Donnell is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include:

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Alison Donnell Alison Donnell is an academic, originally from the United Kingdom. She is currently Professor of Modern Literatures in English and Head of School of Humanities at the University of Bristol. Donnell was previously Professor of Modern Literatures ...

, UK academic * Ben Donnell (American football) (1936–2012), American football player * Bobby Donnell, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, ''The Practice'' (1997–2004) * David Donnell (1939–2020), Canadian poet and writer * Deborah Donnell, New Zealand and American statistician *

Forrest C. Donnell Forrest Carl Donnell (August 20, 1884March 3, 1980) was an American attorney and politician who served as a United States Senate, United States senator and the List of governors of Missouri, 40th governor of Missouri. Early life Donnell was bor ...

(1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri * Harry E. Donnell (1867–1959), American Beaux-Arts architect * Hugh O Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell or Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (1606–1642), titular King of Tír Conaill *

Hugh Roe Ó Donnell Hugh Roe O'Donnell II (; 20 October 1572 – 30 August 1602), also known as Red Hugh O'Donnell, was an Irish Chief of the Name, clan chief and senior leader of the Irish confederacy during the Nine Years' War (Ireland), Nine Years' War. He was ...

or Hugh Roe O'Donnell (1572–1602), An Ó Domhnaill (The O'Donnell) and Rí (king) of Dun na nGall * James C. Donnell (1854–1927), American industrialist *

Jeff Donnell Jean Marie "Jeff" Donnell (July 10, 1921 – April 11, 1988) was an American actress. Early years Donnell was born in South Windham, Maine, to Harold and Mildred Donnell, when her father was superintendent at a boys' reformatory in that town. ...

(1921–1988), American film and television actress *

John Donnell Smith Captain John Donnell Smith (June 5, 1829 – December 2, 1928) of Baltimore, Maryland was an American biologist and taxonomist. He was also an officer in the Confederate army. He was a graduate of Yale in 1847, where he was a member of Skull and ...

(1829–1928), biologist and taxonomist from Baltimore, Maryland * John Randolph Donnell (1912–2004), oilman, banker and philanthropist * John R. Donnell Jr. *

Radka Donnell Radka Donnell, (24 November 1928 Sofia, Bulgaria – 13 February 2013 Zurich, Switzerland) was a feminist, painter, art therapist, poet, translator, storyteller, and pioneer of modern quilt-making. She explored what quilts can mean and look like, ...

(1928–2013), Bulgarian feminist * Richard Spaight Donnell (1820–1867), Congressional Representative from North Carolina * Ricky Donnell Ross or Ricky Ross (drug trafficker) (born 1960), American convicted drug trafficker *

Rory Ó Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell Rory is a given name of Gaelic origin. It is an anglicisation of the /''Ruaidhrí'' and /''Ruaraidh'' and is common to the Irish, Highland Scots and their diasporas. for the given name "Rory". The meaning of the name is "red king", composed ...

or Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell (1575–1608), the last King of Tír Chonaill

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* Donnell Bennett (born 1972), former American football fullback *

Donnell Cameron Donnell Cameron is a record producer known for his work with Sublime, Blink-182, and Avenged Sevenfold. He owned a recording studio, Westbeach Recorders, in Hollywood, California. Production In 1991, Cameron produced the debut album for Drive Like ...

, record producer *

Donnell Deeny Sir Donnell Justin Patrick Deeny , KC, SC (born 25 April 1950), styled as the Rt Hon Sir Donnell Deeny, is a mediator and arbitrator (ACIArb) and a former member of the Court of Appeal of Northern Ireland. Sir Donnell is also member of the Cour ...

, KC (born 1950), Chancery Judge in the High Court of Northern Ireland *

Donnell Gilliam Donnell Gilliam (March 12, 1889 – March 6, 1960) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Education and career Donnell Gilliam was born in Tarboro, North Carolina on Ma ...

(1889–1960), United States federal judge *

Donnell Harvey Donnell Eugene Harvey (born August 26, 1980) is an American retired professional basketball player. He previously played in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the New Jersey Nets, Denver Nuggets, Dallas Mavericks, Orlando Magic, and ...

(born 1980), American professional basketball player *

Donnell Holmes Donnell Holmes (born January 3, 1973) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2003 to 2012. Career Holmes had an amateur record of 73-13 (64 KOs) before turning professional in January 2003, winning his first fight at The Hi ...

(born 1973), professional heavyweight boxer *

Donnell II O'Donovan Donal II O'Donovan (), The O'Donovan of Clann Cathail, Lord of Clancahill ( – 1639), was the son of Ellen O'Leary, daughter of O'Leary of Carrignacurra, and Donal of the Skins, The O'Donovan of Clann Cathail. He is most commonly referred to as ...

or Donal II O'Donovan, Lord of Clancahill (died 1639), son of Donal of the Skins, The O'Donovan of Clann Cathail *

Donnell III O'Donovan Donal III O'Donovan (), The O'Donovan of Clancahill, born before 1584, was the son of Helena de Barry and Donal II O'Donovan, The O'Donovan of Clancahill. From the inauguration of his father in 1584 to the date of his own accession to the chiefsh ...

or Donal III O'Donovan, The O'Donovan of Clancahill, born before 1584, son of Donal II O'Donovan, The O'Donovan of Clancahill *

Donnell Irrais Donnell Irrais Ó Conchobair was a Gaelic- Irish lord, . Donell was a member of the Clan Muircheartaigh Uí Conchobhair. His father was Manus mac Muircheartaigh Muimhneach. In 1273, following the murder of Henry Butler, Lord of Umallia, he was b ...

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1272–1274), Gaelic-Irish lord, member of the Clan Muircheartaigh Uí Conchobhair *

Donnell Jones Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Chicago, Illinois. He met record producer Eddie F in the mid-1990s and signed with his record label Untouchables Entertainment, beginning his caree ...

or Donell Jones (born 1973), American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer *

Donnell Mor Mideach Ua Conchobair Donnell Mor Mideach Ua Conchobair, Prince of Connacht, fl. 1144 to 1176. Donnell was a son of King Tairrdelbach Ua Conchobair of Connacht (1088-1156 and Derbforgaill Ni Lochlainn (died 1151. Derbforgaill was the daughter of King Domnall Mac Loc ...

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1144–1176), Prince of Connacht *

Donnell Ó Con Ceanainn Donnell Ó Con Ceanainn, (died 1316) was King of Uí Díarmata. Overview Cú Ceanain was a contemporary, and subject of, King of Connacht Fedlim Ó Conchobair. He fought with him at the Second Battle of Athenry in 1316, where he was one of the ...

, (died 1316), King of Uí Díarmata * Donnell of the Hides or Domhnall na g-Croiceann or Hides, The O'Donovan Mor, Lord of Clancahill from c. 1560 to 1584 *

Donnell Rawlings Donnell M. Rawlings (born December 6, 1968) is an American comedian, actor, and radio host. He is best known as a cast member on the Comedy Central sketch comedy TV series ''Chappelle's Show'' and the HBO drama ''The Wire''. Early life Donnell ...

(born 1970), American comedian and actor *

Donnell Smith Donnell Smith (born May 25, 1949) is former defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the fifth round of the 1971 NFL draft and played with the team that season. After a season away from the ...

(born 1949), former defensive end in the National Football League *

Donnell Thompson Larry Donnell Thompson (October 27, 1958 – September 17, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end for the Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). Thompson played college footba ...

(born 1958), defensive end in the National Football League *

Donnell Washington Donnell Washington (born February 6, 1981) was an American football defensive tackle who was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. College career Washington played college football at Clemson University but forwent his senior season to enter the ...

(born 1981), American football defensive tackle *

Donnell Woolford Donnell Woolford (born January 6, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Chicago Bears. He was selected by the Bears in the first round (11th overa ...

(born 1966), former professional American football cornerback

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