Riley
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Riley refers to:
Persons with last name "Riley":
- Andy Riley, (contemporary), British author and scriptwriter
- Bennett Riley (1790–1853), American military governor of California before it became a US state
- Billy Riley, catch wrestling instructor and founder of the Snake Pit gym in Wigan, UK
- Bob C. Riley (1924–1994), American politician, briefly Governor of Arkansas in 1975
- Bob Riley (1944–), American politician, Governor of Alabama
- Bob Riley, founder of race car company Riley & Scott
- Bridget Riley (1931–), British op-art painter
- Cassia Riley (1980–), American model
- Chris Riley (1973–), professional American golfer
- Christopher O'Riley (contemporary), American pianist and radio show host
- Daniel Aloysius Riley (1916–1984), Canadian politician
- Denise Riley (1948–), English professor of literature
- Dorothy Comstock Riley (1924–2004), American lawyer and judge
- Duncan Riley (1975–), Australian internet political writer
- Freida J. Riley (1937–1969), American math and science teacher
- Gary Riley (1963–), American actor
- Gina Riley (1961–), Australian actor, writer, singer and comedian
- Harold Riley (1877–1946), Canadian politician from Alberta
- James Riley Captain of the American merchant ship Commerce
- James Riley (1982–), American soccer winger for the New England Revolution
- James Whitcomb Riley (1849–1916), American writer and poet
- Herman Riley (1940–), saxophone player
- Jeannie C. Riley (1945–), American country and gospel music singer
- John Riley (1937–1978), British poet
- John H. Riley (1947–1994), American attorney and railroad transportation administrator
- Jon Riley (1805–1850), Irish-American US Army officer who deserted to fight for Mexico in the Mexican war
- Ken Riley, former American football player
- Larry Riley (1952–1992), American actor
- Lisa Riley, actress and broadcaster
- Malcolm Riley (1960–), British musician and author
- Marc Riley (contemporary), British musician, critic, and disc jockey
- Mark Riley (contemporary), American radio host
- Mark Riley, Australian television presenter
- Mike Riley (1952–)American college football coach
- Pat Riley (1945–), American professional basketball coach
- Raven Riley (1986–), American adult-film actress
- Richard Riley (1933–), American politician, Governor of South Carolina 1979–1987
- Teddy Riley (jazz) (1924–1992), American jazz trumpeter
- Teddy Riley (new jack swing) (1967–), American singer, songwriter, and musician
- Terry Riley (1935–), American composer
- Thomas W. Riley (1804?–1872), twelfth mayor of Louisville, Kentucky
Persons with first name "Riley":
- Riley P. Bechtel (1952–), American businessman
- Riley Chamberlin (1852–1917), American silent film actor
- Riley Martin (1946–), American author
- Riley Freeman Boondocks character
- Deputy Riley a former character on Jericho a tv series on CBS.
Place names:
- Fort Riley, United States Army post in Northeast Kansas
- Riley, Indiana, town in Vigo County, Indiana, USA
- Riley, Oregon, small town in Harney County, Oregon, USA
- Riley County, Kansas, USA
- Riley Township, St. Clair County, Michigan, USA
Other:
- John Riley (song), traditional English folk song
- Riley (motorcar), British motorcar and bicycle manufacturer
- Riley & Scott sportscar racing chassis builder based near Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- The Life of Riley, American television show in the 1950s
- Linkwitz-Riley filter,
- Vanderford-Riley well being schedule, measure of economic well-being used by some economists
- James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children, a major children's medical center in Indianapolis