Spellman is a surname. The name is common among English, German and Irish people. The Irish version of the name is derived from ''Ó Spealáin'' and is more commonly anglicised as Spillane. Notable people with the surname include: *

A.B. Spellman Alfred Bennett Spellman (born 1935) is a poet, music critic, and arts administrator. Considered a part of the Black Arts movement, he first received attention for his book of poems entitled ''The Beautiful Days'' (1965). In 1966, he published a b ...

(born 1935), American poet, music critic and arts administrator *

Alonzo Spellman Alonzo Robert Spellman (born September 27, 1971) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, and Detroit Lions. He also was a member of the Las Vegas Gladiators i ...

(born 1971), American professional football player *

Alyssa Spellman Alyssa is a feminine given name with multiple origins. Alysa is an alternative spelling. As used in Western countries, the name is usually derived from the name of the flower alyssum. The name of the flower derives from the Greek ἀ- ''a-'' ( ...

, American beauty queen; Miss America contestant 2005 * Benny Spellman (1931–2011), American R&B singer * Ceallach Spellman (born 1995), British actor, TV and radio host * Eugene P. Spellman (1930–1991), American attorney and federal judge 1979–91 *

Francis Spellman Francis Joseph Spellman (May 4, 1889 – December 2, 1967) was an American bishop and cardinal of the Catholic Church. From 1939 until his death in 1967, he served as the sixth Archbishop of New York; he had previously served as an auxiliary ...

(1889–1967), American Roman Catholic cardinal; archbishop of New York 1939–67 * Frank Spellman (1922–2017), Olympic champion weightlifter *

Gladys Spellman Gladys Noon Spellman (born Gladys Blossom Noon; March 1, 1918 – June 19, 1988) was an American educator who served as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district from January 3, 1975, to February 24, 1981, when her seat wa ...

(1918–1988), American politician from Maryland; U.S. representative 1975–81 * Jack Spellman (1899–1966), American professional football player * John Spellman (wrestler) (1899–1966), American Olympic wrestler *

John Spellman John Dennis Spellman (December 29, 1926 – January 16, 2018) was an American politician who served as the 18th governor of Washington from 1981 to 1985 and as the first King County Executive from 1969 to 1981. Spellman was elected governor in ...

(1926–2018), American politician from Washington; governor of Washington 1981–85 *

Leora Spellman Leora Spellman (born Leora Theresa Spellmeyer; July 13, 1888 or 1890 – September 4, 1945) was an American vaudeville performer and stage and film actress and the wife of Charles B. Middleton. Born Leora Theresa Spellmeyer in Bonne Terre, M ...

(1890–1945), American vaudeville performer and stage and film actor *

Malcolm Spellman Malcolm Spellman is an American screenwriter and producer best known for his work on ''Empire'' (2015) and ''The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'' (2021). Career In March 2010, Spellman started his career by writing the screenplay for the film ' ...

, American screenwriter and producer *

Michael Spellman Michael Spellman (born November 19, 1978) is an American film, television and stage actor. He appeared in the movie '' Charlie Wilson's War'' and on the TV shows '' How I Met Your Mother'', '' ER'' and ''Lie to Me ''Lie to Me'' (stylized as ...

(born 1978), American film, television, and stage actor

Fictional characters

From the ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch'' comic book series: *

Hilda Spellman Hildegarde Antoinette "Hilda" Spellman is a character featured in the Archie comic book ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. Hilda is a full witch (as opposed to half or fully mortal) who lives in the fictional town of Greendale (in the 1990s live-a ...

Sabrina Spellman Sabrina Victoria Spellman is the eponymous character of the Archie Comics series ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch.'' Sabrina was created by writer George Gladir and artist Dan DeCarlo, and she first appeared in ''Archie's Mad House'' #22 in October 196 ...

Zelda Spellman Zelda Phiona Spellman is a character featured in the Archie comic book ''Sabrina the Teenage Witch''. Zelda is a full witch (as opposed to half or fully mortal) who lives in the fictional town of Greendale (in the 1990s live-action sitcom, Zelda ...

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