Richard Donovan

• Richard Donovan (speed skater), American speed skater
• Richard J. Donovan, member of the California legislature
• Dick Donovan, Major League Baseball pitcher
• Richard Donovan (runner), Irish runner and marathoner
• Richard II O'Donovan, Irish general
• Rich Donovan, expert in business development issues surrounding disability and accessibility
• Richard Donovan (rugby union), Welsh rugby union player
• Richard Donovan (composer), American composer and organist