List of Bostonians - R

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• Nicole Raczynski – Female Pro Wrestler known as Nikki Roxx, and Roxxi in TNA Wrestling
• Sumner Redstone – Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Viacom
• Kevin P. Reilly, Sr. – former CEO of Lamar Advertising Company in Baton Rouge and former member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
• Arthur E. Reimer – two time Presidential candidate of the Socialist Labor Party of America
• James Remar – Actor, best known for the role of Ajax in The Warriors
• Lee Remick – Film and television actress
• Jerry Remy – MLB Player and Sports Broadcaster
• Patrick Renna – Actor, best known for the role of Ham in The Sandlot
• Frank Renzulli – Writer/Actor
• Paul Revere – Silversmith and American Revolution patriot
• Jonathan Richman – Musician
• Sam Rivers – Jazz Musician
• Alex Rocco – Actor
• Norman Rockwell – Artist
• Jeremy Roenick – NHL player
• Jereme Rogers – Professional Skateboarder
• John Rowe (1715–1787), Boston resident merchant and diarist, original developer of Rowes Wharf
• Nathaniel Ruggles, Former U.S. Representative
• Bill Russell – Professional basketball player and coach and Olympic gold medallist
• Eli Roth – Director/Writer/Producer/Actor
• Blanchard Ryan – Actress