Russell, also Rosel, Rousel, Russel or Rossell. The origin of the name has historically been subject to disagreement, with two distinct origins proposed. Early genealogists traced the Russel/Russell family of Kingston Russel from

Anglo-Norman Anglo-Norman may refer to: *Anglo-Normans, the medieval ruling class in England following the Norman conquest of 1066 * Anglo-Norman language **Anglo-Norman literature * Anglo-Norman England, or Norman England, the period in English history from 10 ...

landholders bearing the toponymic surname 'de Rosel' or 'du Rozel', deriving from Rosel, Calvados, Normandy (not, as has also been claimed, Le Rozel, Manche).J. Horace Round,
The Origin of the Russells
, in ''Studies in Peerage and Family History'', Westminster: Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd., 1901, pp. 250-278 However, J. Horace Round observed that these flawed pedigrees erroneously linked toponymic-bearing men with unrelated men who instead bore the Anglo-Norman nickname ''rus l'' (represented in contemporary Latin documents as ''Rosellus''), given men with red hair. This nickname was a diminutive of the

Norman-French Norman or Norman French (, french: Normand, Guernésiais: , Jèrriais: ) is a Romance language which can be classified as one of the Oïl languages along with French, Picard and Walloon. The name "Norman French" is sometimes used to descri ...

''rus'' (Old French ''ros'', Modern French ''roux''), meaning 'red', and was also an archaic name for the red fox,Henry Harrison
''Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary''
London: The Moreland Press, 1918, vol. 2, p. 130 which in turn borrowed from

Old Norse Old Norse, Old Nordic, or Old Scandinavian, is a stage of development of North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their overseas settlemen ...

''rossel'', "red-haired, from Old Norse ''ros'' "red hair color" and the suffix ''-el''. Round concluded "there is no reason to suppose that the surname Russell was territorial at all," and surname dictionaries have preferred to derive the surname from the nickname. Dictionaries also state that the English name Rufus originally meant "red haired".Patrick Hanks, ed
''Dictionary of American Family Names''
Oxford University Press, 2003, , vol. 3, p. 240. People with surname Russell include:

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Aaron Russell Aaron Joseph Russell (born June 4, 1993) is an American professional volleyball player who plays as an outside hitter for JT Thunders and the U.S. national team. He was a bronze medalist at the Olympic Games Rio 2016 and the 2018 World Champ ...

(born 1993), American volleyball player * Adam Russell (disambiguation), several people * Addie Jenne Russell, American politician *

Addison Russell Addison Wayne Russell (born January 23, 1994) is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO). Russell was drafted 11th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2012 Major League Baseb ...

(born 1994), American baseball player * Addison Peale Russell (1826–1912), American author * Ajani Russell, American skateboarder and actress * Albert Russell (director) (1890–1929), American filmmaker *

Albert Russell, Lord Russell Albert Russell, KC (1884 – 12 May 1975) was a Scottish Unionist Party politician and advocate. Russell was educated at Glasgow Academy and the University of Glasgow. He was elected Member of Parliament for Kirkcaldy Burghs in 1931 but lo ...

(1884–1975), Scottish politician * Alec Russell, English journalist * Alex Russell (disambiguation), several people * Alexander Russell (disambiguation), several people * Alexei Maxim Russell (born 1976), Canadian writer * Alfred Russell (disambiguation), several people * Alice Russell (singer) (born 1975), English singer *

Alice B. Russell Alice Burton Russell (June 30, 1889 – January 1, 1985) was an African-American actress, producer, and the wife of director Oscar Micheaux. She appeared in several films directed by her husband. Biography She was born in 1889 in Maxton, ...

(1892–1984), American actress * Allan Russell (born 1980), Scottish footballer * Allen Russell (1893–1972), American baseball player * Alys Russell (1867–1951), American-born English Quaker relief organiser *

Andre Russell Andre Dwayne Russell (born 29 April 1988) is a Jamaican who has played international cricket for West Indies and for Jamaica in domestic cricket as an all-rounder. He currently plays in various T20 leagues around the globe. Russell was part of ...

(born 1988), Jamaican cricketer * Andrea Russell, American chemist and professor * Andrew Russell (disambiguation), several people * Andy Russell (disambiguation), several people * Angela Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Anna Russell Anna Russell (born Anna Claudia Russell-Brown; 27 December 191118 October 2006) was an English–Canadian singer and comedian. She gave many concerts in which she sang and played comic musical sketches on the piano. Among her best-known works a ...

(1911–2006), English–Canadian singer and comedian * Anna Russell (botanist) (1807-1876), British botanist * Anna Russell, Duchess of Bedford (1783–1857), Lady of the Bedchamber to Queen Victoria * Anne Russell (judge) (born 1940), Canadian judge * Anne Russell (artist), (1781–1857), English pastellist *

Anne Russell, Countess of Warwick Anne Dudley (née Russell), Countess of Warwick (1548/1549 – 9 February 1604) was an English noblewoman, and a lady-in-waiting and close friend of Elizabeth I. She was the third wife of Ambrose Dudley, 3rd Earl of Warwick. Family and marri ...

(1548 or 1549–1604), Lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I * Anthony Russell (disambiguation), several people * Archibald Russell (disambiguation), several people * Arthur Russell (disambiguation), several people * Austin Lee Russell (born 1982), American television personality and businessman known as Chumlee

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* Barry Russell, Australian rugby league footballer active in the 1950s * Barry Russell (Cronulla), Australian rugby league footballer active 1985–1991 *

Belinda Russell Belinda Russell (born ca. 1978 in Biloela, Queensland, Australia) is an Australian television newsreader, weather presenter and journalist. Russell currently presents the weather on ''Nine News Sydney'' on Friday and Saturday, co-host of ''Wee ...

(born c.1978), Australian newsreader * Benjamin Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Bertrand Russell Bertrand Arthur William Russell, 3rd Earl Russell, (18 May 1872 – 2 February 1970) was a British mathematician, philosopher, logician, and public intellectual. He had a considerable influence on mathematics, logic, set theory, linguistics, ...

(1872–1970), British polymath *

Betsy Russell Elizabeth "Betsy" Russell (born September 6, 1963) is an American actress who is best known for her roles in ''Private School'' (1983), ''Tomboy'' (1985), and as Jill Tuck, one of the primary characters of the ''Saw'' film series from 2006 to ...

(born 1963), American actress * Bibi Russell (born 1950), Bangladeshi model and fashion designer * Bill Russell (disambiguation), also Billy Russell, several people * Bing Russell (1926–2003), American actor * Bob Russell (disambiguation), also Bobby Russell, several people *

Bourn Russell Bourn Russell (1 December 1794 – 4 July 1880) was a British/Australian mariner, pastoralist, politician and businessman. He was a member of the New South Wales Legislative Council between 1858 and 1880. He was also a member of the New South W ...

(1794-1880), British/Australian mariner, pastoralist, businessman and politician * Brenda Russell (born 1949), American musician *

Brian Russell Brian William Russell (born February 5, 1978) is a former American football safety who played nine seasons in the NFL from 2001 to 2009. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2001 and last played for the Houston Te ...

(born 1978), American football player *

Brian Russell (priest) Brian Kenneth Russell (born 1 August 1950) is a British Anglican priest. He was Archdeacon of Aston from 2005 to 2014. Russell was educated at Bristol Grammar School, Trinity Hall Cambridge and Ripon College Cuddesdon. He was ordained deacon in ...

(born 1950), British Anglican priest * Bruce Russell (disambiguation), several people * Bryan Russell (born 1981), American record producer * Bryon Russell (born 1970), American basketball player * Byron Russell (1884–1963), Irish actor

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* Calvin Russell (American football) (born 1983), American football player *

Calvin Russell (musician) Calvin Russell (born Calvert Russell Kosler; November 1, 1948 – April 3, 2011) was an American blues and roots rock singer-songwriter and guitarist. Early life and career Russell was born in Austin, Texas, on November 1, 1948. The sixth in ...

(1948–2011), American singer-songwriter and guitarist * Cam Russell (born 1969), Canadian hockey player * Cameron Russell (born 1987), American fashion model *

Campy Russell Michael Campanella "Campy" Russell (born January 12, 1952) is an American former professional basketball player. He played the forward position in the National Basketball Association (NBA) for the Cleveland Cavaliers and New York Knicks for ni ...

(born 1952), American basketball player * Carl Parcher Russell (born 1984), American historian and ecologist * Carl Ray Russell (born 1957), American politician * Caroline Russell (born 1962), British politician *

Carolyn Russell Carolyn Russell (born May 18, 1974 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian retired professional squash player. She reached a career-high world ranking of World No. 40 in March 2007 after having joined the Women's International Squash Players Associati ...

(born 1974), Canadian squash player * Catherine Russell (disambiguation), several people * Cazzie Russell (born 1944), American basketball player * Chapelle Russell (born 1997), American football player * Charles Russell (disambiguation), several people * Charlie Russell (disambiguation), several people * Chris Russell (born 1989), English cricketer * Chris J. Russell (born 1980), American jockey *

Christine Russell Christine Margaret Russell (''née'' Carr, born 25 March 1945) is a British Labour Party politician who was the Member of Parliament (MP) for the City of Chester from 1997 to 2010. She lost her seat to the Conservative Stephen Mosley at the ...

(born 1945), British politician * Christopher T. Russell (born 1943), American physicist *

Chuck Russell Charles Russell (born May 9, 1958) is an American filmmaker and actor known for his work on several genre films. Some of Russell's best known films include the slasher fantasy film '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'', the 1988 re ...

(born 1958), American film director, producer, screenwriter and actor * Clarence D. Russell (1895–1963), American cartoonist * Clarence W. Russell (died 1919), American college sports coach *

Clive Russell Clive Russell (born 7 December 1945) is a Scottish actor. He is known for his roles as Chief Inspector Frederick Abberline in ''Ripper Street'', Angus O'Connor in ''Happiness'' and Brynden Tully in the HBO series ''Game of Thrones''. He also a ...

(born 1945), Scottish actor * Colin Russell (disambiguation), several people * Connie Russell (1923–1990), American singer and actress * Conrad Russell (letter writer) (1878–1947), English letter writer * Conrad Russell, 5th Earl Russell (1937–2004), British historian and politician *

Corinne Russell Corinne Russell (born 22 November 1963) is an English former Page 3 Girl, glamour model and dancer during the 1980s. Modelling career Russell made her Page 3 debut in ''The Sun'' on 22 August 1982, and first appearing in the '' Daily Star'' on ...

(born 1963), English model * Craig Russell (disambiguation), several people

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D'Angelo Russell D'Angelo Danté Russell (born February 23, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota Timberwolves of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He was selected as a McDonald's All-American in 2014 and played college ba ...

(born 1996), American basketball player * Dale Russell (1937–2019), American-Canadian geologist and palaeontologist * Damien Russell (born 1970), American football player * Daniel Russell (disambiguation), also Dan or Danny Russell, several people * Danielle Rose Russell (born 1999), American actress * Darrell Russell (disambiguation), several people * David Russell (disambiguation), also Dave Russell, several people *

Davy Russell Davy Russell (born 27 June 1979) is a retired Irish National Hunt jockey. He was Irish jump racing Champion Jockey three times, and won the Grand National (twice), the Cheltenham Gold Cup and the Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris. Childhood and ama ...

(born 1979), Irish jockey *

Dean Russell Dean Russell (born 8 May 1976) is a British Conservative Party politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Watford since the 2019 general election. He served as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Enterprise and Markets f ...

(born 1976), American politician * Diana Russell (disambiguation), several people * Donald Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Dontavius Russell Dontavius Russell (born September 18, 1995) is a former American football defensive tackle. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Jaguars in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft. Professional career Russell was drafted ...

(born 1995), American football player *

Dora Russell Dora, Countess Russell (née Black; 3 April 1894 – 31 May 1986) was a British author, a feminist and socialist campaigner, and the second wife of the philosopher Bertrand Russell. She was a campaigner for contraception and peace. She worked ...

(1894–1986), British author, a feminist and socialist campaigner *

Doug Russell (American football) Dougal Russell Jr. (June 11, 1911 – October 10, 1995) was a professional American football player. In the 1935 season, Russell led the NFL in rushing yards with 499. On November 27, 1938, during a game against the Cleveland Rams, Russell threw ...

(1911-1995), American football player * Doug Russell (swimmer) (born 1946), American swimmer * Dudley Russell (1896–1978), British Indian Army general in World War II *

Dwayne Russell Shane John Russell (born 4 March 1965) known as Dwayne Russell is a former professional Australian rules footballer and currently a commentator of the sport. Born in Adelaide, Russell made his senior football debut as a sixteen-year-old in 19 ...

(born 1965), Australian rules footballer and commentator

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* Ebenezer Russell (1747–1836), New York politician * Edith Finch Russell (1900–1978), American writer and biographer * Edward Russell (disambiguation), several people * Elam W. Russell Sr. (1828–1897), American politician and Missouri state representative * Elizabeth Russell (disambiguation), several people * Eric Russell (disambiguation), several people * Erica Russell (born 1951), New Zealand-born film animator *

Erk Russell Erskine "Erk" Russell (July 23, 1926 – September 8, 2006) was an American football, basketball, track and baseball player and coach. He was also the defensive coordinator for the Georgia Georgia Bulldogs, Bulldogs for seventeen years (1964– ...

(1926–2006), American athlete and coach *

Ethan Russell Ethan Allen Russell (born November 26, 1945 in Mt. Kisco, New York) is an American photographer, author and video director, mostly of musicians. He is known as "the only rock photographer to have shot album covers for The Beatles, The Rolling S ...

(born 1945), American photographer and author *

Evangeline Russell Evangeline Frances Russell (August 18, 1902 – February 22, 1966) was an American actress known for her work in silent Westerns of the 1920s. She was the daughter of actor John Lowell Russell and screenwriter Lillian Case Russell. Her brot ...

(1902-1966), American actress

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Fatts Russell Daron "Fatts" Russell (born May 6, 1998) is an American basketball player for the Galatasaray Nef of the Basketbol Süper Ligi and the Basketball Champions League. He played college basketball for four years for Rhode Island, and after graduatin ...

(born 1988), American basketball player * Findlay E. Russell (1919–2011), American physician and toxicologist *

Finn Russell Finn Alastair Russell (born 23 September 1992) is a Scottish professional rugby union player who primarily plays fly-half for Racing 92 in the Top 14. He has also represented Scotland at international level, having made his test debut against t ...

(born 1992), Scottish rugby union player * Francis Russell (disambiguation), several people * Frank Russell (disambiguation), several people * Frederick Russell (disambiguation), several people

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Gail Russell Gail Russell (born Betty Gale Russell; September 21, 1924 – August 26, 1961) was an American film and television actress. Early years Gail Russell was born to George and Gladys (Barnet) Russell in Chicago and then moved to the Los Angeles ...

(1924–1961), American actress * Gareth Russell (author), British historian and author * Gareth Russell (musician), Scottish musician * Gary Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Geoffrey Russell, 4th Baron Ampthill Geoffrey Denis Erskine Russell, 4th Baron Ampthill, (15 October 1921 – 23 April 2011), was a British hereditary peer and businessman, whose paternity and succession to the peerage were famously disputed in the " Ampthill baby case". His fat ...

(1921–2011), British peer *

George Russell (racing driver) George William Russell (; born 15 February 1998) is a British racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Mercedes. He was the FIA Formula 2 champion and the 2017 GP3 Series champion, driving for ART in both campaigns. Following ...

(born 1998) * Gerald Russell (1928–2018), British psychiatrist * Gerald F. Russell (1916–2014), United States Marine Corps officer * Gerard Russell (diplomat), British diplomat and writer * Gerard Russell (politician) (1620–1682), English politician * Gilbert Russell (disambiguation), several people * Gordon Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Graham Russell Graham Cyril Russell (born 11 June 1950) is an English musician, singer-songwriter, producer and guitarist of the soft rock duo Air Supply. In 1975, with Russell Hitchcock, he formed Air Supply in Australia. The duo have been singing and p ...

(born 1950), English musician *

Grayson Russell Grayson Russell (born May 1, 1998) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby'' and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid (film series), ''Diary of a Wimpy Kid'' film series. Life and career Russell ...

(born 1989), American actor * Guy Russell (1898–1977), Royal Navy admiral *

Guy Russell (footballer) Guy Robert Russell (born 28 September 1967) is an English former professional association football, footballer and manager (football), manager who played in the English Football League, Football League for Birmingham City F.C., Birmingham City a ...

(born 1967), English football player and manager

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* Harold Russell (1914–2002), American World War II veteran, amputee, and actor *

Harold Russell (politician) Harold Arthur Russell (29 January 1871 – 14 July 1938) was a New Zealand farmer, sportsman, and politician. Early life Russell was born at Flaxmere homestead in 1871. He was the eldest son of Sir William Russell. Flaxmere homestead was his ...

(1871-1938), New Zealand farmer, sportsman, and politician * Harry Russell (disambiguation), several people * Hastings Russell, 12th Duke of Bedford (1888–1953), British peer * Henry Russell (disambiguation), several people * Herbrand Russell, 11th Duke of Bedford (1858–1940), British politician and peer * Honey Russell (1902–1973), American basketball player and coach

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* Ian Russell (disambiguation), several people * Ivan Russell (born 1952), Australian rules footballer

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Jack Russell (disambiguation) Jack Russell may refer to: *Jack Russell Terrier, a type of dog People *Jack Russell (American football) (1919–2006), American football end * Jack Russell (baseball) (1905–1990), American baseball player * Jack Russell (cricketer, born 1963 ...

, several people *

JaMarcus Russell JaMarcus Trenell Russell (born August 9, 1985) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons with the Oakland Raiders. Highly successful at LSU, where he was MVP of the 2007 Sugar ...

(born 1985), American football player * James Russell (disambiguation) (includes Jim) *

Jane Russell Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell (June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011) was an American actress, singer, and model. She was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in more than 20 films. Russell moved from th ...

(1921–2011), American actress * Jason Russell (born 1978), American director and human rights activist * Jay Russell (born 1960), American filmmaker * Jay Russell (writer) (born 1961), American author * Jeannie Russell (born 1950), American actress *

Jeff Russell Jeffrey Lee Russell (born September 2, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played 14 years from 1983 to 1996. Russell played for the Cincinnati Reds of the National League and the Texas Rangers, Oakland A's, Boston Red Sox and ...

(born 1961), American baseball player and manager *

Jeffrey Burton Russell Jeffrey Burton Russell (born 1934) is an American historian and religious studies scholar. Early life Russell received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley in 1955 and his PhD from Emory University in 1960. Care ...

(born 1934), American historian and religious scholar *

Jenna Russell Jenna Russell (born 5 October 1967) is an English actress and singer. She has appeared on the stage in London in both musicals and dramas, as well as appearing with the Royal Shakespeare Company. She performed the role of Dot in ''Sunday in the ...

(born 1967), English actress and singer *

Jennifer Russell Jennifer Russell (born Jennifer Rebecca Embry, August 7, 1978) is an American former professional tennis player. Russell was ranked in top 50 for doubles and as high as number 41, in November 2005. Before joining th WTA Tour, she had won 13 titl ...

(born 1978), American tennis player *

Jennifer Russell (physician) Jennifer Wylie-Russell is a Canadian physician and the current Chief Medical Officer of Health for the province of New Brunswick, Canada. Her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in New Brunswick brought her widespread visibility. Early life Russ ...

, Canadian physician and health official * Jennifer Russell (lacrosse), American lacrosse player *

Jeremiah Russell Jeremiah Russell (January 26, 1786 – September 30, 1867) was an American businessman and banker who served one term as a U.S. Representative from New York from 1843 to 1845. Biography Born in Saugerties, New York, Russell received limited s ...

(1786–1867), American politician from New York * Jeremiah Russell (Minnesota politician) (1809–1885), American territorial legislator *

Jesse Russell Jesse Eugene Russell (born April 26, 1948) is an American inventor. He was trained as an electrical engineer at Tennessee State University and Stanford University, and worked in the field of wireless communication for over 20 years. He holds pate ...

(born 1948), American inventor *

Jimmy Russell Arthur Christopher John Russell (29 August 1879 – 6 August 1925) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Melbourne in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league i ...

(1878–1925), Australian rules footballer * Jimmy Russell (rugby league), British rugby league footballer * J. J. Russell (born 1998), American football player * Jo Russell (born 1970), British radio presenter * Joe Russell (disambiguation), several people * John Russell (disambiguation), several people * Johnny Russell (disambiguation), several people * Jon Russell (disambiguation), several people * Jonathan Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Jordan Russell Jordan Russell (born 6 November 1986) is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Carlton Football Club in the Australian Football League. Russell was recruited as the number 9 draft pick in the 2004 ...

(born 1986), Australian rules footballer * Joseph Russell (disambiguation), several people

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Kane Russell Kane Elliot Mark Russell (born 22 April 1992) is a New Zealand field hockey player who plays as a defender for German club Hamburger Polo Club and the New Zealand national team. Russell represented his country at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Ri ...

(born 1992), New Zealand field hockey player *

Karen Russell Karen Russell (born July 10, 1981) is an American novelist and short story writer. Her debut novel, ''Swamplandia!'', was a finalist for the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. In 2009 the National Book Foundation named Russell a 5 under 35 honore ...

(born 1981), American author * Kate Russell (disambiguation), several people * Katherine Russell (disambiguation), several people * Kathleen Russell (athlete) (1927–1969), Jamaican sprinter * Kathleen Russell (swimmer) (1912–1992), South African swimmer * Keith Russell (disambiguation), several people * KeiVarae Russell (born 1993), American football player * Ken Russell (1927–2011), British film director * Kenneth Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Kent Russell Kent Russell is an American writer. He has written books and magazine pieces, with essays appearing in such publications as ''GQ Magazine, Harper's Magazine, n+1 The Believer,'' and ''The New Republic''. Career Russell is best known for his debu ...

, American author *

Keri Russell Keri Lynn Russell (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress. She portrayed the titular character on the drama series '' Felicity'' (1998–2002), which won her a Golden Globe Award, and Elizabeth Jennings on the FX spy thriller series ''The ...

(born 1976), American actress *

Kevin Russell (footballer) Kevin John Russell (born 6 December 1966) is an English former professional Association football, footballer who played as a Forward (association football), striker for Brighton & Hove Albion F.C., Brighton & Hove Albion, Portsmouth F.C., Portsm ...

(born 1966), English footballer *

Kevin Russell (musician) Kevin Richard Russell (born 12 January 1964) is a German singer and one of the three founding members of the rock band Böhse Onkelz. Biography His father is British, his mother is German. He was the band's lead singer from 1980 until the grou ...

(born 1964), German singer * Kimberly Russell (born 1964), American actress *

Kris Russell Kris Russell (born May 2, 1987) is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman currently an unrestricted free agent. He most recently played for the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted in the third roun ...

(born 1987), Canadian ice hockey player * Kurt Russell (born 1951), American actor

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Lafayette Russell Lafayette "Reb" Russell (born Lafayette H. Russell; May 31, 1905 – March 16, 1978) was an American football running back and later an actor. He played college football at the University of Nebraska and Northwestern University, and professi ...

(1904–1978), American football player *

Lance Russell Lance Russell (March 18, 1926 – October 3, 2017) was an American sports broadcaster and ring announcer, primarily serving as a professional wrestling announcer and commentator in the Memphis region from 1959 to 1997. In NWA Mid-America and its ...

(1926–2017), American sports broadcaster and commentator *

Larry Russell __NOTOC__ Larry Russell (October 14, 1913 – February 14, 1954) was an American composer working mostly in the motion picture industry. He is widely remembered as being one of three writers of the song " Vaya Con Dios", which has been recorded ov ...

(1913–1954), American composer * Larry Russell (bassist) (born 1950), American musician * Lee Russell (disambiguation), several people * Leon Russell (1942–2016), American musician and songwriter * Leonard Russell (disambiguation), several people * Leroy "Junior" Russell (born 1987), known as

Tommy Lee Sparta Leroy Russell Junior (born 4 November 1987), better known by his stage names Tommy Lee and Tommy Lee Sparta, is a Jamaican dancehall artist from Flankers Montego Bay, Jamaica. Tommy Lee Sparta gained popularity as a member of Adidjahiem Rec ...

, Jamaican dancehall musician *

Lewis Russell Lewis Lord Russell (born George Lewis Lord, September 10, 1889 – November 12, 1961) was an American actor of the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s who starred in a number of vaudeville shows, Broadway dramas and Hollywood films, including the Academy ...

(1889–1961), American actor * Liane Russell (1923–2019), American geneticist *

Lillian Russell Lillian Russell (born Helen Louise Leonard; December 4, 1860 or 1861 – June 6, 1922), was an American actress and singer. She became one of the most famous actresses and singers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her beauty ...

(1860/1861–1922), American vaudeville actress and singer * Lindsey Russell, English television presenter * Lloyd Russell (1913–1968), American athlete and college sports coach *

Lucy Russell (actress) Lucy Russell is an English actress. She made her debut in the film '' Following'' (1998) and has appeared in several movies since then. Her most recent appearance is in the movie ''Toni Erdmann'', written and directed by Maren Ade. Biography ...

(born 1972), British actress *

Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford Lucy Russell, Countess of Bedford ( Harington; 1580–1627) was a major aristocratic patron of the arts and literature in the Elizabethan and Jacobean eras, the primary non-royal performer in contemporary court masques, a letter-writer, and a ...

(1580–1627), English patron of the arts *

Luis Russell Luis Russell (August 5, 1902 – December 11, 1963) was a pioneering Panamanian jazz pianist, orchestra leader, composer, and arranger. Career Luis Carl Russell was born on Careening Cay, near Bocas del Toro, Panama, in a family of African-Car ...

(1902–1963), Panamanian jazz pianist * Lynne Russell (born 1946), American journalist and author

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* Malinda Russell (born ), African-American cookbook writer * Mariya Russell, American chef and Michelin star restaurateur * Mark Russell (disambiguation), several people * Martha M. Russell (1867-1961), American nurse in World War I * Mary Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Marzuk Russell Marzuk Russell (born 15 August 1973) is a Bangladeshi poet, model, and actor. He made his television debut by TV play ''Ayna Mohol'' was directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki. He got mainstream acclaim after the self-titled role in the film ''Bachelo ...

(born 1973), Bangladeshi lyricist, poet, model, and actor * Matthew Russell (disambiguation), also Matt Russell, several people * Mercedes Russell (born 1995), American basketball player * Michael Russell (disambiguation), several people * Micho Russell (1915–1994), Irish musician and author * Mickey Russell, American football player * Mike Russell (disambiguation), several people * Moses Russell (1888–1946), Welsh international footballer

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* Naomi Russell (born 1990), Australian gymnast *

Newton Russell Newton Requa Russell (June 25, 1927 – May 18, 2013) was an American businessman and politician. Born in Los Angeles, California, Russell attended Los Angeles High School and the Webb School of California. He served in the United States Navy dur ...

(1927–2013), American politician *

Nicholas Russell, 6th Earl Russell Nicholas Lyulph Russell, 6th Earl Russell (12 September 196817 August 2014), styled Viscount Amberley between 1987 and 2004, was the elder son of Conrad Russell, 5th Earl Russell and Elizabeth Russell (formerly Elizabeth Sanders). He succeeded ...

(1968–2014), British politician *

Nick Russell (disambiguation) Nick or Nicholas Russell may refer to: * Nick Russell (basketball) (born 1991), American basketball player * Nicholas Russell, 6th Earl Russell (1968–2014) * Nick Russell (actor), Australian television actor, producer and director * Nicky Russell ...

, several people *

Nipsey Russell Julius "Nipsey" Russell (September 15, 1918 – October 2, 2005)Nipsey J. Russell, born September 15, 1918, died October 2, 2005. Social Security Administration. ''Social Security Death Index'' ( Death Master File).U.S. Census, January 1, 1920, ...

(1918–2005), American comedian

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Odo Russell, 1st Baron Ampthill Odo William Leopold Russell, 1st Baron Ampthill, (20 February 182925 August 1884), styled Lord Odo Russell between 1872 and 1881, was a British diplomat and the first British Ambassador to the German Empire. Background and education Russell w ...

(1829–1884), British diplomat

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* P. Craig Russell (born 1951), American comic writer, artist, and illustrator * Pat Russell (1923-2021), American community activist and politician * Patricia Russell, Countess Russell (1910–2004), British philosopher * Patrick Russell (disambiguation), several people * Patti Russell (fl. 1919–1929), Australian soprano * Paul Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Pee Wee Russell Charles Ellsworth "Pee Wee" Russell (March 27, 1906 – February 15, 1969), was an American jazz musician. Early in his career he played clarinet and saxophones, but he eventually focused solely on clarinet. With a highly individualistic and sp ...

(1906–1969), American jazz musician * Peter Russell (disambiguation), several people * Philip Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Polly Russell Polly Elisabeth Russell is a food historian and curator at the British Library with responsibility for research on social science and food. She writes a food history column for the weekend magazine of the ''Financial Times'' and from 2015 has be ...

, British historian

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* Rachel Russell, Lady Russell (–1723), English letter writer and author *

Rachel Renée Russell Rachel Renée Russell (born March 13, 1959) is an American author of the children's book series ''Dork Diaries'' and its spin-off ''The Misadventures of Max Crumbly.'' Russell grew up in Saint Joseph, Michigan, and has four younger siblings, tw ...

, American children's author *

Reb Russell Ewell Albert "Reb" Russell (March 12, 1889 – September 30, 1973) was an American Major League Baseball player for the Chicago White Sox and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Career MLB Russell was drafted by the White Sox as a pitcher in 1912. In his ...

(1889–1973), American baseball player * Regan Russell (1955-2020), Canadian animal rights activist * Richard Russell (disambiguation), several people * Rip Russell (1915–1976), American baseball player * Robert Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Robin Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford (Henry) Robin Ian Russell, 14th Duke of Bedford (21 January 1940 – 13 June 2003), DL, of Woburn Abbey in Bedfordshire, was a British peer, stockbroker and animal conservationist. He became well known to the public by appearing in three series ...

(1940–2003), British peer and conservationist *

Ron Russell Ronald Stanley Thornton Russell (22 July 1926 – 7 March 2019) was a Canadian politician and pilot who lived in Nova Scotia. Early life and education Russell was born in Ngongotahā, New Zealand. He was a pilot for the Royal New Zealand Air F ...

(1926–2019), Canadian politician *

Rosalind Russell Catherine Rosalind Russell (June 4, 1907November 28, 1976) was an American actress, comedienne, screenwriter, and singer,Obituary '' Variety'', December 1, 1976, p. 79. known for her role as fast-talking newspaper reporter Hildy Johnson in the H ...

(1907–1976), American actress * Ross Russell (footballer, born 1967) (born 1967), Trinidadian footballer * Ross Russell (jazz), (1909–2000), American record producer *

Rusty Russell (disambiguation) Rusty Russell may refer to: * Rusty Russell (born 1973), Australian software programmer * Rusty Russell (tackle) (born 1963), American football player * Rusty Russell (American football coach) Harvey Nual "Rusty" Russell (December 4, 1895 – D ...

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* Sam Russell (disambiguation), several people * Samuel Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Sara Russell Sara Samantha Russell (born 1966) is a professor of planetary sciences and leader of the Planetary Materials Group at the Natural History Museum, London. She is a Fellow of the Meteoritical Society and of the Royal Astronomical Society. Early l ...

(born 1966), British planetary scientist * Sarah Rachel Russell (–1880), British criminal * Scott Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Seán Russell Seán Russell (13 October 1893 – 14 August 1940) was an Irish republican who participated in the Easter Rising of 1916, held senior positions in the Irish Republican Army during the Irish War of Independence and Irish Civil War, and was Ch ...

(1893–1940), Irish republican * Sean Russell (author) (born 1952), Canadian fantasy author * Seth Russell (born 1994), American football player * Sheila Ruseell (1935-2022), American politician * Shirley Russell (artist) (1886–1985), American artist * Shirley Ann Russell (1935–2002), British costume designer * Simon Russell (disambiguation), several people * Sol Smith Russell (1848–1902), American actor * Stephen Russell (disambiguation), several people * Steve Russell (disambiguation), several people * Stuart Russell (disambiguation), several people

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Taylor Russell Taylor Russell McKenzie (born July 18, 1994) is a Canadian actress. She has starred in the Netflix science fiction series ''Lost in Space'' (2018–2021). In film, she has starred in the critically acclaimed drama ''Waves'' (2019), for which she ...

(born 1994), Canadian actress * Ted Russell (disambiguation), several people *

Theresa Russell Theresa Lynn Russell ( Paup; born March 20, 1957) is an American actress whose career spans over four decades. Her filmography includes over fifty feature films, ranging from mainstream to independent and experimental films. Born in San Diego, ...

(born 1957), American actress * Theodore E. Russell (born 1936), American diplomat * Thomas Russell (disambiguation), also Tom Russell, several people *

Tim Russell __NOTOC__ Tim Russell (born 1947) is an American radio announcer and voice actor ( AFTRA/ SAG) in Minneapolis – Saint Paul. He is most widely known as one of the actors on the long-running radio show, '' A Prairie Home Companion'', and contin ...

(born 1947), American radio personality and voice actor * Twan Russell (born 1974), American football player

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* Vaughan Russell (1890–1979), Scottish footballer

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* Walter Russell (1871–1963), American artist and author * Walter B. Russell Jr. (1929–2016), American army officer and politician * Walter Westley Russell (1867–1949), British painter and art teacher *

Welford Russell Welford Russell (30 October 1900 – 1975) was a Canadian composer based in Toronto, Ontario. He is particularly remembered for his output of choral works.James Neufeld. Lois Marshall: A Biography'. Dundurn; 5 April 2010. . p. 232. Early life a ...

(1900–1975), Canadian composer * William Russell (disambiguation), also Will and Willy Russell, several people *

Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford KG (1 November 1680 – 26 May 1711) was an English nobleman and politician. He was the son of William Russell, Lord Russell, and his wife Lady Rachel Wriothesley. From 1683 until 1694, he was styled Lo ...

(1680–1711), British noble and politician *

Wriothesley Russell, 3rd Duke of Bedford Wriothesley Russell, 3rd Duke of Bedford (25 May 1708 – 23 October 1732) was an English nobleman and peer. He was the son of Wriothesley Russell, 2nd Duke of Bedford. Russell married his sister's stepdaughter, Lady Anne Egerton, daughter of ...

(1708–1732), British noble and peer *

Wyatt Russell Wyatt Hawn Russell (born July 10, 1986) Retrieved December 31, 2016Archivedfrom the original on November 10, 2013. is an American actor and former ice hockey player. Russell portrayed Corporal Lewis Ford in Julius Avery's 2018 horror film ''Overl ...

(born 1986), American actor and former ice hockey player

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