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Academia

* Edward J. O'Donnell (1909–1986), President of Marquette University (1948–1962) *

Guillermo O'Donnell Guillermo Alberto O'Donnell Ure (February 24, 1936 – November 29, 2011) was a prominent Argentine political scientist, specializing in comparative politics, who spent most of his career working in Argentina and the United States, and who m ...

(1936–2011), Argentinian academic *

Hugo O'Donnell, Duke of Tetuan Hugo O'Donnell y Duque de Estrada, 7th Duke of Tetuán, GE, OM (born 29 September 1948), is a Spanish peer and historian who was the vice president of the International Commission for Maritime History, censor of the Real Academia de la Histor ...

(born 1948), Spanish naval historian, and Knight of Malta *

James J. O'Donnell James Joseph O'Donnell (born 1950) is a classical scholar and University Librarian at Arizona State University. He formerly served as University Professor at Georgetown University (2012-2015) and as Provost of Georgetown University from 2002– ...

(born 1950), classical scholar and Provost of Georgetown University *

Patrick Denis O'Donnell Patrick Denis O'Donnell (9 January 1922 – 1 January 2005) was an Irish Military history, military historian, writer, former UN peace-keeper, and Commandant of the Irish Defence Forces. Background He was born in the Kerries Tralee, County Kerry ...

(1922–2005), Irish military historian

Entertainment and the arts

* Cathy O'Donnell (1923–1970), American actress, originally Ann Steely * Chris O'Donnell (born 1970), American actor *

Daniel O'Donnell (singer) Daniel Francis Noel O'Donnell, MBE (born 12 December 1961) is an Irish singer, television presenter and philanthropist. After rising to public attention in 1983, he has since become a household name in Ireland and Britain; he has also had cons ...

(born 1961), Irish musician *

Heather O'Donnell Heather O'Donnell is an American classical pianist and psychologist living in Düsseldorf, Germany. Life O'Donnell was born in Summit, New Jersey in 1973. She began studying piano at the age of five, her most influential teachers were Charles ...

, American concert pianist *

James O'Donnell (organist) James Anthony O'Donnell (born 15 August 1961) is a British organist, choral conductor and academic teacher. He was master of music at Westminster Cathedral in London from 1988 to 2000 and made recordings with the cathedral choir; their record ...

(born 1961), organist, choral conductor and academic teacher, Westminster Abbey * Jamie-Lee O'Donnell, Irish actress * Keir O'Donnell (born 1978), Australian actor living in Los Angeles * Lawrence O'Donnell (born 1951), American television host of ''The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell'', political analyst and writer *

Martin O'Donnell Martin O'Donnell (born May 1, 1955) is an American composer known for his work on video game developer Bungie's series, such as '' Myth'', ''Oni'', ''Halo'', and ''Destiny''. O'Donnell collaborated with his musical colleague Michael Salvatori ...

(born 1955), Audio Director for Bungie * Michael O'Donnell (1928–2019), British physician and broadcaster * Roger O'Donnell (born 1955), English musician and keyboardist of The Cure * Rosie O'Donnell (born 1962), American actress and television hostess * Steve O'Donnell (born 1954), American television scriptwriter * Steven O'Donnell (Australian actor) (born 1980), Australian television presenter and actor

Characters

* Wolf O'Donnell, a character in Nintendo's ''Star Fox'' video game series

Journalism

Kelly O'Donnell Kelly O'Donnell (born May 17, 1965) is an American journalist. She is a political reporter for NBC News as White House and Capitol Hill correspondent. She appears on ''NBC Nightly News'', ''Today'', ''Meet The Press'', and MSNBC. Background O ...

(born 1965), American journalist *

Norah O'Donnell Norah Morahan O'Donnell (born January 23, 1974) is an American television journalist who is currently anchor of the ''CBS Evening News'' and a correspondent for ''60 Minutes''. She has worked with several mainstream media outlets throughout her ...

(born 1974), American journalist

Literature

Elliott O'Donnell Elliott O'Donnell (27 February 1872 – 8 May 1965) was an English author known primarily for his books about ghosts. He claimed to have seen a ghost, described as an elemental figure covered with spots, when he was five years old. He also claime ...

(1872–1965), Irish author *

Jessie Fremont O'Donnell Jessie Fremont O'Donnell (pen name, J. F. O'Donnell; January 18, 1860 – April 30, 1897) was a 19th-century American writer of poems, novels and magazine articles, as well as a lecturer. In December, 1887, her first book, ''Heart Lyrics'' appea ...

(1860–1897), American writer * John Francis O'Donnell (1837–1874), Irish journalist and poet * Lisa O'Donnell, Scottish writer *

Mietta O'Donnell Mietta O'Donnell (6 January 19504 January 2001) was a Melbourne-based Australian restaurateur, chef and food writer, described in her later years as Australia's leading culinary publisher and critic. She was also a noted arts and music patro ...

(1950–2001), Australian restaurateur and food writer * Peadar O'Donnell (1893–1986), Irish political activist and writer * Peter O'Donnell (1920–2010), British fiction writer * Terence O'Donnell (1924–2011), American writer

Medicine

Barry O'Donnell Barry O'Donnell (6 September 1926 – 26 November 2019) was an Irish pediatric surgeon who worked at Our Lady's Hospital for Sick Children, Crumlin in Dublin, who along with Prem Puri pioneered the sub-ureteric Teflon injection (STING) procedur ...

(1926–2019), Irish surgeon * Pacho O'Donnell (born 1941), Argentinian psychoanalyst

Nobility

* Calvagh O'Donnell (died 1566), The O'Donnell, 22nd Chieftain, and Lord of Tyrconnell * Cathbarr O'Donnell (died 1608), a member of the O'Donnell dynasty *

Donnell O'Donnell Sir Donal O'Donnell (Irish: ''Sir Domhnall Ó Domhnaill'', died 1590) was a member of the O'Donnell dynasty of Tyrconnell in modern-day County Donegal. He was the eldest son of Sir Hugh McManus O'Donnell, the Lord of Tyrconnell for much of the rei ...

(died 1590) * Enrique O'Donnell, Conde del Abisbal (1769–1834), Irish-Spanish nobleman, Spanish general * Hugh O'Donnell, 2nd Earl of Tyrconnell (1606–1642) * José O'Donnell (1722–1787), Irish-Spanish nobleman, Spanish general *

Manus O'Donnell Manus O'Donnell (Irish: ''Maghnas Ó Domhnaill'' or ''Manus Ó Domhnaill'', died 1564) was an Irish lord and son of Sir Hugh Dubh O'Donnell. He was an important member of the O'Donnell dynasty based in County Donegal in Ulster. Early life Hug ...

(died 1564), The O'Donnell, 21st Chieftain, King of Tyrconnell, and biographer of St Colmcille *

Maximilian Karl Lamoral O'Donnell Maximilian Karl Lamoral Graf O’Donnell von Tyrconnell (29 October 1812 — 14 July 1895) was an Austrian officer and civil servant who became famous when he helped save the life of Emperor Franz Josef I of Austria. O'Donnell was a descendant of ...

(1812–1895), Hiberno-Austrian Count, saved life of Emperor Franz Josef I * Niall Garve O'Donnell (1569–1626) *

Red Hugh O'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'Donn ...

(1572–1601), The O'Donnell, 24th Chieftain, Prince of Tyrconnell * Rory O'Donnell, 1st Earl of Tyrconnell (1575–1608)

Politics

Christine O'Donnell Christine Therese O'Donnell (born August 27, 1969) is an American conservative activist in the Tea Party movement best known for her 2010 campaign for the United States Senate seat from Delaware vacated by Joe Biden. O'Donnell was born in Phi ...

(born 1969), American politician and social and political commentator * Daniel O'Donnell (politician) (born 1960), American legislator from the state of New York * Francis Martin O'Donnell (born 1954), Irish UN diplomat and Knight of Malta * Frank Hugh O'Donnell (1846–1916), nationalist MP * Gus O'Donnell (born 1952), Baron, Cabinet Secretary (chief civil servant), British Government * Hugh Roe O'Donnell (1572–1602), Irish Rebel *

James O'Donnell (politician) James O’Donnell (March 25, 1840 – March 17, 1915) was a politician from the U.S. State of Michigan. Biography O’Donnell was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, and moved to Jackson, Michigan, with his parents in 1848. He pursued preparato ...

(1840–1915), American politician from Michigan *

John O'Donnell (Irish politician, born 1980s) John O'Donnell (born between December 1980 and July 1981) is an Irish politician, businessman and self-described developer, populist and realist. As of 2020, he is a member of Donegal County Council, representing the Milford Electoral Area. Ele ...

, nationally known figure * Kenneth O'Donnell (1924–1977), American politician * Leopoldo O'Donnell (1809–1867), 1st Duke of Tetuan, and former Prime Minister of Spain * Peter O'Donnell (born 1924), Texas Republican politician and businessman * Phil O'Donnell (1932–1982), IRA volunteer from Derry * Thomas O'Donnell (Irish nationalist politician) (1871–1943), Irish Nationalist MP for West Kerry * Thomas E. O'Donnell (draft opponent), activist in the New York Draft Riots * Tom O'Donnell (1926–2020), former Irish politician

Religion

Cletus F. O'Donnell Cletus Francis O'Donnell (August 22, 1917 – August 31, 1992) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the second bishop of the Diocese of Madison in Wisconsin from 1967 to 1992. He previously served as an auxilia ...

(1917–1992), American Roman Catholic bishop * Edmund O'Donnell, Irish Jesuit *

Edward Joseph O'Donnell Edward Joseph O'Donnell (July 4, 1931 – February 1, 2009) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church who served as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana from 1994 to 2002. He previously served as an auxiliary ...

(1931–2009), American Roman Catholic bishop *

(born 1961), current organist of Westminster Abbey * Patrick O'Donnell (1856–1927), Cardinal Archbishop of Armagh

Sport

* Andy O'Donnell (1925–2019), American basketball player *

Carter O'Donnell Carter O'Donnell (born December 23, 1998) is a Canadian gridiron football offensive tackle for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played U Sports football for the Alberta Golden Bears football, Alberta Golden Bears fr ...

(born 1998), American football player * Conor O'Donnell, at least three Gaelic footballers * Danny O'Donnell (born 1986), English footballer * Ethan O'Donnell (born 1996/7), Irish Gaelic footballer * Gary O'Donnell (born 1965), Australian-rules footballer * Luke O'Donnell (born 1980), Australian International Rugby League player *

(born 1986), English professional snooker player * Neil O'Donnell (born 1966), former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback * Niall O'Donnell (born 1998), Irish Gaelic footballer * Phil O'Donnell (1972–2007), Scottish footballer *

Scott O'Donell Scott O'Donell (born 16 June 1967) is Technical Director of the FAM in January 2022, Scott O'Donell was appointed by the Football Association of Malaysia as their new technical director replacing Ong Kim Swee who tendered his resignation on O ...

(born 1967), Australian football (soccer) player * Sean O'Donnell (born 1971), Canadian hockey player

Other professions

Denis O'Donnell Denis O'Donnell (28 May 1875 – 16 June 1933) was a well-known entrepreneur in County Kerry, Ireland, in the early 1900s. He was the prime organiser, co-founder, and first manager of the Lee Strand Cooperative Creamery, established based on h ...

(1875–1933), Irish dairy innovator and entrepreneur *

Emmett O'Donnell, Jr. General Emmett E. "Rosie" O'Donnell Jr. (September 15, 1906 – December 26, 1971) was a United States Air Force four-star general who served as Commander in Chief, Pacific Air Forces (CINCPACAF) from 1959 to 1963. He also led the first B-29 ...

(1906–1971), U.S. Air Force general * Myles O'Donnell, Chicago mobster during the Prohibition era {{DEFAULTSORT:O'Donnell Surnames Lists of people by surname Anglicised Irish-language surnames Surnames of Irish origin