Aubrey Richards (6 June 1920 – 29 May 2000) was a Welsh actor who appeared in numerous film and television productions over a 40-year period, often portraying professors.

Richards began his acting career in repertory theatre.

(1967), The Man Who Haunted Himself (1970), Under Milk Wood, Endless Night and Savage Messiah (all 1972).

He also featured as Professor Parry in the Doctor Who adventure The Tomb of the Cybermen (1967).

Richards was married to the distinguished stage manager Diana Boddington and they had two children.