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 (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 (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 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, record producer * Donnell Deeny, KC (born 1950), Chancery Judge in the High Court of Northern Ireland * Donnell Gilliam (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 (born 1973), professional heavyweight boxer * Donnell II O'Donovan 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 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 (

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1272–1274), Gaelic-Irish lord, member of the Clan Muircheartaigh Uí Conchobhair * Donnell Jones or Donell Jones (born 1973), American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer * Donnell Mor Mideach Ua Conchobair (

1144–1176), Prince of Connacht * Donnell Ó Con Ceanainn, (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 (born 1958), defensive end in the National Football League * Donnell Washington (born 1981), American football defensive tackle * Donnell Woolford (born 1966), former professional American football cornerback

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