Shel is a masculine given name, usually a short form of
Sheldon. People named Shel include:
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Shel Bachrach
Sheldon Jay Bachrach (April 7, 1944 – July 8, 2024) was an American insurance broker, investor, businessman, and philanthropist.
Bachrach held positions as President of Entertainment and High Net Worth divisions for USI (acquired by Goldman Sa ...
(1944–2024), American insurance broker, investor, businessman and philanthropist
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Shel Dorf
Sheldon "Shel" Dorf (July 5, 1933 – November 3, 2009) was an American comic book enthusiast and the founder of San Diego Comic-Con.Spurgeon, Tom.Shel Dorf, 1933-2009, ''The Comics Reporter'' (self-published), 4 November 2009. Accessed 4 Novembe ...
(1933–2009), American comic book enthusiast and founder of
San Diego Comic-Con
San Diego Comic-Con is a comic book convention and multi-genre entertainment event held annually in San Diego, California, at the San Diego Convention Center. Founded in 1970, originally showcasing primarily comic books and science fiction/fant ...
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Shel Kaphan
Shel Kaphan is an American computer programmer who was the first employee of technology company Amazon. Working there from 1994 to 1999, he co-wrote the first Amazon website, wrote the product review system, and contributed to 1-Click. Amazon f ...
(born 1952/3), American computer programmer and first employee of technology company Amazon
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Shel Macrae
The Fortunes are an English harmony beat group. Formed in Birmingham, the Fortunes first came to prominence and international acclaim in 1965, when " You've Got Your Troubles" broke into the US, Canadian, and UK Top 10s. Afterwards, they had ...
(1943–2022), born Andrew Raeburn Semple, lead singer and rhythm guitarist of the English band The Fortunes from 1966 to 1977
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Shel Silverstein
Sheldon Allan Silverstein (; September 25, 1930 – May 10, 1999) was an American writer, cartoonist, songwriter, and musician. Born and raised in Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, Silverstein briefly attended university before being drafted into ...
(1930–1999), American writer known for his cartoons, songs and children's books
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Shel Talmy
Sheldon Talmy (August 11, 1937 – November 13, 2024) was an American record producer, songwriter, and arranger, best known for his work in England in the 1960s with the Who, the Kinks, and many other artists.
Talmy arranged and produced hits ...
(born 1937), American record producer, songwriter and arranger
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Shel Trapp
Shel Trapp (1935 – October 18, 2010) was a community organizer based in Chicago, co-founder of National People's Action (along with Gale Cincotta), and author of several books and pamphlets on community organizing. Trapp and Cincotta are widely ...
(1935–2010), American community organizer
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