Richard Donovan may refer to:
Richard Donovan (speed skater) (1901–1985), American speed skater Richard J. Donovan, member of the California legislature Dick Donovan (1927–1997), Major League Baseball pitcher Richard Donovan (runner) (born c. 1966), Irish runner and marathoner Richard II O'Donovan (died 1829), Irish general Rich Donovan, expert in business development issues surrounding disability and accessibility Richard Donovan (rugby union) (born 1963), Welsh rugby union player Richard Donovan (composer) (1891–1970), American composer and organist