Richard Johnson facts for kids

This page lists different people who share the name Richard Johnson or Dick Johnson. Since many people can have the same name, this page helps you find the one you are looking for!

People in Arts and Entertainment

• Richard Johnson (actor) (1927–2015) was an English actor. He appeared in many films and TV shows, including The Haunting and Zulu.
• Richard Johnson (war artist) (born 1966) is a Canadian journalist and artist. He is known for drawing pictures that show what war is like.
• Richard S. Johnson (artist) (born 1939) is an American painter. His art often features beautiful figures and landscapes.
• Dick Johnson (clarinetist) (1925–2010) was a talented musician. He played the clarinet and was part of the famous Artie Shaw band.
• Richard Johnson (pianist) (born 1975) is an American composer and jazz pianist. He is also a music professor.
• Richard "Dick" Johnson was the subject of a 2020 documentary film called Dick Johnson Is Dead.

People in Aviation

• Dick Johnson (test pilot) (1917–2002) was a very important test pilot. He helped start the Society of Experimental Test Pilots in 1955.
• Dick Johnson (glider pilot) (1923–2008) was a skilled glider pilot and engineer. He also wrote books about flying gliders.

People in Law and Politics

• Richard Mentor Johnson (1780–1850) was an American politician. He served as the Vice President of the United States.
• Richard Johnson (judge) (born 1937) was a judge in Ireland. He became the president of the High Court of Ireland.

People in Sports

• Richard Johnson (cricketer, born 1974) is an English cricketer. He played for several teams during his career.
• Richard Johnson (golfer) (born 1972) is a professional golfer from Wales.
• Richard S. Johnson (born 1976) is a professional golfer from Sweden.
• Richard Johnson (rugby) (born 1985) is a rugby league player. He played for the Bradford Bulls team.
• Richard Johnson (soccer) (born 1974) is an Australian soccer player.
• Dick Johnson (racing driver) (born 1945) is a famous Australian racing car driver.
  • Dick Johnson Racing is a motor racing team in Australia. It was founded by Dick Johnson.
• Richard Johnson (jockey) (born 1977) is a well-known British jockey. He rides horses in races.
• Butch Johnson (Richard Andrew Johnson, born 1955) is an American archer. He won an Olympic medal in archery.

Other Notable People

• Richard Johnson (chaplain) (c. 1753–1827) was a chaplain. He was part of the first group of settlers in New South Wales, Australia.
• Richard W. Johnson (1827–1897) was a brigadier general during the American Civil War.
• Richard Johnson (architect) (born 1946) is an Australian architect. He designs buildings.
• Dick Johnson (reporter) (1953–2020) was an American television news anchor and reporter.

See also

• Rich Johnson (disambiguation)
• Rick Johnson (disambiguation)
• Richard Johnston (disambiguation)