Richard Riordan | |
|---|---|
 Riordan in 1997 | |
| 39th Mayor of Los Angeles | |
| In office July 1, 1993 – July 1, 2001 | |
| Preceded by | Tom Bradley |
| Succeeded by | James Hahn |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Joseph Riordan May 1, 1930 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 2023 (aged 92) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Eugenia Warady
(m. 1955; ann. 1977)Jill Noel
(m. 1980; div. 1998)Nancy Daly
(m. 1998; died 2009)Elizabeth Gregory (m. 2017) |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Businessman, investor, military commander, philanthropist, politician |
| Profession | Investment banker, lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1952–1955 |
| Rank |  First lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Richard Joseph Riordan (May 1, 1930 – April 19, 2023) was an American businessman, investor, military commander, philanthropist, and politician. A decorated Korean War veteran and a member of the Republican Party, Riordan served as the 39th mayor of Los Angeles from 1993 to 2001; as of 2024, he remains the last Republican to hold that office. He ran for governor in the 2002 California gubernatorial election, losing the Republican primary. After politics, he resumed his business career, specializing in private equity.