Easley R. Blackwood (June 25, 1903 - March 27, 1992) is known in the game of contract bridge for inventing the Blackwood convention used in bidding. He is the father of musician Easley Blackwood.

Blackwood was born in Birmingham, Alabama but lived most of his life in Indianapolis, Indiana.

From 1968 to 1971 he was executive secretary of the American Contract Bridge League.