Lawler is an Irish surname. It is an Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Leathlobhair. Notable people with the surname include: *

Anderson Lawler Anderson Lawler (May 5, 1902 – April 6, 1959) was an American actor and producer in film and theatre who had a career lasting from the 1920s through the 1950s. He began on Broadway before moving to featured and supporting roles in Hollywood ove ...

(1902–1959), American actor * Brian Lawler (1972–2018), American wrestler known as Brian Christopher *

Chris Lawler Chris Lawler (born 20 October 1943) is a former footballer who enjoyed much of Liverpool's success of the mid 1960s to early 1970s. Life and playing career A right-sided defender, Lawler joined his local club when he turned 17 in October 196 ...

(born 1943), British footballer *

Fergal Lawler The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in Limerick, Ireland. Originally named the Cranberry Saw Us, the band were formed in 1989 by lead singer Niall Quinn, guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler. Quinn was ...

, Irish drummer *

Frank Lawler Frank Lawler (June 25, 1842 – January 17, 1896) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born in Rochester, New York, Lawler attended the public schools. He moved with his parents to Chicago, Illinois in 1854. He was a news agent on a rail ...

(1842–1896), American politician *

Geoffrey Lawler Geoffrey John Lawler (born 30 October 1954) is a British public affairs consultant. He was a Conservative Party Member of Parliament, representing Bradford North from 1983 to 1987. Early life Lawler was born in Nairobi, Kenya, where his father ...

(born 1954), British politician * George Lawler (born 1995), English rugby league footballer *

Greg Lawler Gregory Francis Lawler (born July 14, 1955) is an American mathematician working in probability theory and best known for his work since 2000 on the Schramm–Loewner evolution. He received his PhD from Princeton University in 1979 under the supe ...

(born 1955), American mathematician *

Jerry Lawler Jerry O'Neil Lawler (born November 29, 1949), better known as Jerry "The King" Lawler, is an American color commentator and professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, although he has not performed as a full-time commentator since Apr ...

(born 1949), American wrestler and color commentator *

John Jeremiah Lawler John Jeremiah Lawler (August 4, 1862 – March 11, 1948) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Lead (later changed to Diocese of Rapid City) in South Dakota from 1916 until his death in 1948. ...

(1862–1948), American bishop *John Paul Lawler (born 1979), real name of Scottish musician

Jon Fratelli Jon Fratelli (born John Paul Lawler; 4 March 1979) is a Scottish musician and singer-songwriter, best known for his work with the band The Fratellis. Alongside his work with The Fratellis, Lawler has played in a band called Codeine Velvet Cl ...

* Justin Lawler (born 1994), American football player *

Kate Lawler Kate Lawler (born 7 May 1980) is an English television personality, presenter, model and DJ. She became the first female winner of ''Big Brother UK'' after winning the third series of the reality series in 2002. Since ''Big Brother'', she has ...

(born 1980), English model and DJ *

Kenny Lawler Kenneth James Lawler, Jr. (born June 25, 1994) is a professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round, 243rd overall, of ...

(born 1994), American football player * Lillian B. Lawler (1898–1990), American philologist *

Louise Lawler Louise Lawler (born 1947) is a U.S. artist and photographer living in Brooklyn, New York.Louise Lawler ...

(born 1947), American artist * Michael K. Lawler (1814–1882), Irish-American army general *

Mike Lawler Michael Vincent Lawler (born September 9, 1986) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for New York's 17th congressional district since 2023. From 2021 to 2022, he was a Republican member of the New York State Assembly fro ...

(born 1986), American congressman from New York * Peter Lawler (disambiguation), numerous people *

Ralph Lawler Ralph Anthony Lawler (born April 21, 1938) is an American former television and radio personality. He is best known for his 41-year tenure as the voice of the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Clippers. Going back to the franchise's ...

(born 1938), American television and radio personality *

Ray Lawler Raymond Evenor Lawler (born 23 May 1921) is an Australian actor, dramatist, and theatre producer and director. His most notable play was his tenth, '' Summer of the Seventeenth Doll'' (1953), which had its premiere in Melbourne in 1955. The ...

(born 1921), Australian playwright and actor *

Robbie Lawler Robert Lawler (born March 20, 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist who has been competing since 2001. He is the former UFC Welterweight Champion, former EliteXC Middleweight Champion, and has formerly competed in Strikeforce, ...

(born 1982), American mixed martial artist *

Rod Lawler Rod Lawler (born 12 July 1971) is an English professional snooker player. He is noted for his slow playing style which gave rise to his nickname, "Rod the Plod". After turning professional in 1990, Lawler has reached one ranking tournament fin ...

(born 1971), English snooker player *

Sean Lawler Sean P. Lawler served as Chief of Protocol of the United States from December 2017 until July 2019. Career Prior to assuming the role of Chief of Protocol, he was the Director for Visits, Planning, and Diplomatic Affairs at the National Securi ...

, Chief of Protocol of the United States *

Steve Lawler (DJ) Steve Lawler (born 1973) is a British house music producer and DJ born in Birmingham, England. He is a five time DJ Awards winner and has held residences at many popular dance clubs such as Space, The End and Twilo. Because of his successful pe ...

(born 1973), British electronic musician * Steve Lawler (wrestler) (1965–2021), American professional wrestler * Sylvia Lawler (1922–1996), English geneticist * Tony Lawler (born 1961), Australian politician * Traugott Lawler (born 1937), American historian

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{{surname, Lawler English-language surnames Surnames of Irish origin Anglicised Irish-language surnames

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