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

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Ben Donnell (American football) Ben Clay Donnell (July 17, 1936 – July 31, 2012) was an American football defensive end who played one season for the Los Angeles Chargers. He was drafted in the 7th round (77) by the Detroit Lions The Detroit Lions are a professional Ame ...

(1936–2012), American football player *

Bobby Donnell ''The Practice'' is an American legal drama television series created by David E. Kelley centering on partners and associates at a Boston law firm. The show ran for eight seasons on ABC, from March 4, 1997, to May 16, 2004. It won an Emmy in ...

, fictional head of a law firm on the former ABC TV drama, ''The Practice'' (1997–2004) *

David Donnell David Donnell (born 13 October 1939, died 2020) was a Canadian poet and writer. Born in St. Marys, Ontario, Donnell moved to Toronto, Ontario in 1958 before publishing his first book. Poems (1961), During this period Donnell frequented the Bohemi ...

(born 1939), Canadian poet and writer *

Deborah Donnell Deborah J. Donnell is a New Zealand and American biostatistician known for her research on the prevention of HIV infection. She is a professor in the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Division and Public Health Sciences Division of the Fred Hutchins ...

, New Zealand and American statistician * Forrest C. Donnell (1884–1980), United States Senator and the 40th Governor of Missouri *

Harry E. Donnell Harry Ellingwood Donnell (May 2, 1867 – February 25, 1959) was an American Beaux-Arts architect, who designed many commercial and residential structures in New York City and Long Island between 1894 and 1915. Biography Donnell (don-Nell ...

(1867–1959), American Beaux-Arts architect *

Hugh O Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell Hugh Albert O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (October 1606 – August/September 1642 ) (originally known in Irish as Aodh Ailbhe mac Rudhraighe Uí Dhomhnaill), was titular King of Tír Conaill, and son of Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconne ...

or Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (1606–1642), titular King of Tír Conaill *

Hugh Roe Ó Donnell Hugh Roe O'Donnell ( Irish: ''Aodh Ruadh Ó Domhnaill''), also known as Red Hugh O'Donnell (30 October 1572 – 10 September 1602), was a sixteenth-century leader of the Gaelic nobility of Ireland. He became Chief of the Name of Clan O'Donnel ...

or Hugh Roe O'Donnell (1572–1602), An Ó Domhnaill (The O'Donnell) and Rí (king) of Dun na nGall *

James C. Donnell James C. Donnell (April 20, 1854 – January 10, 1927) was an American industrialist. He was the president of The Ohio Oil Company from 1911 until his death in 1927.Ingham, ''Biographical'', 287-288 Early life and career James C. Donnell was b ...

(1854–1927), American industrialist *

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

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

John Donnell Smith Captain John Donnell Smith (June 5, 1829 – December 2, 1928) of Baltimore, Maryland was a 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 Bones. ...

(1829–1928), biologist and taxonomist from Baltimore, Maryland *

John Randolph Donnell John Randolph Donnell (June 22, 1912, Findlay, Ohio – September 8, 2004, Newport, Rhode Island) was oilman, banker and philanthropist, served on the board of the World Scout Foundation, and was a 1958 recipient of the Silver Buffalo Award. Ba ...

(1912–2004), oilman, banker and philanthropist *

John R. Donnell Jr. John Randolph Donnell Jr. was the National President of the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity from 1980 to 1982. He was alumni of the Case Western Ohio Epsilon chapter. John Randolph Donnell Jr. served as the International Commissioner of the Boy Scouts o ...

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 lik ...

(1928–2013), Bulgarian feminist *

Richard Spaight Donnell Richard Spaight Donnell (September 20, 1820 – June 3, 1867) was a Congressional Representative from North Carolina; born in New Bern, North Carolina; was the grandson of United States Founding Father Richard Dobbs Spaight. Early life A scion o ...

(1820–1867), Congressional Representative from North Carolina *

Ricky Donnell Ross Ricky may refer to: Places *Říčky (Brno-Country District), a village and municipality in the Czech Republic *Říčky v Orlických horách, a village in the north of the Czech Republic *Rickmansworth, a town in England sometimes called "Ricky" ...

or Ricky Ross (drug trafficker) (born 1960), American convicted drug trafficker *

Rory Ó Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell Rory O'Donnell (; 1575 – 30 July 1608), younger brother of Hugh Roe O'Donnell, was the last King of Tyrconnell and 1st Earl of Tyrconnell.An apparent original of the letters patent of the Earldom were in the possession of Count Maximilian Ka ...

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

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Donnell Bennett Donnell Bennett, Jr. (born September 14, 1972) is a former American football fullback in the National Football League for the Kansas City Chiefs and the Washington Redskins. Bennett attended Cardinal Gibbons High School. He played college f ...

(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 Lik ...

, 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 Court ...

, QC, 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 Born in Tarboro, North Carolina, Gilliam received a Bac ...

(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 Ph ...

(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 ( ga, Domhnall Ó Donnabháin), The O'Donovan of Clann Cathail, Lord of Clancahill (died 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 ...

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 ( ga, Domhnall Ó Donnabháin), 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 ...

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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fl. ''Floruit'' (; abbreviated fl. or occasionally flor.; from Latin for "they flourished") denotes a date or period during which a person was known to have been alive or active. In English, the unabbreviated word may also be used as a noun indicatin ...

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

Donnell Jones Donell Jones (born May 22, 1973) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is most notable for the hits "U Know What's Up", " Where I Wanna Be", and his cover of Stevie Wonder's " Knocks Me Off My Feet". Jones' first studio a ...

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 Lo ...

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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 Donal of the Skins or Hides ( ga, Domhnall na g-Croiceann), also called Peltry O'Donovan or simply Donal I O'Donovan ( ga, Domhnall Ó Donnabháin), was The O'Donovan Mor, Lord of Clancahill from his inauguration with the White Wand circa 1560 ...

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 is former defensive end in the National Football League. He was drafted 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 NFL, he played two seasons ...

, former defensive end in the National Football League *

Donnell Thompson Donnell Thompson (born October 27, 1958) is a former defensive end who played for the Indy. Colts in the National Football League (NFL). Thompson graduated from the University of North Carolina. His parents are Berthel and Douglas Thompson. A ...

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

Donnell Washington Donnell Washington (born February 6, 1981) is an American football defensive tackle who was born in Beaufort, South Carolina. Early life and education Washington played college football at Clemson University but forwent his senior season to ...

(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 over ...

(born 1966), former professional American football cornerback

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