Richard Ryan may refer to: Richard Ryan (biographer) (1797–1849), British biographer, poet and playwright of Irish descent Richard Ryan (Medal of Honor) (1851–1933), American sailor and Medal of Honor recipient Richard Ryan (GC) (1903–1940), British Royal Navy officer awarded the George Cross, 1940 Richard Ryan (diplomat) (born 1946), Irish poet and diplomat Richard Ryan (professor) (born 1953), American professor of psychology Richard Ryan (politician), politician in Montreal, Quebec, Canada