsons", which won four Briers and four World Curling Championships. The team consisted of two brothers (skip Ernie and Garnet and ...

(born 1928), Canadian curler *

Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson Arnold Edwin Victor Richardson MA, BSc., (12 September 1883 – 5 December 1949) was an Australian scientist noted for dry farming research, who became founding director of Waite Research Institute then director of the organisation now known a ...

(1883–1949) Australian scientist and administrator *

Art Richardson Art Richardson was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played in one game for the Chicago Browns in . Richardson went hitless in four at bats in his only career game. He also made one fielding error In baseball statistics, an error i ...

, American Major League Baseball second baseman *

Arthur Richardson (disambiguation) Arthur Richardson may refer to: *Arthur Richardson (Australian cricketer) (1888–1973), Australian Test cricketer *Arthur Richardson (politician) (1860–1936), British Member of Parliament for Nottingham South and Rotherham * Arthur Richardson (fo ...

, multiple people *

Ashley Richardson Ashley C. Richardson (born June 27, 1965), sometimes credited as Ashley Montana, is an American former model. She appeared on the cover of ''Elle'' a total of seven times and on the cover of '' Cosmopolitan'' twice. She also appeared six times in ...

, American supermodel *

Athol Richardson Athol Railton Richardson (15 May 1897 – 22 May 1982) was an Australian politician and judge. Richardson represented the Electoral district of Ashfield for the United Australia Party and the Liberal Party from 11 May 1935 until 5 February 1952 ...

(1897–1982), Australian politician and judge

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* Barbara Richardson (born 1949), wife of Bill Richardson * Barry Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Ben Richardson Benjamin T. Richardson, (born 21 September 1975) is an English cinematographer, television producer and director. He is best known for his work on the films ''Beasts of the Southern Wild'' (2012), ''The Fault in Our Stars (film), The Fault in ...

, British cinematographer *Sir

Benjamin Ward Richardson Sir Benjamin Ward Richardson (31 October 1828 – 21 November 1896) was a British physician, anaesthetist, physiologist, sanitarian, and a prolific writer on medical history. He was the recipient of the Fothergill gold medal, awarded by the M ...

(1828–1896), British physician * Bert Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Bertram Richardson (born 1932), English cricketer *

Blake Richardson (drummer) Cartland Blake Richardson is the drummer for American progressive metal band Between the Buried and Me, as well as the drummer for Glass Casket. Joining in early 2005, Richardson replaced Between the Buried and Me's former drummer Jason Roe. ...

(born 1985), American drummer * Blake Richardson (singer) (born 1999), American singer * Bob Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Bob or Bobby * Bonnie Richardson (born 1990), American track and field athlete *

Brad Richardson Bradley Benjamin Stanley Richardson (born February 4, 1985) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He last played with the Vancouver Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Colorado Avalanche, Los A ...

(born 1985), Canadian professional ice hockey centre * Brian Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Bryan Richardson Bryan Anthony Richardson (born 24 February 1944) is a former English cricketer. Richardson was a left-handed batsman who bowled leg break. He was born at Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Richardson made his first-class debut for Warwickshire against ...

(born 1944), English cricketer *

Bucky Richardson John "Bucky" Powell Richardson (born February 7, 1969, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former quarterback for Texas A&M University who went on to play professionally for the NFL's Houston Oilers. He is married to Tracey and has three children name ...

(born 1969), American football quarterback *

Burton Richardson Burton Merrele Richardson (born September 29, 1949, in Portland, Oregon) is an American television announcer. Career He announced ''The Arsenio Hall Show'' from 1989 to 1994, where he became known for his long-drawn-out introduction of the show's ...

(born 1949), American television announcer

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Calvin Richardson Calvin Richardson (born December 16, 1976) is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. In 1999, he released his debut solo album ''Country Boy''. Career In the mid 1990s, Richardson went solo and signed with Universal Records. His debut al ...

(born 1976), American R&B and soul singer-songwriter *

Cameron Richardson Cameron Richardson (born September 11, 1979) is an American Film producer, producer, actor, actress and Model (person), model, who portrayed Chloe Carter on the CBS television miniseries ''Harper's Island'' in 2009. Early life Born in Baton Ro ...

(born 1979), American actress and model *

(born 1987), Australian rules footballer * Carl Richardson (born 1921), American football coach * Carsten Richardson, early 17th-century Holsteinian-Danish naval officer and Arctic explorer * Cecil R. Richardson, USAF chaplain * Chad Richardson (born 1970), Canadian musician * Charles Richardson (disambiguation) list of people named "Charles Richardson" *Charlie and Eddie Richardson, leaders of

The Richardson Gang The Richardson Gang was an English crime gang based in South London, England in the 1960s. Also known as the "Torture Gang", they had a reputation as some of London's most sadistic gangsters. Their alleged specialities included pulling teeth o ...

in Britain * Charlotte Caroline Richardson (1796–1854), British poet and writer *

Chris Richardson Christopher Michael Richardson (born February 19, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter who was the fifth-place finalist on the sixth season of ''American Idol''. Personal life Richardson was born in Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe ...

(born 1984), American singer-songwriter * Christian Richardson (born 1972), Irish TV presenter and radio DJ *

Claude Richardson Claude Sartoris Richardson (11 June 1900 – 22 February 1969) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia and became a lawyer by career. He was first elected in a by-election at the St. L ...

(1900–1969), Canadian politician * Clif Richardson (1943–2020), American politician * Clint Richardson (born 1956), American professional basketball player *

Clive Richardson Clive Richardson (born 3 November 1932) is a former cricketer who played first-class cricket for Orange Free State in South Africa from 1950 to 1965. A right-handed opening batsman, Clive Richardson played his first matches for Orange Free Sta ...

(born 1932), South African cricketer *

Colin Richardson Colin Richardson is a British record producer, mixer and recording engineer. He has worked on over 100 albums and is most frequently associated with heavy metal and its subgenres. Career Some of the bands he has worked for include: * 3 Inch ...

, British record producer, mixer and recording engineer *

(born 1958), English motorcycle speedway rider *

Constance Stewart-Richardson Lady Constance Stewart-Richardson (later Matthew; ; 1883–1932) was a British dancer and author. Biography She was a daughter of Francis Mackenzie Sutherland-Leveson-Gower, 2nd Earl of Cromartie (1852–1893) and sister of Sibell Lilian Blunt-M ...

(1883–1932), British dancer and author * Curtis B. Richardson (born 1956), American politician *

Cyril Richardson Cyril Joseph Richardson (born December 27, 1990) is a former American football guard. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Baylor, where he was a unanimous All-American. ...

(1909–1976), English-born American Christian theologian *

(born 1990), American football guard

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Damien Richardson (disambiguation) Damien Richardson may refer to: * Damien Richardson (footballer), Irish football manager and former player * Damien Richardson (American football) * Damien Richardson (actor) Damien Richardson (born 2 August 1969) is an Australian film, televi ...

, multiple people *

Danny Richardson Daniel Richardson (January 25, 1863 – September 15, 1926) was an American second baseman in professional baseball. He played in Major League Baseball for the New York Giants (NL), New York Giants (PL), Washington Senators, Brooklyn Grooms ...

(1863–1926), American professional baseball player * Darrell C. Richardson (1918–2006), American Baptist minister, bibliographer and author * Darwin Richardson (1812–1860), Mormon pioneer *

Daryl Richardson Daryl Lashay Richardson (born April 12, 1990) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Abilene Christian. College career Richard ...

(born 1990), American football running back * Dave Richardson (footballer) * David Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Dave or David *

Davy Richardson David Richardson-Page (born 21 October 1962) is an English former professional darts player who played in British Darts Organisation (BDO) events. He was nicknamed Rocky and The Face. Career Richardson was well renowned for having the worst r ...

(born 1962), English darts player * Dawn Richardson (born 1964), American rock drummer, teacher, and writer * Dennis Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Derek Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Desmond Richardson Desmond Richardson is an American dancer, actor and co-founder, and co-artistic director of Complexions Contemporary Ballet. He has mastered a wide range of dance forms including hip hop, classical, modern, classical ballet, and contemporary balle ...

, American dancer *

Diana Richardson Diana Richardson (born January 16, 1983) is an American politician who served as a member of the New York Assembly. She was elected on the Working Families Party line in a 2015 special election to replace Karim Camara in the 43rd district, whic ...

, American politician * Dick Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *Dina Richardson, American singer and songwriter * Dominique Richardson (born 1992), Bermudian footballer * Don Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Donna Richardson Donna Richardson Joyner (born November 3, 1962) is an American fitness and aerobics instructor, author and ESPN television sports commentator. Widely known for her series of fitness videos, she was appointed in 2006 by President George W. Bush to ...

(born 1962), American fitness and aerobics instructor *

Dorothy Richardson Dorothy Miller Richardson (17 May 1873 – 17 June 1957) was a British author and journalist. Author of ''Pilgrimage'', a sequence of 13 semi-autobiographical novels published between 1915 and 1967—though Richardson saw them as chapters of o ...

(1873–1957), English writer *

Dot Richardson Dorothy Gay Richardson (born September 22, 1961) is an American physician and former two-time gold medal-winning Olympian softball player at shortstop. Richardson is currently the head coach at Liberty. Richardson played college softball at UCLA ...

(born 1961), American softball player *

Douglas Richardson Douglas Charles Richardson (born April 16, 1951, Sacramento, California) is an American genealogist, historian, lecturer, and author based in Salt Lake City in Utah. He has researched cases involving all periods of American research from colonia ...

(born 1951), US genealogist and historian * Doug Richardson, American screenwriter and novelist *

Dustin Richardson Dustin A. Richardson (born January 9, 1984) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball. Richardson also pitched for the Toronto Maple Leafs of the Int ...

(born 1984), American professional baseball pitcher * D'Vontrey Richardson (born 1988), American professional baseball player

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* Earl Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Edgar Preston Richardson Edgar Preston Richardson (December 2, 1902 – March 27, 1985), also known as E. P. Richardson, was an American art historian, museum director, author, and curator. Richardson served as director of the Detroit Institute of Arts (1945–1962) and ...

(1902–1985), American art historian and museum director *

Edmund Richardson Edmund Richardson (June 28, 1818 − January 11, 1886) was an American entrepreneur who acquired great wealth during the mid-19th century by producing and marketing cotton in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana Louisiana , group=pronunci ...

(1818–1886), American entrepreneur * Edward Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Edward, Eddie or Ted * Eimear Richardson (born 1986), Irish cricketer * Elena Carter Richardson (1948–2006), American ballerina and dance instructor * Elizabeth Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Elliot Richardson Elliot Lee Richardson (July 20, 1920December 31, 1999) was an American lawyer and public servant who was a member of the cabinet of Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford. As U.S. Attorney General, he was a prominent figure in the Watergate ...

(1920–1999), American politician *

Emanuel Richardson Emanuel "Book" Richardson is a former American college basketball coach most recently an assistant coach for the Arizona Wildcats men's basketball program, where he had been since the 2009–10 season. He has previously been an assistant coach a ...

, American college basketball coach * Emeline Hill Richardson (1910–1999), American classical archaeologist * Erasmus Richardson, American politician * Eric Richardson (Australian footballer) (1891–1969), Australian rules footballer *

Eric Richardson (American football) Eric Richardson (born April 18, 1962) is an American former wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football for San Jose State and Monterey Peninsula College. Richardson was selected by the Bills in the second round ...

(born 1962), American wide receiver * Ernest Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Ernie Richardson (footballer) (1916–1977), English professional footballer * Ernie Richardson (born 1931), Canadian curling champion * Esther K. Richardson, Hawaii territorial representative

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Ferdinando Richardson Ferdinando Richardson (also known as Sir Ferdinando Heyborne) (c. 1558–1618) was an English composer, musician, and courtier. He was a pupil of Thomas Tallis, and various works for the keyboard by him survive in the manuscript collection know ...

(1558–1618), English courtier and musician *

Fiona Richardson Fiona Catherine Alison Richardson (22 November 1966 – 23 August 2017) was an Australian politician. She was a Labor Party member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly from 2006 until her death in 2017, representing the electorate of Northc ...

(1966–2017), Australian politician *

Frances Mary Richardson Currer Frances Mary Richardson Currer (3 March 1785 – 28 April 1861) was a British heiress and book collector. Life Frances Mary Richardson Currer was born shortly after the death of her father, Henry Richardson Currer in 1785. Shortly before he died, ...

(1785–1861), British heiress and book collector * Frank Richardson (1897–1970), Australian rules footballer * Frank Richardson (1897–1987), English footballer * Frank Richardson (1898–1962), American film director and screenwriter * Frank K. Richardson (1914–1999), American jurist * Frazer Richardson, English footballer * Frederick Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Friend Richardson Friend William Richardson (born William Richardson; December 1, 1865September 6, 1943) was an American newspaper publisher and politician, most famous for supporting a 1923 gun control bill aimed at Chinese and Latinos. A member of the Progressi ...

(1865–1943), American newspaper publisher and politician

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* Garnet Richardson (1933–2016), Canadian curler *

Garth Richardson Garth "GGGarth" Richardson is a Canadian record producer and music engineer. He is the son of music producer Jack Richardson (Alice Cooper, The Guess Who, Badfinger, Poco), a pioneer of the music recording industry in the 1960s and 1970s. Gart ...

, Canadian music producer and engineer * Gary Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Gemma Richardson, English boxer * Geoff Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Geoff or Geoffrey *

Geordie Richardson George Edward Gordon Richardson (1835–1905) was a New Zealand merchant and ship owner. See Richardson & Co later part of Williams & Kettle. He was born in Hampton Wick, Middlesex Middlesex (; abbreviation: Middx) is a historic county ...

(1835–1905), New Zealand merchant and ship owner * George Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Gerry Richardson Superintendent Gerald Irving Richardson (2 November 1932 – 23 August 1971) was a British police officer in the Lancashire Constabulary and is one of the highest-ranking officers to be murdered in the line of duty in Great Britain. In 1972 he ...

(1932–1971), murdered English police officer * Glen Richardson (born 1955), Canadian professional ice hockey player *

Gloria Richardson Gloria Richardson Dandridge (born Gloria St. Clair Hayes; May 6, 1922 – July 15, 2021) was an American civil rights activist best known as the leader of the Cambridge movement, a civil rights action in the early 1960s in Cambridge, Maryland, ...

(1922–2021), American civil rights leader *

Gloster Richardson Gloster Van Richardson (July 18, 1942 – February 27, 2020) was a professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs, Dallas Cowboys, and Cleveland Browns. He played college football at Jacks ...

(born 1942), professional American football player * Gordie Richardson (born 1938), American professional baseball player * Gordon Richardson, Baron Richardson of Duntisbourne (1915–2010), British banker and lawyer * Grady Richardson (born 1952), American football tight end * Graham Richardson, Australian politician * Graham Richardson (born 1970), Canadian television journalist *

Greg Richardson Greg Richardson (born February 7, 1958) is a former professional boxer who was WBC Bantamweight Champion between February 25, 1991, and September 19, 1991. Early life, family and education Richardson was born in Youngstown, Ohio. He was ra ...

(born 1958), American boxer * Gregory Richardson (born 1982), Guyanese footballer * Grover C. Richardson (1948–2014), American politician * Guy Richardson (1921–1965), British rower

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* H. Richardson, New Zealand cricketer * H. L. Richardson (1927–2020), American politician *

Hadley Richardson Elizabeth Hadley Richardson (November 9, 1891 – January 22, 1979) was the first wife of American author Ernest Hemingway. The two married in 1921 after a courtship of less than a year, and moved to Paris within months of being married. In Paris, ...

(1891–1979), first wife of American author Ernest Hemingway *

Ham Richardson Hamilton Farrar Richardson (August 24, 1933 – November 5, 2006)"Former tenni ...

(1933–2006), American tennis player * Hamilton Richardson (born 1820), American businessman *

Hardy Richardson Abram Harding "Hardy" Richardson (April 21, 1855 – January 14, 1931), also known as "Hardie" and "Old True Blue", was an American professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1875 to 1892 with a brief minor league comeback in 1898. He ...

(1855–1931), American professional baseball player * Harriet Richardson (1874–1958), American carcinologist * Harry Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Harry or Harold *

Heather Richardson-Bergsma Heather Bergsma (''née'' Richardson; born March 20, 1989) is an American former Speed skating, speed skater who competed between 2006 and 2020. Career Bergsma is a native of North Carolina. She represented the United States at the 2010 Winter O ...

(born 1989), American speedskater * Helen Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Henry Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Herbert Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Hester Dorsey Richardson (1862-1933), American author * Holden C. Richardson (1878–1960), United States Navy officer and naval aviation pioneer * Hollon Richardson (1835–1916), American Union Army officer * Horace Richardson (American football) (born 1993), American football player *

Howard Richardson (disambiguation) Howard Richardson may refer to: * Howard Richardson (footballer) (1894–1959), Australian rules footballer and cricketer * Howard Richardson (playwright) (1917–1985), American playwright * Col. Howard Richardson (born 1922), pilot of the 1958 Ty ...

, multiple people * Hugh Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people

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* Ian Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Iliff David Richardson Iliff David "Rich" Richardson (April 9, 1918 – October 10, 2001) was simultaneously a US Navy ensign and a US Army major while fighting with the Philippine resistance against Japan during World War II. He recounted his exploits to author I ...

(1918–2001), US officer * Ira Richardson (1871–1958), American academic * Israel Bush Richardson (1815–1862), American general *

Ivie Richardson Ivie John Richardson (16 January 1895 – 10 January 1960) was a male tennis player from South Africa. In 1924 Richardson and his compatriot partner Jack Condon competed in the men's doubles event at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris and reac ...

(1895–1960), South African tennis player *

Ivor Richardson Sir Ivor Lloyd Morgan Richardson (24 May 1930 – 29 December 2014) was an eminent New Zealand and Commonwealth jurist and legal writer and a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council. Education He was a student at Timaru Boys' H ...

(1930–2014), New Zealand jurist and legal writer

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* J. Richardson, English cricketer * Jack Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jackie Richardson Jackie Richardson (born January 4, 1947) is a Canadian singer and actress. Richardson is known for her screen roles in '' Turning to Stone'', ''The Gospel According to the Blues'', '' The Doodlebops'', and '' Sins of the Father''. She is also kn ...

, Canadian singer and actress *

Jackson Richardson Jackson Richardson (born 14 June 1969) is a retired French handball player. As the captain of the French handball team, he was the flag carrier during the Olympic Games opening ceremony in Athens on 13 August 2004. Biography Richardson started ...

(born 1969), French handball player *

Jake Richardson Jacob Matthew Richardson (born February 20, 1985) is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the film ''Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves'' and the series ''Fudge''. Career Richardson landed his first acting role in 1995 at the a ...

(born 1985), American actor * James Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Jane Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Jason Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Jay Richardson Jay Richardson (born January 27, 1984) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he majored in African Studies. He was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fifth round of the 20 ...

(born 1984), American football linebacker * Jayme Richardson (born 1989), Australian Paralympic cyclist * Jeff Richardson (disambiguation), several people * Jeramie Richardson (born 1983), American football fullback * Jerome Richardson (1920–2000), American jazz musician *

Jerry Richardson Jerome Johnson Richardson Sr. (born July 18, 1936) is an American businessman, former NFL player and former owner in the National Football League (NFL). He established the Carolina Panthers franchise, which he owned for 23 years. Early life and ...

(born 1936), American NFL player * Jess Richardson (1930–1975), American Professional Football player *

Jhye Richardson Jhye Avon Richardson (born 20 September 1996) is an Australian cricketer. He made his debut in domestic cricket in October 2015, and made his international debut for the Australia national cricket team in February 2017. Domestic and franchise ...

(born 1996), Australian cricketer * Jiles Perry Richardson (The Big Bopper) (1930–1959), American rock and roll musician *

Jillian Richardson Jillian Cheryl Richardson-Briscoe (born March 10, 1965 in Guayaguayare, Trinidad and Tobago) is a Canadian athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metres. She is a three-time Olympian. In 1988, she equalled Marita Payne's Canadian 400 metres rec ...

(born 1965), Canadian athlete *

Jim Richardson James Anthony Richardson (born 16 February 1941, Tottenham, London) is an English jazz and rock bassist and session musician. He was a member of the progressive rock band If. Career An original member of pioneering British jazz-rock band, ...

(born 1941), English jazz bassist * Jo Richardson, British politician * Jock Richardson (1911–1986), Scottish footballer *

Joely Richardson Joely Kim Richardson (born 9 January 1965) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Julia McNamara in the FX drama series ''Nip/Tuck'' (2003–10) and Katherine Parr in the Showtime series ''The Tudors'' (2010). She has also appea ...

, British actress *

John Richardson (disambiguation) John Richardson may refer to: Academia * John Richardson (translator) (1564–1625), Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, 1615–1625 *John Richardson (orientalist) (1740/1–1795), Oxford editor of ''A Dictionary; Persian, Arabic and English'', ...

multiple people by this name * John V. Richardson Jr. (born 1949), American professor * Johnson William Richardson (1834–1862), first westbound rider for the Pony Express * Johnstone Richardson (1899–1994), New Zealand rugby union player * Jon Richardson, comedian * Jonathan Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Jorge Richardson (born 1976), Puerto Rican track and field athlete * Joseph Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Joseph or Joe *

Josh Richardson Joshua Michael Richardson (born September 15, 1993) is an American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Tennessee Volunteers, earning first-tea ...

(born 1993), American professional basketball player *

Julie Richardson Julie Richardson (born 30 March 1967) is a former professional tennis player from New Zealand. She won seven doubles titles during her career. WTA career finals Doubles: 14 (7 titles, 2 runner-ups) ITF finals Singles (4–4) Doubles (1 ...

, former professional tennis player *

Julieanna Richardson Julieanna L. Richardson (born June 10, 1954) is an American Harvard-trained lawyer and the founder and executive director of The HistoryMakers, a national, 501(c)(3) non-profit educational institution based in Chicago, Illinois, committed to prese ...

(born 1954), American lawyer

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Kane Richardson Kane William Richardson (born 12 February 1991) is an Australian international cricketer who plays domestic cricket for the Melbourne Renegades. Since 2013, Richardson has played international cricket for Australia in both One Day Internatio ...

born (1991), Australian international cricketer *

Kareem Richardson Kareem Andre Richardson (born August 8, 1974) is an American basketball coach who is the former head coach at the University of Missouri–Kansas City The University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) is a public research university in Kansas Ci ...

(born 1974), American basketball coach * Karena Richardson (born 1959), British ice skater * Kate Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Katherine Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Catherine, Cathy, Katharine, Katherine, Kathy, or Katie * Kathleen Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Kaylin Richardson (born 1984), American alpine ski racer * Keith Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Kelly Richardson Kelly Richardson (born 1972) is a Canadian artist working with digital technologies to create hyper-real landscapes. Early life and education Richardson was born August 2, 1972, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. From 1994 to 1997, she studied at th ...

(born 1972), Canadian artist * Ken Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Ken or Kenneth * Kent Richardson (born 1987), American football cornerback * Kevin Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Kieran Richardson Kieran Edward Richardson (born 21 October 1984) is an English former professional footballer who played as a winger, left-back, or central midfielder. Richardson began his career as a trainee at West Ham United, going on to play senior footba ...

, English footballer *

Kieron Richardson Kieron Mark Richardson (born 12 January 1986) is an English actor and television presenter. He plays the role of Ste Hay in '' Hollyoaks'', having previously appeared in '' Heartbeat'' as Ricky Smith. He won the British Soap Award for Best Ons ...

(born 1986), English actor *

Kyle Richardson Kyle Davis Richardson (born March 2, 1973) is a former National Football League (NFL) punter. He played college football at Arkansas State University and went on to have a ten-year professional career. He played for the Rhein Fire in NFL Europ ...

(born 1973), American National Football League punter *

(born 1987), Australian freestyle swimmer *

Kym Richardson Kym Charles Richardson (born 16 March 1958) is an Australian politician. He was a Liberal member of the Australian House of Representatives between 2004 and 2007, representing the South Australian electorate of Kingston. Early life Richardson ...

, Australian politician

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LaTanya Richardson LaTanya Richardson Jackson ( Richardson; born October 21, 1949) is an American actress. She began her career appearing in off-Broadway productions, before playing supporting roles on television and film. Richardson has appeared in films includi ...

(born 1949), American actress and producer *

Laura Richardson Laura Richardson (born April 14, 1962) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for from 2007 to 2013. She is a member of the Democratic Party. She previously represented the 55th district in the California State Assembly fo ...

(born 1962), American politician * Lawrence Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Lawrence, Larry, or Laurence *

Leam Richardson Leam Nathan Richardson (born 19 November 1979) is an English professional football manager and former player who was most recently the manager of Wigan Athletic. As a player, Richardson played for Blackburn Rovers, Bolton Wanderers, Notts Cou ...

, English footballer *

Leander Richardson Leander Pease Richardson (February 28, 1856 – February 2, 1918) was an American journalist, playwright, theatrical writer and author.Lee Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Leigh Richardson Leigh Richardson (26 April 1924 – 27 October 2008) was a Honduran-born Belizean politician. Richardson served as the leader of the People's United Party in the 1950s, and also as mayor of Belize City. Early life Richardson was born to Belizea ...

(1924–2008), Honduran-born Belizean politician * Len Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Leon Richardson Leonard “Leon” Richardson (born 12 February 1957) is an Antiguan former cyclist. He competed in the sprint and 1000m time trial events at the 1984 Summer Olympics The 1984 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXIII Olympiad an ...

(born 1957), Antiguan cyclist * Levi Richardson (1851–1879), American gunman, gambler and buffalo hunter * Lewis Richardson, English boxer *

Lewis Fry Richardson Lewis Fry Richardson, FRS (11 October 1881 – 30 September 1953) was an English mathematician, physicist, meteorologist, psychologist, and pacifist who pioneered modern mathematical techniques of weather forecasting, and the application of s ...

(1881–1953), English mathematician * Linsdall Richardson (1881–1967), British geologist * Liza Richardson, American music supervisor * Lloyd Richardson, Sint Maarten politician and physician * Lorne Richardson (born 1950), Canadian Football League defensive back * Louie Richardson (born 1985), professional Canadian football defensive end *

Louise Richardson Dame Louise Mary Richardson (born 8 June 1958 ) is an Irish political scientist whose specialist field is the study of terrorism. In January 2016 she became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford, having formerly served as the Principa ...

, Irish academic, Principal of the

University of St Andrews (Aien aristeuein) , motto_lang = grc , mottoeng = Ever to ExcelorEver to be the Best , established = , type = Public research university Ancient university , endowment ...

* Luke Richardson (born 1969), Canadian hockey player *

Lunsford Richardson Lunsford Richardson (December 29, 1854 - August 21, 1919) was an American pharmacist from Selma, North Carolina, and the founder of Vick Chemical Company (which became Richardson Vicks Inc.). Early life Lunsford was born in 1854 on a farm near ...

(1854–1919), U.S. pharmacist *

Lyndel Richardson Lyndel Rashad Richardson (born 7 May 1986) is an Anguillan cricketer and current member of the Leeward Islands cricket team. Playing career He made his debut for Anguilla at the 2006 Stanford 20/20 Tournament in Antigua and made his first appea ...

(born 1986), Anguillan cricketer * Lynn Richardson, Canadian artist and sculptor

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Maisie Richardson-Sellers Maisie Richardson-Sellers is a British actress. She is known for her recurring role as Eva Sinclair on The CW series '' The Originals'', as well as her starring roles as King Saul of Israel's daughter Michal in the ABC Biblical series '' Of K ...

(born 1992), English actress *

Malachi Richardson Malachi Richardson (born January 5, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for GTK Gliwice of the Polish Basketball League (PLK). He played one season of college basketball for Syracuse before being selected by the Charlotte Hornets ...

(born 1996), American professional basketball player *Marc, Debra, and Jacob Richardson, Canadian victims of the

Richardson family murders Three members of the Richardson family were murdered in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada in April 2006. The murders were planned and committed by the family's 12-year-old daughter Jasmine Richardson and her 23-year-old boyfriend Jeremy Steinke, no ...

in 2006 * Marcus Richardson (born 1984), American football linebacker * Marcia Richardson (born 1972), English athlete *

Marie Richardson Marie Elisabet Richardson (born 6 June 1959) is a Swedish stage, film, and television actress. She studied at the Teaterhögskolan i Stockholm from 1982 to 1985 and has been employed by The Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm ever since. Richa ...

(born 1959), Swedish stage and film actress * Margaret Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Marion Richardson Marion Elaine Richardson (9 October 1892 – 12 November 1946) was a British educator and author of books on penmanship and handwriting. Biography Marion Richardson was born on 9 October 1892 in Ashford, Kent, the second daughter of Walter Marsha ...

(1892–1946), British educator and author * Mark Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Marque Richardson (born 1985), American actor * Martin Richardson (born 1941), British-American scientist * Marvin Thomas Richardson (born 1941), American politician *

Mary Richardson Mary Raleigh Richardson (1882/3 – 7 November 1961) was a Canadian suffragette active in the women's suffrage movement in the United Kingdom, an arsonist, a socialist parliamentary candidate and later head of the women's section of the Br ...

(1882/3?–1961), Canadian suffragette and vandalist *

Matterral Richardson Matterral Richardson (born June 30, 1985) is a former American Football cornerback. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Arkansas. Richardson has also played for the Houston ...

(born 1985), American Football cornerback * Matthew Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Maurice Howe Richardson Maurice Howe Richardson (31 December 1851, Athol, Massachusetts – 2 August 1912) was an American surgeon. Richardson, who qualified MD at Harvard Medical School in 1877 was appointed Moseley Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School in 1 ...

(1851–1912), US surgeon and inventor * Max Richardson (born 1948), Australian rules footballer * Max Richardson (sailor), British sailor * Mel Richardson, American politician * Michael Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Michael or Mike * Michele Richardson (born 1969), American competition swimmer * Mick Richardson (1874–1920), English footballer * Midge Richardson (1930–2012), American nun and educator *

Milo Barnum Richardson Milo Barnum Richardson (February 13, 1849 – May 17, 1912) was president of the Barnum Richardson Company. He served as a state representative and a state senator. Richardson was the son of industrialist Leonard Richardson. Milo B. Richard ...

(1849–1912), American politician * J. Milton Richardson (1913–1980), bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas *

Miranda Richardson Miranda Jane Richardson (born 3 March 1958) is an English actress. She made her film debut playing Ruth Ellis in '' Dance with a Stranger'' (1985) and went on to receive Academy Award nominations for '' Damage'' (1992) and ''Tom & Viv'' (1994). ...

, British actress

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Naazim Richardson Naazim Richardson (died 24 July 2020) was an American boxing trainer from Philadelphia. Richardson is most notable for training Bernard Hopkins and Shane Mosley, "Sugar" Shane Mosley, in addition to Steve Cunningham and Karl Dargan. He is also kno ...

(died 2020), American boxer and boxing trainer * Naomi Sewell Richardson (1892–1993), American suffragist * Natasha Richardson (1963–2009), British actress * Neil Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Nicholas Richardson, British Classical scholar * Nick Richardson, English footballer *

Nicole Richardson Nicole Richardson (born 26 June 1970 in Melbourne) is a softball player from Australia, who won a bronze medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics. She also represented Australia in netball, winning gold at the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Richard ...

(born 1970), Australian softball player *

Nolan Richardson Nolan Richardson Jr. (born December 27, 1941) is a former American basketball head coach best known for his tenure at the University of Arkansas, where he won the 1994 NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament and led the Razorbacks to three F ...

(born 1941), American basketball head coach *

Nolan Richardson III Nolan Richardson III (July 16, 1964 – May 13, 2012) was an American college basketball coach and the son of National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame coach Nolan Richardson. Playing career Richardson played for Booker T. Washington High S ...

(1964–2012), American college basketball coach * Nolen Richardson (1903–1951), American baseball player * Norman Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Norman or Norm

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* Origen Richardson (1795–1876), American politician *

Owen Willans Richardson Sir Owen Willans Richardson, FRS (26 April 1879 – 15 February 1959) was a British physicist who won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1928 for his work on thermionic emission, which led to Richardson's law. Biography Richardson was born in Dew ...

(1879–1959), English physicist

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Paddy Richardson Paddy Richardson is a writer who lives in Dunedin, New Zealand. She has published two collections of short stories, ''Choices'' (Hard Echo Press, 1986) and ''If We Were Lebanese'' (Steele Roberts, 2003), and three novels, ''The Company of a Dau ...

, New Zealand writer * Passion Richardson (born 1975), American former sprint athlete *

Patricia Richardson Patricia Castle Richardson (born February 23, 1951) is an American actress best known for her portrayal of Jill Taylor on the ABC sitcom ''Home Improvement'', for which she was nominated four times for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding L ...

, American actress *

, British politician * Paul Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Perry Richardson Perry Richardson (born July 7, 1958) is an American bass guitarist who played in FireHouse until 2000 and is currently the bassist of Stryper. Biography Perry Richardson graduated Conway High School in Conway, South Carolina and went on to ...

(born 1963), American rock bassist *

Perry Richardson Bass Perry Richardson Bass (November 11, 1914 – June 1, 2006) was an American heir, investor, philanthropist and sailor. Early life Perry Richardson Bass was born on November 11, 1914, in Wichita Falls, Texas.Leslie WaynePerry R. Bass, 91, Patriarch ...

(1914–2006), an American heir, investor and philanthropist * Peter Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Philip Richardson Sir Philip Wigham Richardson, 1st Baronet, (26 January 1865 – 23 November 1953) was a British sport shooter and Conservative politician. He was the first son of John Wigham Richardson, the shipbuilder from Newcastle upon Tyne. He also compet ...

, New Zealand Anglican bishop * Phillip Richardson (cyclist) (born 1949), Trinidad cyclist *

Phillip J. S. Richardson Phillip J. S. Richardson (full name: Phillip John Sampey Richardson; 1875–1963) was a British writer on dancing."Philip J. S. Richardson" ''Oxford Dictionary of Dance'', 2000, p. 394 He was born in Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire, UK, on 17 March 187 ...

(1875–1973), British writer on dance *

Pooh Richardson Jerome "Pooh" Richardson Jr. (born May 14, 1966) is an American former basketball player who played 10 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected in the first round of the 1989 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, ...

(born 1966), American basketball player

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Quentin Richardson Quentin Lamar Richardson (born April 13, 1980) is an American former professional basketball player who was formerly the director of player development for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "Q-Rich", he p ...

(b. 1980), NBA basketball player

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Ralph Richardson Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, with John Gielgud and Laurence Olivier, was one of the trinity of male actors who dominated the British stage for much of the 20th century. He w ...

(1812–1897), New Zealand politician *Sir

(1902–1983), British actor *

Rex Richardson Rex Richardson (born August 18, 1983) is an American politician from California who has served as the mayor of Long Beach, California since 2022. A member of the Democratic Party, Richardson was previously served as a member of the Long Beach Ci ...

(born 1983), American politician * Ric Richardson (born 1962), Australian litigant and inventor * Richard Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Richard or Richie *

Rico Richardson Rico Richardson (born July 1, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Jackson State University. He was a member of the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, and San ...

(born 1991), American football player * Robert Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Robin Richardson, Progressive Conservative party member of the Canadian House of Commons *

Roger Wolcott Richardson Roger Wolcott Richardson (30 May 1930 – 15 June 1993) was a mathematician noted for his work in representation theory and geometry. He was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and educated at Louisiana State University, Harvard University an ...

(1930–1993), American mathematician *

Roland Richardson Roland George Dwight Richardson (born May 14, 1878, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia; died July 17, 1949, Antigonish, Nova Scotia) was a prominent Canadian-American mathematician chiefly known for his work building the math department at Brown University a ...

(1878–1949), Canadian-American mathematician *

Ron Richardson Ronald E. Richardson (January 27, 1952 – April 5, 1995) was an American actor and operatic baritone. Richardson began his career in the mid-1970s appearing in regional theater and opera productions. He appeared in several Broadway musicals from ...

(1952–1995), American actor and operatic baritone * Ronald Richardson (1927–1998), English cricketer * Roy Richardson (born 1963), former Sint Maartener cricketer *

Rupert Richardson Rupert Florence Richardson (January 14, 1930January 24, 2008) was an American civil rights activist and civil rights leader who served as the national president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) from 1992 ...

(1930–2008), American Civil Rights activist * Russell Richardson (born 1977), Australian professional rugby league footballer *

Ruth Richardson Ruth Margaret Richardson (born 13 December 1950) is a New Zealand retired politician of the National Party who served as Minister of Finance from 1990 to 1993. Her 1991 budget, which she dubbed the "Mother of all Budgets", formed the catalyst ...

(born 1950), New Zealand politician

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Salli Richardson Salli Elise Richardson-Whitfield () is an American actress, director and producer. Richardson is known for her role as Angela in the film ''A Low Down Dirty Shame'' (1994) and for her role as Dr. Allison Blake on the Syfy comedy-drama series '' ...

, American television and film actress * Samuel Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Samuel or Sam *

Sarah Richardson Sarah Richardson (born October 22, 1971) is a Canadian interior designer and television personality who started out her career as a prop stylist in 1994. Since then, she has hosted several television series on design for HGTV in Canada. Sarah Ri ...

(born 1971), Canadian designer and television personality * Scott Richardson (born 1977), English first-class cricketer * Sean Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Sha'Carri Richardson Sha'Carri Richardson ( ; born March 25, 2000) is an American track and field sprinter who competes in the 100 meters and 200 meters. Richardson rose to fame in 2019 as a freshman at Louisiana State University, running 10.75 seconds to break th ...

(born 2000), American sprinter *

Shane Richardson (rugby league) Shane Richardson is the general manager of football of the Australian National Rugby League team, the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Richardson rejoined the club in his current role in 2016 from the NRL, where he had served as the head of game strategy a ...

, Australian rugby league administrator * Shane Richardson (American football), American football coach and player *

Shannon Richardson Shannon Guess Richardson (née Rogers; born August 31, 1977) is an American convicted felon and former actress. She worked in television and film roles, including '' The Walking Dead'', but is best known for sending ricin-laced letters to U.S. ...

(born 1977), American actress and convicted felon * Shaquille Richardson (born 1992), American football player * Shaun Richardson (born 1985), Arena football linebacker * Shayna Richardson (born 1984), student skydiver *

Sheldon Richardson Sheldon Adam Richardson (born November 29, 1990) is an American football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Missouri, and was drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2013 NFL Draft. Richardson ha ...

(born 1990), American football defensive end * Sid W. Richardson (1891–1959), Texas businessman and philanthropist * Simon Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people *

Soko Richardson Eulis Soko Richardson (December 8, 1939 – January 29, 2004) was an American rhythm and blues drummer. His career spanned almost fifty years, during which he performed and recorded with seminal groups including John Mayall's Bluesbreakers and ...

(1939–2004), American rhythm and blues drummer *

Spec Richardson Harold Beland "Spec" Richardson (October 27, 1922 – April 12, 2016) was an American professional baseball executive. He served as the general manager of two Major League Baseball teams, the Houston Astros (1967–75) and San Francisco Giant ...

(1922–2016), American baseball manager * Steve Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Steve, Steven, or Stephen *

Stuart Richardson Stuart Richardson (born 15 August 1973) is a Welsh musician. He is the bassist for the rock band No Devotion, formed by former members of Lostprophets and Geoff Rickly of Thursday. He is also the touring bassist for Thursday. Career Richardson ...

, bassist for the Welsh band

Lostprophets Lostprophets (stylised as lostprophets) were a Welsh Rock music, rock band from Pontypridd, formed in 1997 by singer and lyricist Ian Watkins (Lostprophets singer), Ian Watkins and guitarist Lee Gaze. The band was founded after their former band ...

Susan Richardson (disambiguation) Susan Richardson may refer to: * Susan Richardson Susan Richardson is a retired American actress, best known for her role as Susan Bradford on the television series ''Eight Is Enough'', which she played from 1977 to 1981. Early life Born in C ...

, multiple people *

Sy Richardson Sy Richardson is an American film and television actor. Also a two-time screenwriter, Richardson wrote the screenplay for the 1993 film ''Posse''. Early life and education He was born in Cincinnati and grew up in Chicago. He attended Farragut C ...

(born 1941), American film and television actor * Sylvan Richardson, British guitarist and composer *

Sylvia Richardson Sylvia Therese Richardson is a French/British Bayesian statistician and is currently Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the MRC Biostatistics Unit at the University of Cambridge. In 2021 she became the president of the Royal Statistical ...

, French Bayesian statistician

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Terry Richardson Terrence Richardson (born August 14, 1965) is an American fashion and portrait photographer. He has shot advertising campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Aldo, Supreme, Sisley, Tom Ford, and Yves Saint Laurent among others, and also done work for ma ...

(born 1965), American fashion photographer *

Terry Richardson (ice hockey) Terrance Paul Richardson (born May 7, 1953) is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender. He played 20 games in the National Hockey League with the Detroit Red Wings and St. Louis Blues between 1973 and 1979. The rest of his career, which lasted f ...

(born 1953), Canadian ice hockey player * Terry Richardson (rugby league), English professional rugby league footballer * Thomas Richardson (disambiguation) list of people named "Thomas Richardson" * Tim Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Todd Richardson (born 1976), American politician * Tom Richardson (1870–1912), English cricketer * Tom Richardson (1883–1939), American Major League Baseball player * Tony Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people * Tracey Richardson (born 1982), British diver *

Trent Richardson Trenton Jamond Richardson (born July 10, 1990) is an American football running back for the Caudillos de Chihuahua of Fútbol Americano de México. He played college football for the University of Alabama, was recognized as an All-American, ...

(born 1990), American football running back

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* Udney Richardson (1869–1943), Canadian politician

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* Vaughan Richardson (died 1729), English organist and composer * Victor Richardson (disambiguation), multiple people called Victor or Vic

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Wally Richardson Wallace Herman "Wally" Richardson (born February 11, 1974) is a former American football quarterback. Professional career Richardson played college football at Penn State. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the seventh round of the 199 ...

, English footballer *

(born 1974), American football quarterback * Walter Richardson (disambiguation) list of people named Walter *

Wayne Richardson Wayne Richardson (born 8 December 1946) is a former Australian rules footballer in the (then) Victorian Football League. Collingwood Football Club snared Wayne Richardson from South Fremantle Football Club in 1965 before he had made his senio ...

(born 1946), Australian rules footballer *

Wendy Richardson Wendy Richardson, OAM (born 1933) is one of Australia's most popular playwrights, best known as the author of ''Windy Gully''. Richardson lives in Mount Kembla near Wollongong, New South Wales. She is very active in the local community, worki ...

(born 1933), Australian playwright * Wes Richardson (born 1930), Canadian curler *

Wilds P. Richardson Wilds Preston Richardson (20 March 1861 in Hunt County, Texas – 20 May 1929) was an officer of the United States Army notable for being an explorer and geographer of Alaska in the early decades of the 20th century. During World War I, he was pr ...

(1861–1929), American explorer and geographer * William Richardson (disambiguation) list of people named William, Bill, Billy, Will, or Willie *

Willis Richardson Willis Richardson (November 5, 1889 – November 7, 1977) was an American playwright. Biography Willis Richardson was born on November 5, 1889 in Wilmington, North Carolina, a son of Willis Wilder and Agnes Ann (Harper) Richardson. His fami ...

(1889–1977), American playwright *

, American professional football player-coach *

Wyman Richardson Wyman Richardson (3 August 1896, Marion, Massachusetts – 1953, Boston) was an American physician, medical school professor, amateur naturalist, and author, known for his 1947 book ''The House on Nauset Marsh''. His father was the noted surgeon ...

(1896–1953), American physician and author

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* Yvette Richardson, American meteorologist and expert on severe convection/tornadoes

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