Richard Head (c. 1637–1686) was an author and playwright. Richard Head may also refer to: Richard Head (footballer) (1887–1940), Australian rules football player Sir Richard Head, 1st Baronet (c. 1609–1689), MP for Rochester Sir Richard Head, 3rd Baronet, of the Head baronets Richard Head, 2nd Viscount Head (born 1937) Sir Richard Douglas Somerville Head, 6th Baronet (born 1951), of the Head baronets