| Age | 77 |
| Birthday | 15 October, 1946 |
| Birthplace | Grace-New Haven Hospital (now called Yale-New Haven Hospital), New Haven, Connecticut, USA |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Claim to Fame | The Carpenters |
Richard Lynn Carpenter (born October 15, 1946) is an American musician, record producer, songwriter, and music arranger, who formed half of the sibling duo The Carpenters alongside his sister Karen. He has had numerous roles including record producer, arranger, pianist, keyboardist, lyricist, and composer, as well as joining with Karen on harmony vocals. He has had a minor acting career, beginning with his cameo in the Karen Carpenter Story.
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