Richard E. Gant (born March 10, 1944) is an American actor. His credits include the films Rocky V (as the Don King-esque George Washington Duke), Godzilla, Bean, and Nutty Professor II: The Klumps, as well as the TV series Seinfeld, The Cosby Show, Deadwood, Babylon 5, Special Unit 2, NYPD Blue, Living Single, and Charmed. He also had a recurring role as the high school principal in Smallville.

On February 6 2007, Gant joined the ABC daytime drama General Hospital in the role of Dr. Russell Ford.

He should not be confused with British actor, Richard E Grant.

Along with Michael McKean, Patrick Cassidy and Dean Cain he is one of four actors to appear in both Lois & Clark: The New Adventures Of Superman and its prequel of sorts Smallville.