Richard Borthwick is an English actor who played two roles in Emmerdale Farm:
- Surveyor Mel Openshaw from January to May 1976.
- Ruth Pennington's fiance Liam in October 1987.
His other credits include The Guardians, New Scotland Yard, Between The Wars, Bowler, Within These Walls, The Doll, The Brothers, Warship and Whodunnit?