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 but did not play for them.
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(1936–2012), American football player
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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)
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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 Bohem ...
(born 1939), Canadian poet and writer
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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
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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
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Harry E. Donnell (1867–1959), American Beaux-Arts architect
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Hugh O Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell or Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (1606–1642), titular King of Tír Conaill
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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
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James C. Donnell (1854–1927), American industrialist
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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' reform ...
(1921–1988), American film and television actress
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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.
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(1829–1928), biologist and taxonomist from Baltimore, Maryland
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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.
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(1912–2004), oilman, banker and philanthropist
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John R. Donnell Jr.
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Radka Donnell (1928–2013), Bulgarian feminist
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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 ...
(1820–1867), Congressional Representative from North Carolina
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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"
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or Ricky Ross (drug trafficker) (born 1960), American convicted drug trafficker
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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 foo ...
(born 1972), former American football fullback
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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 Like ...
, record producer
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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
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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 Bache ...
(1889–1960), United States federal judge
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 ba ...
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''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
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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 albu ...
or Donell Jones (born 1973), American R&B singer, songwriter and record producer
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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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''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 ...
1144–1176), Prince of Connacht
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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
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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
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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 R ...
(born 1970), American comedian and actor
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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
The 1971 National Football League draft was held January 28–29, 1971, at the Belmont Pla ...
, former defensive end in the National Football League
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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.
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(born 1958), defensive end in the National Football League
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Donnell Washington (born 1981), American football defensive tackle
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Donnell Woolford
Donnell Woolford (born January 6, 1966) is an American former professional American football, 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 firs ...
(born 1966), former professional American football cornerback
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Donnell, Missouri
Donnell is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Missouri
Missouri is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. Ranking 21st in land area, it is bordered by eight states (tied for the most wi ...
, a community in the United States
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Donnell Library Center
The 53rd Street Library is a branch of the New York Public Library at 18 West 53rd Street (Manhattan), 53rd Street, just west of Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. The library is composed of three floors, including two basement levels, and contai ...
, branch of the New York City Library
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Guzmania donnellsmithii
''Guzmania donnellsmithii'' is a plant species in the genus ''Guzmania''. This species is native to Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and Ecuador
Ecuador ( ; ; Quechua: ''Ikwayur''; Shuar: ''Ecuador'' or ''Ekuatur''), officially the Republi ...
'', species of the genus Guzmania
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Harry E. Donnell House
The Harry E. Donnell House, also known as The Hill, is a historic 33-room Tudor Revival mansion located on the north shore of Long Island, at 71 Locust Lane, Eatons Neck, Suffolk County, New York. The mansion was designed by New York City archit ...
, historic 33-room Tudor mansion on the north shore of Long Island, New York
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Mac Donnell Douglas or McDonnell Douglas, major American aerospace manufacturer and defense contractor
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Pisonia donnellsmithii
''Pisonia donnellsmithii'' is a species of plant in the family Nyctaginaceae. It is found in El Salvador and Guatemala. It is threatened by habitat loss
Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by ...
'', species of plant in the family Nyctaginaceae
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USS Donnell (DE-56), Buckley-class destroyer escort of the United States Navy
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Dunnell (disambiguation)
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