Richard Cowan

Richard Cowan may refer to:


 * Richard David Cowan (1909–1939), long-term companion of Stewart Mitchell
 * Richard Sumner Cowan (1921–1997), American botanist
 * Richard Cowan (soldier) (1922–1944), American soldier
 * Richard O. Cowan (born 1935), historian of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
 * Richard Cowan (cannabis activist) (born 1940), American cannabis activist
 * Rich Cowan (born 1956), American politician, film producer and director
 * Richard Cowan (bass-baritone) (1957–2015), American opera singer