Addelman is a

surname In some cultures, a surname, family name, or last name is the portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family, tribe or community. Practices vary by culture. The family name may be placed at either the start of a person's full name ...

of German origin, and means "nobleman", being a combination of "adel" (nobility) and "mann" (man). Notable people with the surname include: *

Ben Addelman Ben Addelman (born 1977) is a Canadian filmmaker. He is known for directing four documentaries: ''Discordia'', '' Bombay Calling'', ''Nollywood Babylon'', and ''Kivalina vs. Exxon''. Besides directing, he is known for work as a cinematographer, sc ...

(born 1977), Canadian filmmaker *

Rebecca Addelman Rebecca Addelman (born 1981) is a Canadian comedian, writer, director and actress living in Los Angeles, California. She was a contributing staff writer on Fox's sitcom ''New Girl''. Background and education Addelman is from Ottawa, Ontario.She ...

(born 1981), Canadian comedian, writer, director, and actress

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