Cottrell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: * Alan Cottrell (1919–2012), British metallurgist and physicist *

Ann Cottrell Free Ann Cottrell Free (June 4, 1916 – October 30, 2004) was an American journalist who wrote extensively on animal protection issues. Biography Free was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 4, 1916. A graduate of Collegiate School and Barnard Co ...

, American journalist * Anthony Cottrell, one of the investors in the Port Phillip Association *

Blair Cottrell Blair Cottrell (born November 1989) is an Australian far-right extremist, often described as a neo-Nazi. He is the former chairman and founding member of the United Patriots Front (UPF) and the Lads Society. He has been convicted of sever ...

, an Australian far-right extremist *

Chris Cottrell Chris Cottrell is the founder of The Reading Initiative, and the student who wrote Chris's Law: Victim's Protection Act. Chris' Law At the age of twelve, Cottrell wrote an idea for legislation as part of a homework project for a student legisl ...

, American entrepreneur * Con Cottrell, Irish sportsperson *

Dorthia Cottrell Dorthia Cottrell (born March 11, 1986) is an American singer for the doom metal band Windhand. She also has an acoustic solo career. Discography With Windhand *''Windhand'' (2012) *''Soma'' (2013) *'' Grief's Infernal Flower'' (2015) *''Etern ...

(born 1986), American singer and musician *

Erin Cottrell Erin Cottrell (born August 24, 1975) is an American actress who has appeared in the role of Missie LaHaye in five of the eight films in the ''Love Comes Softly'' series. She was born in Yardley, Pennsylvania. She acted in '' Love's Long Journey ...

(born 1975), American actress * Frank Cottrell-Boyce, British screenwriter and novelist * Frederick Gardner Cottrell (1877–1948), American inventor and physical chemist * George Cottrell (born 1993), British former politician, financier, and convicted felon *

George Cottrell (rugby) George Thomas Cottrell (third ¼ 1881 – first ¼ 1963), also known by the nickname of "Rocky", was an English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1900s and 1910s. He played representative level rugby unio ...

(1881-1963), English rugby union and rugby league footballer *

Graham Cottrell Graham Allan Cottrell (born 23 March 1945) is a former first-class cricketer and teacher. Life and career Cottrell attended Kingston Grammar School before going up to St Catharine's College, Cambridge. He won a Blue for hockey at Cambridge ...

(born 1945), English cricketer and teacher *

James La Fayette Cottrell James La Fayette Cottrell (August 25, 1808 – September 7, 1885) was a U.S. Representative from Alabama. Born near King William, Virginia, Cottrell completed preparatory studies. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1830 and commen ...

, American politician from Alabama *

Jim Cottrell James Allen Cottrell (born January 13, 1983) is a former American football linebacker. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at New Mexico State. Early life Born the son o ...

, American football linebacker *

Leonard Cottrell Leonard Eric Cottrell (21 May 1913 – 6 October 1974) was a British author and journalist. Many of his books were popularisations of the archaeology of ancient Egypt. Details Leonard Cottrell was born 21 May 1913 at Tettenhall, Wolverhampton to ...

, British writer and archaeologist *

Louis Cottrell Sr. Louis Cottrell (December 25, 1878 – October 17, 1927) was an influential American jazz drummer. "Old Man" Cottrell was the father of Louis Cottrell Jr. and great-grandfather of New Orleans jazz drummer Louis Cottrell. Cottrell was born and ...

(1878–1927), jazz drummer * Louis Cottrell Jr. (1911–1978), jazz reedist *

Myron Cottrell Myron Cottrell was the founder and owner of TPI Specialties, an automobile parts manufacturer, and Cottrell Racing Engines, a machine shop and engine building shop. He is also active in automobile racing, collecting, and restoration. Business care ...

, founder and owner of TPI Specialties *

Nathan Cottrell Nathan Cottrell (born August 2, 1996) is a former American football running back. Cottrell played college football at Georgia Tech. Early life Cottrell played high school football at Knoxville West High School. College career Cottrell play ...

(born 1996), American football player *

Patrick Cottrell Patrick Cottrell (born Patty Yumi Cottrell, 1981) is an American writer. He is the author of ''Sorry to Disrupt the Peace'' and the winner of a 2018 Whiting Award. He teaches at the University of Denver. Biography Cottrell was born in South Kor ...

(born 1981), American writer * Peter Cottrell, British historian and novelist * Porter Cottrell, American professional bodybuilder * Raymond Cottrell, Seventh-day Adventist theologian * Robert Cottrell (1815–1880), coachbuilder and politician in South Australia * Sheldon Cottrell, West Indian cricket player and Jamaican Defense Force soldier *

Stephen Cottrell Stephen Geoffrey Cottrell (born 31 August 1958) is a Church of England bishop. Since 9 July 2020, he has been the Archbishop of York and Primate of England; the second-most senior bishop of the church and the most senior in northern England. He ...

, Bishop of Reading *

T. J. Cottrell Theodore John Cottrell Jr. (born May 3, 1982) is a former American football tight end. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Buffalo State C ...

, American football player * Ted Cottrell, defensive coordinator for the San Diego Chargers * Thomas Cottrell, Canadian politician from New Brunswick *

Travis Cottrell Travis Cottrell is an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, author, and worship leader. Biography Cottrell was raised in Boone, North Carolina. In 1990, he moved to Nashville to study at Belmont University. After grad ...

, American contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, author and worship leader *

William Cottrell William Jensen "Billy" Cottrell (born 1980) is a former Ph.D. candidate at the California Institute of Technology who was convicted in April 2005 of conspiracy associated with the destruction of eight sport utility vehicles and a Hummer dealership ...

, convicted arsonist

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