Randall is a masculine

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and

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. Its modern use as a given name originates from the transferred use of the English–language

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'' Randall'', which in turn is derived from '' Randolph''. There are several variant spellings of the English given name; these include ''Randal'', ''Randel'', ''Randell'', ''Randle'', ''Randoll'', and ''Rendell''. The form ''Randal'' has also been used as an

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of an

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unrelated

and

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name, ''

Raghnall ''Ragnall'', ''Raghnall'', ''Raonall'', and ''Raonull'' are masculine personal names or given names in several Gaelic languages. ''Ragnall'' occurs in Old Irish, and Middle Irish/Middle Gaelic. It is a Gaelicised form of the Old Norse '' Røgnv ...

''. This Anglicisation has been noted as being particularly common amongst several

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of note. ''Randal'' has not been among the 1,000 most popular masculine baby names in the United States since 1994, and Randall has been among the top 1,000 names since 1906. According to US Census data, in 1990 both names were among the top 500 most popular masculine names in the country. Neither name is currently among the 100 most popular masculine (or feminine) baby names in either the

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or the

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Etymology and early history

The modern

''Randall'', , is derived from the transferred use of the surname ''Randall''. There have been two explanations for the origin of this surname. One explanation is that the surname is derived from the

Middle English Middle English (abbreviated to ME) is a form of the English language that was spoken after the Norman conquest of 1066, until the late 15th century. The English language underwent distinct variations and developments following the Old English p ...

personal name ''Randel''. This name is a

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of the mediaeval personal name ''Rand'' compounded with the Anglo Norman

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''-el''. which cited: for the surnames "Randal", "Randall". The Middle English ''Rand'' can be a short form of any of several names composed of the first element ''rand'', meaning "shield" or "rim"; which cited: for the surnames "Rand", "Randolph". or the

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short first name ''Randr'' (variant form ''Randi'',

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''Rand''), however the specific names associated with ''Randel'' are ''Randulf'' and ''Randolf''—names that were brought to

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by the

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. Another explanation for the surname ''Randall'', is that it is merely an apocopal form, or mediaeval

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form of ''Randolf''. The Norman

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s ''Randulf'' and ''Randolf'' are ultimately derived from the

''Rannúlfr'', when the short form ''Randr'' (Old Danish ''Rand'') is probably the first part of Norman

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s such as Randal (Manche,

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with ''dalr'' "valley", same as ''Randale'', hamlet in England), Rantot (Manche, farm at Digulleville maybe from ''*Randtopt'' with ''topt'' > ''-tot'' " toft") and

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. In fact, ''Rannúlfr'' was introduced into England by

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ns well before the arrival of the Norman name, and because of the introduction of the form used by the Normans, both names were reinforced in England. The Old Norse ''Rannúlfr'' is composed of two elements—the first element is ''rand'', meaning "

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" or "rim"; the second element is ''úlfr'', meaning "

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". The

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form of these names is ''Randwulf'' (similarly composed of ''rand'' and ''wulf''). Other

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s include: the

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''Randwulf'', ''Randulf''; and the Old Norse ''Röndúlfr''. There are several early occurrences in British sources of the names that gave rise to the modern given name ''Randall''. An early occurrence of the modern surname is: Richard ''Randall'', in 1547 (in

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, England). A mediaeval occurrence of the surname is: Thomas ''Randel'', in 1250 (in

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, England). An early occurrence of the short form ''Rand'' is: ''Rande'' de Borham, in 1299. An early occurrence of ''Randel'' (a

of ''Rand'') is: ''Randal'', in 1204 (in

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, England). An early occurrence of the mediaeval personal names ''Randolf'', ''Randulf'' is: ''Randulfus'', in about 1095 (in the ''Assize Rolls'' of Yorkshire, England); another is: Nicolaus filius ''Randulphi'', in the years spanning 1175–86 (in

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, England). According to etymologist P. H. Reaney, the mediaeval name ''Randulf'' was commonly confused with

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''Rannulf''. This Old German name is composed of elements meaning "

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" and "wolf", and was introduced into England around the same time as ''Randulf''. One example where the unrelated names were confused and given to the same individual in different records is: ''Randolphus'' de Brachenberch, in about 1155; and ''Ranulfus'' de Brachinberge, in 1160–6 (both names recorded in

Lincolnshire Lincolnshire (abbreviated Lincs.) is a county in the East Midlands of England, with a long coastline on the North Sea to the east. It borders Norfolk to the south-east, Cambridgeshire to the south, Rutland to the south-west, Leicestershire ...

, England).

Variant forms and pet forms

Variant spellings of the given name ''Randall'' include: ''Randal'', ''Randel'', ''Randell'', ''Randle'', and ''Rendell''. ''Randal'' is also used as an

Anglicised Anglicisation is the process by which a place or person becomes influenced by English culture or British culture, or a process of cultural and/or linguistic change in which something non-English becomes English. It can also refer to the influen ...

form of the

and

'' (to which it is

unrelated). Although ''Randal'' is generally

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as ''Raghnall'' in Ireland (and sometimes '' Rághnall''),; see also: the Irish ''Rannulbh'' more accurately represents ''Randulph'' and ''Randulf''. which is a transcription of: A

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of ''Randall'' is ''

Randy Randy is a given name, popular in the United States and Canada. It is primarily a masculine name. It was originally derived from the names Randall, Randolf, Randolph, as well as Bertrand and Andrew, and may be a short form (hypocorism) of the ...

''; this name is , which cited: and is also a pet form of several other etymologically related, and unrelated names.

Use and popularity

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, the name ''Randal'' has been associated with ''

Lord Randal "Lord Randall", or "Lord Randal", () is an Anglo- Scottish border ballad consisting of dialogue between a young Lord and his mother. Similar ballads can be found across Europe in many languages, including Danish, German, Magyar, Irish, Swe ...

'', an Anglo-Scottish

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, published by American

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in 1882 (see

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). In parts of

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in the 19th and early 20th century, the name ''Randal'' has been noted being used particularly by families of the surname '' MacDonnell'' (the surname was/is spelt variously). There are several notable

, historically unrelated to each other, who bear (forms of) this surname. The chiefly line of one such family relocated to the

Glens of Antrim The Glens of Antrim,Logainm.ie
(

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; this family descends from

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of the Scottish

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; and even today, various Anglicised forms of the Gaelic ''Raghnall'' are commonly used by members of this

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. ''Randal'' was noted in the early 20th century as being common within the

O'Donovan family The O'Donovans are an Irish family. Their patronymic surname derives from Irish ''Ó Donnabháin'', meaning the grandsons or descendants of Donnubán, referring to the 10th century ruler of the Uí Fidgenti, Donnubán mac Cathail. During the 1 ...

as well; their name, like that of Clan Donald, originated as an Anglicised form of the etymologically unrelated ''Raghnall''. Since 1906, ''Randall'' has been among the top 1,000 names recorded in

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applications for baby boys in the United States. The name was at its most popular point in 1955, when it was ranked the 53rd most popular masculine baby name. Currently, the name was ranked 749th for the year 2009. ''Randall'' currently is, and historically has been more popular in the United States than the various other forms of the name. For example, since 1995, ''Randal'' has not been among the top 1,000 names recorded in for baby boys. This name first ranked within the top 1,000 boys names in 1938, and it stayed among the top 1,000 names until 1994; the name was at its most popular point in 1958, when it was ranked 189th. According to data released by the

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, the forms ''Randell'', ''Randel'', and ''Randle'' have never been nearly as popular (see 'popularity graphs' below). In 1990, the

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undertook a study of the 1990 United States Census, and released a sample of data concerning the most popular names. According to this sample of 6.3 million people (who had 5,494 unique first names), ''Randal'' was ranked as the 477th most popular masculine name, and ''Randall'' was ranked 139th most popular. Neither name ranked among females in this sample. Neither ''Randal'' or ''Randall'' ranked within the top 100 masculine (or feminine) baby names for the year 2009 in

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; similarly so for Scotland. In both the

and

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, neither name ranked within the top 100 masculine (or feminine) names of registered births in 2009.

Popularity graphs

List of people with the given names

Randal

* Alexander Randal Mark McDonnell born 1935, Ninth

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(1785 creation), in the

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. * Randal Bays, musician. * Randal Beresford, died 1681, Second Beresford of Coleraine

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, in the

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. * Randal E. Bryant,

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of School of Computer Science, at

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. *

Randal Edwards Randal may refer to: People ;Given name *Randal and Randall (given names), English-language masculine given names. *Randal Gaines, American politician * Rand Paul, United States Senator ;Surname *Allison Randal, a linguist, software developer and ...

, born 1984 Canada actor. * Randal Forbes Elliott 1922–2010 New Zealand

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and campaigner of

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. * Randal Haworth *

Randal Hill Randal "Thrill" Hill (born September 21, 1969) is a former American football wide receiver and politician. He played in the National Football League from 1991 through 1997 for the Miami Dolphins, Arizona Cardinals, Phoenix / Arizona Cardinals, a ...

, born 1969, United States

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player in the

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. *Randal Hollenbach, 1958, United States Air Force veteran and veterans advocate. Pennsylvania. *

Randal Kleiser John Randal Kleiser (born July 20, 1946) is an American film and television director, producer, screenwriter and actor, best known for directing the 1978 musical romantic-comedy film '' Grease''. Biography John Randal Kleiser was born in Lebanon ...

, born 1946, United States, film director. * Randal J. Kirk born '' c.''1954 United States, businessman. *

Randal Kolo Muani Randal Kolo Muani (born 5 December 1998) is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Bundesliga club Eintracht Frankfurt and the France national team. Early life Randal Kolo Muani was born on 5 December 1998 in Bondy, Sein ...

(born 1998), French footballer * Randal MacDonnell, died 1636 First

, in the

. * Randal MacDonnell, 1609–1683 Second

, and first

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, in the

. *Randal MacDonnell 1680–1721 Fourth

in the

. * Randal Robert Alexander Marlin, adjunct professor at

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. *

Randal McLelland Randal Sean McLelland (born September 17, 1985) is an International Skeet shooter who competed in the 2008 Summer Olympics. McLelland began shooting clay targets when he was 14, and he credits Steve Schultz for being the most helpful and influ ...

, born 1985, United States American Olympic athlete at the

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. *

Randal O'Toole Randal O'Toole (born 1952) is an American public policy analyst. The majority of O'Toole's work has focused on public lands, land-use regulation, and transportation, particularly light rail. He frequently criticized proposals for passenger rail ...

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senior fellow, and author. * Randal Keith Orton, born 1980, United States, professional wrestler *

Randal Pinkett Randal D. Pinkett (born 1971) is an American business consultant who in 2005 was the winner of season four of the reality television show ''The Apprentice''. Pinkett is the first African American to win the US version of ''The Apprentice''. Wit ...

born 1971 United States contestant on an American

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. * Randal Edward Sherborne Plunkett 1848–1883,

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in the

. * Randal Arthur Henry Plunkett 1906–1999, Nineteenth

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, in the

. * Randal Howard Paul, born 1963 United States, politician * Randal Smith1898–1968, Second

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, in the

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. *

Randal Williams Randal Ellison Williams (born May 21, 1978) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dallas Cowboys and Oakland Raiders. He played college football at the University of Ne ...

, born 1978 United States,

player in the

. * Randal R. Wisbey, President of

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. * Randal Woollatt (1909–1984), English cricketer *

William Randal Cremer Sir William Randal Cremer (18 March 1828 – 22 July 1908) usually known by his middle name "Randal", was a British Liberal Member of Parliament, a pacifist, and a leading advocate for international arbitration. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Pr ...

1828–1908, recipient of the

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in 1903. *William Randal McDonnell, 1851–1918 Sixth

(1785 creation), in the

Randall

Randall Dale Adams Randall Dale Adams (December 17, 1948 – October 30, 2010) was an American man wrongfully convicted of murder and sentenced to death after the 1976 shooting of Dallas police officer Robert W. Wood. His conviction was overturned in 1989. Throu ...

, (born 1949), wrongly convicted of murder and sentenced to death * Randall Amster, (born 1966), American, author *

Randall Azofeifa Randall Azofeifa Corrales (born 30 December 1984) is a Costa Rican football midfielder who currently plays for Sporting San José. Club career Azofeifa won two national championship, the UNCAF Nations Cup title and a CONCACAF Champions Cup t ...

, (born 1984), Costa Rican, football (soccer) player * Randall B. Griepp, American, cardiothoracic surgeon *

Randall B. Kester Randall B. Kester (October 20, 1916 – May 31, 2012) was an American attorney and judge in the state of Oregon. He was the 69th justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, serving from 1957 to 1958. He later taught at what became the Lewis & Clark Law ...

, (born 1916), American, attorney and judge *

Randall Bailey Randall Bailey (born September 13, 1974) is an American professional boxer. A veteran of the sport for over twenty years, he is a former world champion in two weight classes, having held the WBO light welterweight title from 1999 to 2000, and t ...

, (born 1974), American, boxer *

Randall Bal Randall may refer to the following: Places United States *Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California, an unincorporated community * Randall, Indiana, a former town *Randall, Iowa, a city *Randall, Kansas, a city *Randall, Minnesot ...

, *

Randall Balmer Randall Herbert Balmer (born October 22, 1954) is an American historian of American religion. He taught at Barnard College and Columbia University for twenty-seven years before moving to Dartmouth College in 2012, where he was named the Mandel Fami ...

, (born 1954), American, author * Randall Bass, American, scholar *

Randall James Bayer Randall James Bayer (born 13 July 1955) is an American systematic botanist born in Buffalo, New York, who spent his childhood in East Aurora. He earned a B.Sc. with major in plant breeding and minor in horticulture in 1978 from Cornell Univ ...

, *

Randall Batinkoff Randall Matthew Batinkoff (born October 16, 1968) is an American actor, known for his roles in the films '' For Keeps'', ''School Ties'', and ''Higher Learning''. Early life and education Batinkoff was born in Monticello, New York, the son of Bar ...

, (born 1968), American, actor * Randall Beer, American, scholar * Randall C. Berg, Jr., American, Executive Director of the Florida Justice Institute *

Randall Bewley Randall Eugene Bewley (July 25, 1955 – February 25, 2009) was the guitarist for the Athens, Georgia, band Pylon. Born in Bradenton, Florida, United States. He lived in Sarasota, Florida, Washington, DC and near Atlanta, Georgia while growi ...

, (1955–2009), guitarist *

Randall Boe Randall Boe (born 1962) is the former General Counsel for AOL and has been involved in many notable cases regarding internet law. He was named the commissioner of the Arena Football League in March 2018. He was born in Ohio and grew up in Iowa Ci ...

, (born 1962), general counsel for AOL * Randall Bone, (born 1973), Australian rules footballer *

Randall Bramblett Randall Bramblett (born 1948) is an American musician and singer-songwriter, whose career as a solo artist, session player, and touring musician, has spanned more than three decades. He has worked with Gregg Allman, Bonnie Raitt, Goose Creek S ...

, American, musician and singer-songwriter *

Randall Brenes Randall Brenes Moya , in Norway known as «Ragnar Bremnes» (born 13 August 1983) is a Costa Rican former professional footballer, who played most of his career as a striker for Cartaginés, rom which is currently the second historical goal ...

, (born 1983), Costa Rican, professional football (soccer) player *

Randall Burks Randall James Burks (born August 22, 1953) is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Chicago Bears. Burks was known for his speed, described as "electrifying". Athletic career Born in Garvin, Oklahoma, Burks first gained notice in high ...

, (born 1953), American, American football player *

Randall Carroll Randall Carroll (born April 13, 1991) is a former American football wide receiver and defensive back. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles, having played for the UCLA Bruins from 2009 to 2011, but being dismissed for academic r ...

, (born 1991), American, American football player *'' Randall Cobb (disambiguation)'' - several people **

Randall Cobb (American football) Randall Ladonald Cobb II (born August 22, 1990) is an American football wide receiver for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky, and was selected by the Packers in the second round o ...

, (born 1989), American, American football player **

Randall "Tex" Cobb Randall Craig "Tex" Cobb (born May 7, 1950) is an American actor, martial artist, and former professional boxer who competed in the heavyweight division. Widely considered to possess one of the greatest chins of all time, Cobb was a brawler wh ...

, (born 1950), American, boxer and actor *

Randall Collins Randall Collins (born July 29, 1941) is an American sociologist who has been influential in both his teaching and writing. He has taught in many notable universities around the world and his academic works have been translated into various langu ...

, (born 1941), American, academic *

Randall Crane Randall Crane Ph.D. is professor emeritus of the UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs, where he taught since 1999. He was associate then editor-in-chief of the ''Journal of the American Planning Association'', chair of the executive committee and di ...

, academic *

Randall Cunningham Randall Wade Cunningham Sr. (born March 27, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons. He spent the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and is also known for ...

, (born 1963), American, American football player * Randall David Shughart, (1958–1993), American, soldier killed in action in Somalia *

Randall Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth Randall Thomas Davidson, 1st Baron Davidson of Lambeth, (7 April 1848 – 25 May 1930) was an Anglican priest who was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1903 to 1928. He was the longest-serving holder of the office since the English Reformation, Re ...

, (1848–1930), British, Anglican clergyman, Archbishop of Canterbury *

Randall Dodd Randall Dodd is the founder and director for Financial Policy Forum in Washington, DC, United States, a non-profit organization that deals with regulation of financial markets. He received a Ph.D. in Economics from the Columbia University, where he ...

, founder and director of Financial Policy Forum * Randall Dougherty, (born 1961), mathematician *

Randall Duell Randall Duell (July 14, 1903 – November 28, 1992) was an American architect and motion picture art director. He designed Magic Mountain theme park in Santa Clarita, California, the original Universal Studio Tours in California, Six Flags ...

, (1903–1992), American, architect and art director *

Randall Duk Kim Randall Duk Kim (born September 24, 1943) is an American stage, film, and television actor. Life Kim was born and raised in Hawaii. He is married to actress and fellow American Players Theatre co-founder, Anne Occhiogrosso. Career Theat ...

, (born 1943), American, actor *'' Randall Edwards (disambiguation)'' - several people ** Randall Edwards (actress), (born 1955), American, actor ** Randall Edwards (politician), (born 1961), American, politician *

Randall Einhorn Randall Einhorn (born December 7, 1963) is an American television cinematographer, director, and producer, best known for his work on ''The Office'', '' Wilfred'', ''It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia'', and '' Survivor''. Early life and career Bo ...

, (born 1963), American, television director and cinematographer *

Randall Faye Randall Faye (July 26, 1892 – December 5, 1948) was an American screenwriter, film producer, and director. He wrote for 64 films between 1926 and 1947. He died in Orange County, California. Selected filmography * ''Upstream'' (1927) * ' ...

, (1892–1948), American, screenwriter, film producer and director * Randall K. Filer (born 1952), American economist, supporter of economics education worldwide * Randall Craig Fleischer, American, conductor *

Randall Forsberg Dr. Randall Caroline Forsberg ( – ) led a lifetime of research and advocacy on ways to reduce the risk of war, minimize the burden of military spending, and promote democratic institutions. Her career started at the Stockholm International Peace ...

, (1943–2007), American, anti-war activist * Randall M. Fort, (born 1956), American, member of the Intelligence and Research in the United States Department *

Randall Frakes Randall Frakes is a film and science fiction writer primarily known for his work with long-time friends Bill Wisher and James Cameron on '' The Terminator'' and '' Terminator 2: Judgment Day''. While Frakes was in the U.S. Army, he was statione ...

, author *

Randall Franks Randall Franks is an American film and television actor, author, and bluegrass singer and musician who plays fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and mountain dulcimer. He was inducted into the Tri-State Gospel Music Hall of Fame (Georgia, Tennessee and Al ...

, American actor, singer and musician *

Randall Garrett Gordon Randall Phillip David GarrettGarrett, Randall
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Randall Garrison Randall C. Garrison (born August 27, 1951) is a Canadian politician. Elected to the House of Commons in the 2011 federal election, he represents the electoral district of Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke and is a member of the New Democratic Party ...

, Canadian politician *

Randall Gay Randall Jerome Gay, Jr. (born May 5, 1982) is a former American football cornerback of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at LSU. Gay als ...

, (born 1982), American, American football player * Randall George Lewis MacAlister, Anglican priest * Randall L. Gibson, *

Randall Giles Randall Giles (1950 – August 27, 2010) was an American music composer, Episcopal Church missionary, and ethnographer.Randall Godfrey Randall Euralentris Godfrey (born April 6, 1973) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. Godfrey played college football at the University of Georgia, where he majored in housing and consumer economics. He also ...

, (born 1973), American, American football player * Randall Goff, *

Randall Goforth Randall Jordan Goforth (born January 27, 1994) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football at UCLA. College career As a freshman in 2012, Goforth played in all 14 games and started in five. He finished the year with 39 t ...

(born 1994), American football player * Randall Gregory Holcombe, American, academic *

Randall S. Harmon Randall S. "Front Porch" Harmon (July 19, 1903 – August 18, 1982) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana. Harmon was born in North Vernon, Indiana and he graduated from North Vernon High School. Harmon also took extension courses in law ...

, (1903–1982), American, politician *

Randall G. Hassell Randall G. Hassell (June 5, 1948 - August 4, 2015) was the Chief Instructor for the American Shotokan Karate Alliance (ASKA), Senior Editor of Tamashii Press, President of the American JKA Karate Association (AJKA), and a Founding Fellow of the ...

, karate instructor *

Randall Hodgkinson Randall Hodgkinson is an American classical pianist. Education Hodgkinson obtained his Bachelor of Music degree with honors, Master of Music degree with distinction and artist diploma from the New England Conservatory of Music. He studied with ...

, American, musician * Randall Hyde, (born 1956), American, author * Randall Jahnson, American, writer, director, and producer *

Randall Jarrell Randall Jarrell (May 6, 1914 – October 14, 1965) was an American poet, literary critic, children's author, essayist, and novelist. He was the 11th Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress—a position that now bears the title Poet ...

, (1914–1965), American, author *

Randall Kenan Randall Kenan (March 12, 1963 – August 28, 2020) was an American author. Born in Brooklyn, New York, at six weeks old Kenan moved to Duplin County, North Carolina, a small rural community, where he lived with his grandparents in a town named ...

, (born 1963), American, author *

Randall Kennedy Randall LeRoy Kennedy (born September 10, 1954) is an American law professor at Harvard University and author. He is the Michael R. Klein Professor of Law and his research focuses on the intersection of racial conflict and legal institutions in ...

, (born 1954), American, academic and author * Randall C. Kennedy, computer specialist * Randall Kleck, American, martial artist *

Randall Kroszner Randall S. Kroszner (born June 22, 1962) is an American economist who served as a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors from 2006 to 2009. Kroszner chaired Fed's board Committee on Supervision and Regulation of Banking Institutions du ...

, (born 1962), member of the Federal Reserve * Randall Kryn, (born 1949), Civil Rights Movement historian *

Randall Luthi Randall B. Luthi (born 1955) is an Lawyer, attorney and rancher from Freedom, Wyoming, Freedom, who served as a Republican Party (United States), Republican in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1995—2007. He was the Speaker (politi ...

, (born 1955), American, attorney *

Randall Maggs Randall Maggs is a Canadian poet and former professor of English Literature at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College of Memorial University, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland. He is one of the organizers and now artistic director of the March Hare, the largest ...

, Canadian, poet * Randall Mann, American, poet *

Randall McDaniel Randall Cornell McDaniel (born December 19, 1964) is an American former football player who played as a guard in the National Football League (NFL). Early career McDaniel played high school football and ran track at Agua Fria High School in Av ...

, (born 1964), American, professional American football player *

Randall Miller Randall Miller (born July 24, 1962) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, editor, and occasional actor. He directed ''Bottle Shock'', ''CBGB (film), CBGB'', ''Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School, Marilyn Hotchkiss' B ...

, American, film director *

Randall Munroe Randall Patrick Munroe (born October 17, 1984) is an American cartoonist, author, and engineer best known as the creator of the webcomic ''xkcd''. Munroe has worked full-time on the comic since late 2006. In addition to publishing a book of th ...

, (born 1984), American, webcomic author * Randall Nieman, musician * Randall C. O'Reilly, (born 1967), academic *

Randall Packer Randall Packer (born 1953) is an American contemporary multimedia artist. Biography Packer studied music composition with Mel Powell and Earle Brown at the California Institute of the Arts (MFA) and Richard Felciano at the University of Cal ...

, (born 1953), American, contemporary multimedia artist *

Randall Park Randall may refer to the following: Places United States *Randall, California, former name of White Hall, California, an unincorporated community * Randall, Indiana, a former town *Randall, Iowa, a city *Randall, Kansas, a city * Randall, Minneso ...

, American, comedian and actor *

Randall Parrish George Randall Parrish (1858–1923) was an American lawyer, journalist, and writer - in particular, author of dime novels, including ''Wolves of the Sea (Being a Tale of the Colonies from the Manuscript of One Geoffry Carlyle, Seaman, Narrating ...

, (1858–1923), American, author *

Randall Pinkston Randall Pinkston was a correspondent/anchor for Al Jazeera America. Previously he was with CBS News. After a stint as a White House Correspondent in CBS's Washington Bureau, Pinkston became a general assignment reporter, contributing to CBS bro ...

, (born 1950), correspondent for CBS News *

Randall Ray Rader Randall Ray Rader (born April 21, 1949) is a former United States Circuit Judge and former Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Early life, education, and career Born in Hastings, Nebraska, Rader received a ...

, (born 1949), American, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit * Randall "Randy" Roach (born 1951), American mayor *

Randall Robinson Randall Robinson (born July 6, 1941) is an African-American lawyer, author and activist, noted as the founder of TransAfrica. He is known particularly for his impassioned opposition to apartheid, and for his advocacy on behalf of Haitian immig ...

, (born 1941), American, lawyer, author, and activist * Randall Robinson (cinematographer), (born 1946), American, cinematographer * Randall Rollins (born 1931), American businessman *

Randall Rothenberg Randall Rothenberg is an American business executive, author, and former news and business reporter. He currently serves as Executive Chair for the Interactive Advertising Bureau, the trade association for interactive marketing in the U.S. Biogra ...

, business executive * Randall Row, (born 1971), Costa Rican, footballer * Randall Schmidt, American, lieutenant general in the United States Air Force *

Randall Schweller Randall L. Schweller is Professor of Political Science at The Ohio State University, where he has taught since 1994. He earned his PhD from Columbia University in 1993 and was as an Olin Fellow at Harvard University in 1993-94. His primary tea ...

, American, academic *

Randall Silvis Randall Silvis is an American novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and teacher. Life Born in Madison Township, Clarion County, Pennsylvania, he was educated at Clarion University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. In 2008, Silvis was awa ...

, American, author *

Randall Simon Randall Carlito Simon (born May 25, 1975) is a Curaçaoan former professional baseball first baseman. He has played all or parts of eight seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), LVBP and one in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) between 1997 a ...

, (born 1975), professional baseball player *'' Randall Smith (disambiguation)'' - several people ** Randall Smith, (born 1960), Canadian, musician ** Randall Lee Smith, (died 2008), American, convicted murderer * Randall W. Spetman, (born 1953), American, athletic director at Florida State University * Randall J. Stephens, author *

Randall L. Stephenson Randall Lynn Stephenson (born April 22, 1960) is a retired American telecommunications executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of AT&T Inc. from May 9, 2007 – June 30, 2020 and as executive chairman of AT&T Inc. from J ...

, (born 1960), American, business executive * Randall S. Street, (1780–1841), American, lawyer and politician * Randall J. Strossen, (born 1951), strength training writer * Randall Stout, American, architect * Randall Svane, (born 1955), American, composer *

Randall Swingler Randall Carline Swingler MM (28 May 1909 – 19 June 1967) was an English poet, writing extensively in the 1930s in the communist interest. Early life and education His was a prosperous upper middle class Anglican family in Aldershot, with an ...

, (1909–1967), English, poet, also awarded the Military Medal in the Second World War * Randall T. Shepard, (born 1946), Chief Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court *

Randall Terry Randall Allen Terry (born 1959) is an American activist and political candidate. Terry founded the anti-abortion organization Operation Rescue, which he later abandoned. Beginning in 1987, the group became particularly prominent for blockading t ...

, (born 1959), American,

anti-abortion Anti-abortion movements, also self-styled as pro-life or abolitionist movements, are involved in the abortion debate advocating against the practice of abortion and its legality. Many anti-abortion movements began as countermovements in respons ...

activist * Randall L. Tobias, (born 1942), American, business executive *'' Randall Thompson (disambiguation)'' - several people **

Randall Thompson Randall Thompson (April 21, 1899 – July 9, 1984) was an American composer, particularly noted for his choral works. Career Randall attended The Lawrenceville School, where his father was an English teacher. He then attended Harvard University, ...

, (1899–1984), American, composer **

Randall Thompson (boxer) Randall Thompson (born June 14, 1964 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a retired boxing, boxer from Canada, who competed in the middleweight (< 75 kg) division at the Boxing at the 1996 Summer Olympics, 1996 Summer Olympics in ...

Randall Tolson Randall Tolson (1912 – 1954) was a clockmaker who lived in Cold Spring Harbor, New York Cold Spring Harbor is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County, on the North Shore of Long Island in ...

, (1912–1954), American, clockmaker *

Randall Wallace Randall Wallace (born July 28, 1949) is an American screenwriter, film director, producer, and songwriter who came to prominence by writing the screenplay for the historical drama film ''Braveheart'' (1995). His work on the film earned him a nom ...

, (born 1949), American, screenwriter, director, producer *

Randall Weber Randall Weber (born September 2, 1968, in Fort St. John, British Columbia) is a retired ice hockey centre. He moved to Nottingham in the late 1970s and made his debut for the Nottingham Panthers at the age of seventeen in 1985. He played for th ...

, (born 1968), Canadian, ice hockey player *

Randall Wells Albert Randall Wells (1877–1942) was an English Arts and Crafts movement, Arts and Crafts architect, craftsman and inventor. He was the son of an architect, Arthur Wells of Hastings. After a practical training in joinery and founding as well a ...

, (1877–1942), English, architect *

Randall Wiebe Randall G. Wiebe is a playwright, stage actor, Voice acting, voice actor, artistic director, creative director, chaplain, Art education, art instructor, and artist living in Rosebud, Alberta, Rosebud, Alberta, Canada. He was born in Morden, Manitob ...

, Canadian playwright *

Randall Winston Randall Keenan Winston is a television producer and director best known for his work on ''Spin City'' and '' Scrubs''. Career He has been an associate producer on such shows as '' Champs'', '' Day By Day'', '' Brooklyn Bridge'' and ''Spin City''. ...

, television producer and director *

Randall Woodfield Randall Brent Woodfield (born December 26, 1950) is an American serial killer, serial rapist, kidnapper, robber, and burglar who was dubbed the I-5 Killer or the I-5 Bandit by the media due to the crimes he committed along the Interstate 5 corr ...

, (born 1950), American, serial killer dubbed ''The I-5 Killer'' or ''The I-5 Bandit'' *

Randall Woolf Randall Woolf (born August 23, 1959) is an American composer known for his diverse contemporary works for chamber orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo players, often combined with digital audio, turntables, and video. He studied composition priv ...

, American, composer *

Randall Zindler Randall Zindler is the CEO of disaster relief agency Medair and helped to coordinate the humanitarian effort following the Asian tsunami in December 2004. Personal history Upon graduating from Minnesota State University after doing a bachelor's ...

, American, business executive *

Randall Zisk Randall "Randy" Zisk is an American television director and producer. He graduated from the University of Southern California and is a native of Dallas, Texas, where he graduated from St. Mark's School of Texas. His brother, Craig Zisk, also wo ...

, American, television director and producer * Randall Zwinge, American

stage magician Magic, which encompasses the subgenres of illusion, stage magic, and close up magic, among others, is a performing art in which audiences are entertained by tricks, effects, or illusions of seemingly impossible feats, using natural means. It ...

and

scientific skeptic Scientific skepticism or rational skepticism (also spelled scepticism), sometimes referred to as skeptical inquiry, is a position in which one questions the veracity of claims lacking empirical evidence. In practice, the term most commonly refe ...

Randell

*Randell Kirsch, officer in the United States Army.

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