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Some Famous People with the surname of Bell

Alexander Graham BellView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander Graham Bell (March 3, 1847?? August 2, 1922) was an eminent scientist, inventor, engineer and innovator who is credited with inventing the first practical telephone.
Bert BellView on WikipediaMore detailDe Benneville "Bert" Bell (February 25, 1895 ? October 11, 1959) was co-founder of the Philadelphia Eagles, co-owner and coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers and commissioner of the National Football League from 1946 until his death.
Marilyn BellView on WikipediaMore detailMarilyn Bell Di Lascio, Order of Ontario (b: October 19, 1937, Toronto, Canada) is a retired Canadian long distance swimmer, born in Toronto.
John Stewart BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Stewart Bell (28 June 1928 ? 1 October 1990) was a physicist, and the originator of Bell's Theorem, one of the most important theorems in quantum physics.
Joseph BellView on WikipediaMore detailJoseph Bell, JP, DL, FRCS (2 December 1837 ? 4 October 1911) was a Scottish lecturer at the medical school of the University of Edinburgh in the 19th century.
Vanessa BellView on WikipediaMore detailVanessa Bell (n?e Stephen) (30 May 1879 ? 7 April 1961) was an English painter and interior designer, a member of the Bloomsbury group, and the sister of Virginia Woolf.
Brian BellView on WikipediaMore detailBrian Bell, (born December 9, 1968 in Iowa City, Iowa) is a American guitarist and songwriter.
Madison Smartt BellView on WikipediaMore detailMadison Smartt Bell (born August 1, 1957) is an American novelist.
Mary BellView on WikipediaMore detailMary Flora Bell (born May 26, 1957 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England) was convicted in December 1968 of the manslaughter of two boys, Martin Brown (aged four years) and Brian Howe (aged three years).
William E. BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam E.
Eric Temple BellView on WikipediaMore detailEric Temple Bell (February 7, 1883, Peterhead, Scotland - December 21, 1960, Watsonville, California) was a mathematician and science fiction author born in Scotland who lived in the U.
Martin BellView on WikipediaMore detailMartin Bell, OBE, (born 31 August 1938) is a British UNICEF (UNICEF UK) Ambassador, a former broadcast war reporter and former independent politician.
Gertrude BellView on WikipediaMore detailGertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell CBE (14 July 1868 ? 12 July 1926) was a British writer, traveller, political analyst, administrator in Arabia, and an archaeologist who mapped and identified Anatolian and Mesopotamian ruins.
Cool Papa BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Thomas "Cool Papa" Bell (May 17, 1903 ? March 7, 1991) was an American center fielder in Negro league baseball, considered by many baseball observers to have been the fastest man ever to play the game.
Art BellView on WikipediaMore detailArthur W.
Gordon BellView on WikipediaMore detailC.
Eric BellView on WikipediaMore detailEric Robin Bell (born 3 September 1947 in East Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland) is a rock musician and guitarist.
Joshua BellView on WikipediaMore detailJoshua David Bell (born December 9, 1967) is an American Grammy Award-winning violinist.
William Nathaniel BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Nathaniel Bell (March 6, 1817 ? September 6, 1887), originally from Edwardsville, Illinois and later a resident of Portland, Oregon, was a member of the Denny Party, the first group of white settlers in what is now Seattle, Washington.
Catherine BellView on WikipediaMore detailCatherine Lisa Bell (born August 14, 1968) is an British-born American actress known for her role of Lt.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Anthony Bell, AO, OBE (born 1 November 1940) is an acclaimed Australian actor and theatre director.
Ricky BellView on WikipediaMore detailRicky Bell, nicknamed "Slick" (born Ricardo Bell, September 18 1967, Roxbury, Boston, Massachusetts) is an American R&B singer best known as one of the founding members of New Edition and the lead singer of Bell Biv DeVoe.
John Howatt BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Howatt Bell (December 13, 1846 ? January 29, 1929) was a Prince Edward Island lawyer and politician.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert "Kool" Bell (born Robert Earl Bell, 8 October 1950, Youngstown, Ohio) is an American singer and bassist, who is the founding member of the jazz / R&B / soul / funk / disco band, Kool & the Gang.
Jay BellView on WikipediaMore detailJay Stuart Bell (born December 11, 1965 in Eglin AFB, Florida) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and second baseman who played for the Cleveland Indians (1986-88), Pittsburgh Pirates (1989-96), Kansas City Royals (1997), Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-2002) and New York Mets (2003).
Drake BellView on WikipediaMore detailJared Drake Bell (born June 27, 1986), better known as Drake Bell, is an American actor, comedian, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and occasional television director.
Mark BellView on WikipediaMore detailMark Bell (born on August 5, 1980 in St.
Lawrence Dale BellView on WikipediaMore detailLawrence Dale "Larry" Bell (April 5, 1894 ? October 20, 1956) was an American industrialist and founder of Bell Aircraft Corporation.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Bell (also known as "The Great Apostate") (February 15, 1797 ? September 10, 1869) was a U.
Griffin BellView on WikipediaMore detailGriffin Boyette Bell (October 31, 1918 ? January 5, 2009) was an American lawyer and former Attorney General.
Don BellView on WikipediaMore detail"For the American radio broadcaster, see Don Bell (radio broadcaster)"Donald H.
Mark BellView on WikipediaMore detailMark Bell is a musician and producer of electronic house music who, as well as being a member of the pioneering electronic music group LFO on Warp Records, has collaborated with a wide range of artists such as Bj?rk and Depeche Mode, for whom he took on the production duties for the entire "Exciter" album.
Chris BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Christopher "Chris" Bell (born November 23, 1959) is a Democratic Party politician.
Chris BellView on WikipediaMore detailChris Bell (January 12, 1951 ? December 27, 1978) was a singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Memphis, Tennessee.
Derek BellView on WikipediaMore detailDerek Bell, MBE (October 21, 1935 ? October 17, 2002) was an Irish harpist and composer.
Henry H. BellView on WikipediaMore detailHenry H.
Edward William Derrington BellView on WikipediaMore detailMajor General Edward William Derrington Bell VC CB (18 May 1824 ? 10 November 1879) was a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Frederick William BellView on WikipediaMore detailFrederick William Bell VC (3 April 1875 ? 28 April 1954) was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Donald Simpson BellView on WikipediaMore detailDonald Simpson Bell VC (3 December 1890 ? 10 July 1916) was an English recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Eric Norman Frankland BellView on WikipediaMore detailEric Norman Frankland Bell VC (28 August 1895 ? 1 July 1916) was born Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland and was by birth an Irish and British recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
Jamie BellView on WikipediaMore detailJamie Bell (born 14 March 1986) is an English actor.
Derek BellView on WikipediaMore detailDerek Reginald Bell MBE (born 31 October 1941 in Pinner, Middlesex) is a former racing driver from England who was extremely successful in sportscar racing, winning 5 times at Le Mans.
Frank BellView on WikipediaMore detailFrancis Jardine "Frank" Bell (January 28, 1840 ? February 13, 1927) was a governor of Nevada.
Eldrin BellView on WikipediaMore detailEldrin Bell is the former police chief for the city of Atlanta, Georgia, and was elected in November 2004 to serve as the county commission chairman for nearby Clayton county.
Thomas Cowan BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Cowan Bell (May 14, 1832 -Feb.
Kristen BellView on WikipediaMore detailKristen Anne Bell (born July 18, 1980) is an American actress.
Brendan BellView on WikipediaMore detailBrendan Bell (born on March 31, 1983 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian ice hockey defenceman currently playing for the Peoria Rivermen of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Raja BellView on WikipediaMore detailRaja Bell (born September 19, 1976) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
Kendrell BellView on WikipediaMore detailKendrell Alexander Bell (born July 2, 1980 in Augusta, Georgia) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Andy BellView on WikipediaMore detailAndy Bell (born Andrew Ivan Bell, 25 April 1964, Peterborough, England) is the lead singer of the English synthpop duo, Erasure.
Martin BellView on WikipediaMore detailMartin Bell (born December 6, 1964, at RAF Akrotiri, Cyprus) is a former World Cup alpine ski racer from Scotland.
Mike BellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael John Bell (born December 7, 1974 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a minor league baseball coach for the Visalia Rawhide, former coach of the Yakima Bears, and former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds in the season.
Bobby BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert "Bobby" Lee Bell, Jr (born June 17, 1940) is a former professional American football linebacker/defensive end.
Peter Hansborough BellView on WikipediaMore detailPeter Hansborough Bell (May 12, 1812 ? March 8, 1898) was the 3rd Governor of Texas from 1849 to 1853.
Ian BellView on WikipediaMore detailIan Colin Graham Bell (born October 31 1962 in Hatfield, Hertfordshire) is a game programmer, game designer and game producer.
Troy BellView on WikipediaMore detailTroy Delvon Bell (born November 10, 1980 in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American professional basketball player formerly of the NBA's Memphis Grizzlies.
George BellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Kennedy Allen Bell (4 February 1883 ? 3 October 1958) was an Anglican theologian, Dean of Canterbury, Bishop of Chichester, member of the House of Lords and a pioneer of the Ecumenical Movement.
George John BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir George John Bell KCMG, DSO (29 November 1872 ? 5 March 1944) was an Australian soldier and politician.
George Irving BellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Irving Bell (August 4, 1926 in Evanston, Illinois ? May 28, 2000) was an American physicist, biologist and mountaineer.
Todd BellView on WikipediaMore detailTodd Anthony Bell (November 28, 1958 ? March 16, 2005) was an American football safety in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears during the early 1980s.
Terrel BellView on WikipediaMore detailTerrel Howard Bell (November 11, 1921 ? June 22, 1996) was the Secretary of Education in the Cabinet of President Ronald Reagan.
Robert Edward BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Edward Bell, CC, FRS, FRSC (November 29, 1918 ? April 1, 1992) was a Canadian nuclear physicist and principal of McGill University from 1970 to 1979.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir Robert Bell (Unknown ? "d.
Benny BellView on WikipediaMore detailBenny Bell (born Benjamin Samberg or Benjamin Zamberg, March 21, 1906 ? July 6, 1999) was a Jewish American singer-songwriter who reached popularity in the 1940s, with a comeback in the 1970s.
Heath BellView on WikipediaMore detailHeath Justin Bell (born September 29, 1977 in Oceanside, California) is a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball with the San Diego Padres.
David BellView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Michael Bell (born September 14, 1972 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a former Major League Baseball third baseman who is currently the manager of the Double-A Carolina Mudcats.
Tom BellView on WikipediaMore detailTom Bell (1825 ? October 4, 1856) was a western outlaw and physician known as the "Outlaw Doc".
Mary Hayley BellView on WikipediaMore detailMary Hayley Bell, Lady Mills (22 January 1911 ? 1 December 2005) was an English actress, writer and dramatist.
Eileen BellView on WikipediaMore detailEileen Bell CBE (born 15 August 1943) is a Northern Ireland politician, member of the Northern Ireland Assembly for North Down and former deputy leader of the Alliance Party.
Thomas BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Bell (1903?1961) was an American novelist.
J. Franklin BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Franklin Bell (January 9, 1856 ? January 8, 1919) was Chief of Staff of the United States Army from 1906 to 1910.
Ian BellView on WikipediaMore detailIan Ronald Bell MBE (born 11 April 1982 in Coventry, West Midlands) is an England Test cricketer.
Francis BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir Francis Henry Dillon Bell, GCMG, KC (March 31, 1851, Nelson, New Zealand ? 13 March, 1936, Wellington, New Zealand) was the first New Zealand-born Prime Minister of New Zealand.
John Joy BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Joy Bell (1871-05-07?1934-11-14), known professionally as J J Bell, was a journalist and author.
David BellView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Bell (13 May, 1985 in Buncrana, County Donegal) is an Irish football player currently playing in defence for the Eircom League with Finn Harps.
Joshua Fry BellView on WikipediaMore detailJoshua Fry Bell (November 26, 1811 ? August 17, 1870) was a Kentucky political figure.
Tatum BellView on WikipediaMore detailTatum Antoine Bell (born March 2, 1981 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football running back for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League.
Thomas BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Bell FRS (11 October 1792 ? 13 March 1880) was an English zoologist, surgeon and writer, born in Poole, Dorset, UK.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Bell (16 January 1800 ? 12 April 1867) was an Irish man of letters.
Marc BellView on WikipediaMore detailMarc Bell (born 1971 in London, Ontario) is a Canadian cartoonist.
Paddie BellView on WikipediaMore detailPaddie Bell (8 April 1931 ? 3 August 2005) was an Irish folk singer and musician.
Theodore A. BellView on WikipediaMore detailTheodore Arlington Bell (July 25, 1872 ? September 4, 1922) was a Democratic politician from California.
Derrick BellView on WikipediaMore detailDerrick A.
Julie BellView on WikipediaMore detailJulie Bell (born 1958 in Beaumont, Texas) is an American painter.
Adrian BellView on WikipediaMore detailAdrian Bell (1901?1980) was an English journalist and farmer, who was the first compiler of "The Times" crossword.
Kenta BellView on WikipediaMore detailKenta Bell (born March 16, 1977 in Kilgore, Texas) is an American track and field athlete who competes mainly in the triple jump.
Lake BellView on WikipediaMore detailLake Bell Siegel (born March 24, 1979) is an American actress.
Nick BellView on WikipediaMore detailNick Bell (born December 17, 1983 in Alnwick, Northumberland) is one of UK's leading young entrepreneurs.
Geoffrey BellView on WikipediaMore detailGeoffrey L Bell, (born 1939), is an economist, banker, and Executive Secretary of the Washington based Group of Thirty, an influential and high powered council of private and central bankers.
Jacob BellView on WikipediaMore detailJacob Bell (5 March 1810 ? 12 June 1859), British pharmaceutical chemist, was born in London.
Alexander Melville BellView on WikipediaMore detailAlexander Melville Bell (1 March 1819 ? 7 August 1905) was a researcher of physiological phonetics and was the author of numerous works on orthoepy and elocution.
Samuel BellView on WikipediaMore detailSamuel Bell (February 9, 1770 ? December 23, 1850) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 14th Governor of New Hampshire from 1819 to 1823, and as the United States Senator for New Hampshire from 1823 to 1835.
Samuel BellView on WikipediaMore detailSamuel Bell (fl.
Marvin BellView on WikipediaMore detailMarvin Bell (born 3 August 1937 in Brooklyn, New York) is an American poet and teacher who was the first Poet Laureate of the State of Iowa.
Marshall BellView on WikipediaMore detailArchibald Marshall Bell (born September 28, 1942) is an American actor.
Dick BellView on WikipediaMore detailRichard Albert "Dick" Bell, PC (September 4 1913 ? March 20 1988) was a member of the Canadian House of Commons representing Carleton from 1957 to 1963 and from 1965 to 1968.
Michael BellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Patrick Bell (born July 30, 1938) is an American actor and voice actor.
T. J. BellView on WikipediaMore detailTimothy Peter Bell Jr.
Tobin BellView on WikipediaMore detailTobin Bell (born Joseph Tobin'"; August 7, 1942) is an American film and television actor.
Charlie BellView on WikipediaMore detailCharlie Will Bell III (born March 12, 1979 in Flint, Michigan) is an American professional basketball player who plays for the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks.
Carey BellView on WikipediaMore detailCarey Bell (November 14, 1936 - May 6, 2007) was an American blues musician, who played the harmonica in the Chicago blues style.
Trevor BellView on WikipediaMore detail"For the current major league pitcher please see Trevor Bell (baseball).
Ricky BellView on WikipediaMore detailRicky Lynn Bell (April 8, 1955 ? November 28, 1984) younger brother of recording artist Archie Bell, was a American professional football player who played running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers from 1977 to 1982.
Ricky BellView on WikipediaMore detailRicky Bell (born October 2, 1974 in Columbia, South Carolina) is a cornerback who went to North Carolina State University and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Chicago Bears, the Barcelona Dragons, the Orlando Rage, the Calgary Stampeders, the Ottawa Renegades, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Montreal Alouettes.
Samuel H. BellView on WikipediaMore detailSamuel H.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Bell (March 16 1808 ? April 2 1894) was a businessman and political figure in Canada West.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Bell (1821 ? February 25 1873) was a surveyor, journalist and political figure in Canada West.
Lyn BellView on WikipediaMore detailLynette Bell (born 24 January 1947), known after marriage as Lynette Chipchase, was an Australian freestyle swimmer of the 1960s, who won the silver medal in the 4???100?m freestyle relay at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics.
Rob BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Holmes Bell Jr.
Yeremiah BellView on WikipediaMore detailYeremiah Neavius Bell (born March 3, 1978 in Winchester, Kentucky) is an American football safety for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
William BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Bell (August 31 1897 ? March 16 1969) was an American right-handed pitcher and manager in baseball's Negro Leagues.
Simon BellView on WikipediaMore detailSimon Bell (born 15 January 1949) is a Scottish session singer based in London who has worked with several noted singers.
Steve BellView on WikipediaMore detailSteve Bell is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Greg BellView on WikipediaMore detailGregory Leon Bell (born August 1, 1962 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former American football running back in the NFL for the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Rams, and the Los Angeles Raiders from 1984 to 1990.
Edmond BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir Edmond Bell Of Castle Acre and Beaupre Hall, Norfolk.
Laura BellView on WikipediaMore detailLaura Bell (1829?1894) was a famous courtesan of Victorian England.
Jean BellView on WikipediaMore detailJean Bell (born Annie Lee Morgan on November 23, 1944 in St.
Coby BellView on WikipediaMore detailCoby Scott Bell (born May 11, 1975) is an American television and film actor and producer.
David BellView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Bell VC (1845 ? 7 March 1920) was born County Down, Ireland (exact date of birth is unknown).
Judy BellView on WikipediaMore detailJudy Bell (born September 23, 1936) is an American amateur golfer and golf administrator.
Andrew BellView on WikipediaMore detailAndrew Bell (1753?1832) was a Scottish Anglican priest and educationalist who pioneered the Madras System of Education (also known as "mutual instruction") in schools and was the founder of Madras College, a secondary school in St.
Maggie BellView on WikipediaMore detailMaggie Bell (born 12 January 1945, Maryhill, Glasgow, Scotland) is a Scottish rock and blues-rock singer, regarded by some as Britain's answer to Janis Joplin.
Jacob BellView on WikipediaMore detailJacob Bell (born March 2, 1981 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American football guard for the St.
Hiram BellView on WikipediaMore detailHiram Bell (April 22 1808 ? December 21 1855) was a U.
Montgomery BellView on WikipediaMore detailMontgomery Bell (January 3, 1769, Chester County, Pennsylvania ? April 1, 1855, Dickson County, Tennessee) was a manufacturing entrepreneur who was crucial to the economic development of early Middle Tennessee.
Graham BellView on WikipediaMore detailGraham Arthur Charlton Bell (born March 3, 1949) is an English academic, writer, and evolutionary biologist with interests in the evolution of sexual reproduction and the maintenance of variation.
Chichester BellView on WikipediaMore detailChichester Bell (1848 ? 1924) was a cousin to Alexander Graham Bell and instrumental in developing improved versions of the phonograph.
Justin BellView on WikipediaMore detailJustin Bell (born 23 February 1968 in Rustington, Sussex, England) is a British racecar driver.
Lee BellView on WikipediaMore detailLee Bell (born 26 January 1983 in Crewe, Cheshire) is an English professional footballer who plays for Macclesfield Town.
Idris BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir Harold Idris Bell CB OBE (2 October 1879 ? 22 January 1967) was a British papyrologist (specialising in Roman Egypt) and scholar of Welsh literature.
Billy BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Edward "Billy" Bell (June 10, 1891 ? June 3, 1959) was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played four seasons in the National Hockey Association and six in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Wanderers, Montreal Canadiens and Ottawa Senators.
Benjamin BellView on WikipediaMore detailBenjamin Bell (1749 - 1806) was a Scottish surgeon.
Hugh BellView on WikipediaMore detailHugh Bell (born 22 June 1927) is an American Photographer born in the west Indies who was raised in Harlem, New York.
Theo BellView on WikipediaMore detailTheopolis Bell, Jr.
Ronald BellView on WikipediaMore detailRonald Bell, also known by his Arabic name Khalis Bayyan (born Ronald Nathan Bell, 1 November 1951, Youngstown, Ohio, United States) is an American singer, composer and saxophonist who was a founding member of the band, Kool & the Gang.
Eddie BellView on WikipediaMore detailEdward B.
Rob BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Allen Bell (born January 17, 1977 in Newburgh, New York) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher.
Earl BellView on WikipediaMore detailEarl H.
Mike BellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael Steven Bell (born April 23, 1983 in) is an American football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Bell (born in 1718 at Dartford in Kent; died at Dartford in January 1774) was a noted English cricketer of the mid-Georgian period at a time when the single wicket version of the game was popular.
Artie BellView on WikipediaMore detailArthur James Bell (1915, 7 August?1972) Belfast, Ireland was an Irish motorcycle road racer became known for his short, yet brilliant, post-World War II Isle of Man TT career that came to notice with his second place finish in the 1947 Isle of Man TT on a second-hand 500cc Norton he bought himself on which he lead for three of the seven laps.
Charlie BellView on WikipediaMore detailCharles C.
Frank BellView on WikipediaMore detailFrank Gustav Bell (1863 ? April 14, 1891) was a American Major League Baseball player from Cincinnati, Ohio who played one season in the Majors, for the Brooklyn Grays of the American Association.
Jane BellView on WikipediaMore detailFlorence Jane Bell (June 2, 1910 ? July 1, 1998) was a Canadian track and field athlete who competed mainly in the 100 metres.
Bob BellView on WikipediaMore detailBob Bell (born 10 April 1958 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) is the current technical director and acting team principal of the Renault Formula One team.
Kelly BellView on WikipediaMore detailKelly Bell (born 21 February, 1982 in Aldershot) is an English glamour model.
Jeffrey BellView on WikipediaMore detailJeffrey L.
Ronald D. BellView on WikipediaMore detailThe Honourable Justice Ronald D.
William Dwane BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Dwane Bell (born 1978) is a convicted New Zealand murderer who is serving a 30 year non-parole prison sentence at Paremoremo Prison, the longest non-parole sentence ever passed in New Zealand.
David BellView on WikipediaMore detailDavid Bell (born 21 January 1984 in Kettering) is an English-born Irish professional footballer.
Wally BellView on WikipediaMore detailWallace Robert Bell (born January 10, 1965 in Ravenna, Ohio) is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1992 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000.
George Gray BellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Gray Bell, OC, MBE, CD (May 24, 1920 ? October 15, 2000) was a Canadian soldier, civil servant, and academic.
Jason BellView on WikipediaMore detail"For the former rugby league player, see Jason Bell (rugby league)"Jason Dewande Bell (born April 1, 1978) is an American football cornerback in the National Football League.
Henry BellView on WikipediaMore detailHenry Bell (April 7, 1767 ? March 14, 1830) was a Scottish engineer who is famed for introducing the first successful passenger steamboat service in Europe.
Rudolf Duala Manga BellView on WikipediaMore detailRudolf Duala Manga Bell (1873?8 August 1914) was a Duala king and resistance leader in the German colony of Kamerun.
Arthur BellView on WikipediaMore detailThe Blessed Arthur Bell, also known as Francis Bell was a Franciscan and English martyr.
Dennis BellView on WikipediaMore detailDennis Bell (December 28, 1866 ? September 25, 1953) was a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army and a recipient of America's highest military decoration?the Medal of Honor?for his actions in the Spanish-American War.
Walter A. BellView on WikipediaMore detailWalter Andrew Bell (January 4, 1889?1969) was a Canadian geologist.
Harry BellView on WikipediaMore detailHarry Bell (September 21, 1860 ? November 10, 1938) was a United States Army Captain awarded the Medal of Honor for actions during October 17, 1899, during the Philippine-American War for leading a charge against a superior number of the enemy.
Colin BellView on WikipediaMore detailColin Bell (March 1, 1942 ? April 24, 2003) was an English academic who served as the Vice-Chancellor for the University of Bradford between 1998 and 2001 and who was later Vice-Chancellor at the University of Stirling.
Tavorris BellView on WikipediaMore detailTavorris Bell (born June 26, 1978), also known as "Night Train", is an American streetball player.
James BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Joseph Bell (born: July 1, 1845 County Antrim, Ireland and died July 1, 1901) was a United States Army soldier awarded the Medal of Honor during the Indian Wars.
Beaupre BellView on WikipediaMore detailBeaupre Bell Esq.
Robert BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Bell FRSC MD (June 3, 1841 ? June 17, 1917) was a Canadian geologist, professor and civil servant.
Roger Charles BellView on WikipediaMore detailRoger Charles Bell is a former secondary school teacher and terrorist from Prince Edward Island.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Farmer Bell (born April 14, 1962) is the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the American rock band Widespread Panic, where he is known for his raspy southern drawl that hits a variety of octaves.
Becky BellView on WikipediaMore detailRebecca "Becky" Suzanne Bell (August 24, 1971 ? September 16, 1988) was an American woman who died as a result of a back-alley abortion in 1988.
Tom BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas "Tom" Bell (1882 ? 1944) was a Scottish socialist politician and trade unionist.
Nicholas BellView on WikipediaMore detailNicholas Bell is a British actor who has worked in Australia for more than 20 years.
Billy BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Bradshaw "Billy" Bell, OBE, JP (born 9 October 1935) is an Unionist politician from Northern Ireland and former Lord Mayor of Belfast.
Charles William BellView on WikipediaMore detailCharles William Bell (25 April 1876 ? 8 February 1938) was a Canadian playwright, lawyer and politician, born in Hamilton, Ontario.
Ivor BellView on WikipediaMore detailIvor Malachy Bell is an Irish Republican, and a former volunteer in the Belfast Brigade of the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) who later became Chief of Staff on the Army Council.
Larry Gene BellView on WikipediaMore detailLarry Gene Bell (October 30, 1949 ? October 4, 1996) was a double murderer in Lexington County, South Carolina, who was electrocuted for the murders of Sharon "Shari" Faye Smith and Debra May Helmick.
Neil BellView on WikipediaMore detailNeil Bell (born 1970 in Oldham, Lancashire, England) is a British actor, mainly on UK TV and in occasional films.
Myron BellView on WikipediaMore detailMyron Bell (born September 15, 1971) is a former Safety in the NFL.
William BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Bell (born July 22, 1971 in Miami, Florida) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Christopher BellView on WikipediaMore detailChristopher Bell (born 20 April 1968 in Leicester, Leicestershire, England) is an English military historian.
Robin BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobin Bell (born November 16, 1977) is a South African-born, Australian slalom canoer who has competed since the late 1990s.
Graham BellView on WikipediaMore detailGraham Thomas Bell (born 17 April 1948, Blyth, Northumberland ? died 2 May 2008, London) was an English pop and rock singer.
Mike BellView on WikipediaMore detailMike J.
Mark BellView on WikipediaMore detailMark E.
Dougie BellView on WikipediaMore detailDougie Bell (born 5 September 1959 in Paisley) is a former Scottish footballer.
Vinnie BellView on WikipediaMore detailVinnie Bell (born Vincent Gambella, 1935, New York) is a leading American session guitarist and pioneer of electronic effects in pop music.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Bell (23 October 1764 ? 6 February 1836) was an English barrister and equity lawyer.
Joe BellView on WikipediaMore detailJoe Bell (born November 27, 1923) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 62 games in the National Hockey League.
William R. BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Robert Bell (August 7 1876 ? October 4 1927) was an Australian-born official in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate, who served as the District Officer of Malaita from 1915 until 1927.
Esther BellView on WikipediaMore detailEsther Bell is an American film director.
John Calhoun BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Calhoun Bell (December 11, 1851 ? August 12, 1933) was a U.
Coleman BellView on WikipediaMore detailColeman Bernard Bell, II (born April 22, 1970 in Tampa, Florida) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Tommy BellView on WikipediaMore detailTommy Bell (March 13, 1923 ? July 14, 1994) was an African-American boxer.
James Martin BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Martin Bell (October 16, 1796 ? April 4, 1849) was a U.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Bell (June 19, 1796 ? May 4, 1869) was a U.
Roz BellView on WikipediaMore detailKevin Rosaire Bellemare (born "c".
Les BellView on WikipediaMore detailLester Rowland Bell (December 14, 1901 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - December 26, 1985 in Hershey, Pennsylvania), was a professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues from 1923-1931.
Erin BellView on WikipediaMore detailErin Bell (b.
Monta BellView on WikipediaMore detailMonta Bell (February 5 1891 ? February 4 1958) was an American film director, film producer and film editor.
Nick BellView on WikipediaMore detailNick Bell (born August 19, 1968 in San Francisco, CA) is a former professional American football player who played running back for three seasons for the Los Angeles Raiders.
Brian BellView on WikipediaMore detailBrian Bell (born April 4, 1984 in Kettering, Maryland) is an American football fullback and tight end who is currently a free agent.
Vince BellView on WikipediaMore detailVince Bell is a Texas singer-songwriter who has appeared on the PBS television program "Austin City Limits" along with NPR broadcasts such as "Mountain Stage", "World Caf?" and "Morning Edition".
Lurrie BellView on WikipediaMore detailLurrie Bell (born Lurrie C.
Graham BellView on WikipediaMore detailGraham Thomas Bell (born March 30, 1955 in Middleton, Lancashire) is a former professional footballer who played for many teams in North West England.
Gordon BellView on WikipediaMore detailGordon "Gordie" Bell (March 13, 1925 in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba ? November 3, 1985) is a former ice hockey goaltender.
Ryan BellView on WikipediaMore detailRyan Bell (born April 17, 1984) is a Canadian basketball player from Orleans, Ontario.
Willie BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam John "Willie" Bell (born 3 September 1937) is a Scottish former footballer and manager.
William BellView on WikipediaMore detailDr.
Dennis BellView on WikipediaMore detailDennis R.
Whitey BellView on WikipediaMore detailWilliam Hoyet "Whitey" Bell, also known as Popeye (born September 13, 1932 in Monticello, Kentucky) is a retired American basketball player.
Brendan BellView on WikipediaMore detailBrendan Bell is a Canadian territorial level politician and former cabinet minister.
Bob BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Francis Bell (born January 25, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions and the St.
Jim BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Dalton Bell (born 1958) is an American crypto-anarchist who created the idea of arranging for anonymously-sponsored assassination payments via the Internet, which he called "assassination politics".
Thelma and Corydon BellView on WikipediaMore detailThelma Harrington Bell (1896-1985) and Corydon Whitten Bell (1894-1980) were American authors from the state of North Carolina.
Tommy BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Bell (9 November, 1906 ? 1983) was an English professional footballer.
Carl BellView on WikipediaMore detailCarl Bell is an American musician born January 9, 1967 in Kenton, Tennessee.
Regla BellView on WikipediaMore detailRegla Maritza Bell MacKenzie (* Havana, 1970 -) is a former female volleyball player from Cuba.
Adam Carr BellView on WikipediaMore detailAdam Carr Bell (November 11, 1847 ? October 30, 1912) was a Canadian politician.
Bruce BellView on WikipediaMore detailBruce Bell (born February 15, 1965 in Toronto, Ontario) is a retired a Canadian ice hockey defenceman.
Marian BellView on WikipediaMore detailMarian Bell (married name Marian Aylmore) (born 4 August 1958 at Cowaramup, Western Australia) is a former Australian field hockey player.
Jerry BellView on WikipediaMore detailT.
Nicola BellView on WikipediaMore detailNicola Bell is an English former actress.
Brian BellView on WikipediaMore detailBrian Bell (born February 13, 1959 in Brandon, Manitoba) is a retired professional ice hockey player defenceman.
Dalton BellView on WikipediaMore detailDalton Bell (born March 9, 1983 in) is a Canadian football quarterback for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.
Michael BellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael "Mickey" Bell (born 15 November 1971, Newcastle, England) is an English former football defender.
J. Bowyer BellView on WikipediaMore detailJ.
Thomas Hastie BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Hastie Bell (1867 ? 1942) was a Scottish anarchist.
Thomas Miller BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Miller Bell (January 11, 1923 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada ? November 12, 1996) was a Canadian politician, lawyer and barrister.
Al BellView on WikipediaMore detailAl Bell (born Alvertis Isbell, March 15, 1940, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States) is an American record producer, songwriter, and record executive.
Hunter BellView on WikipediaMore detailHunter Houston Bell is an Obie Award-winning and Tony Award nominated American book author and one of the stars of the musical "a>".
Beau BellView on WikipediaMore detailJames Beaumont "Beau" Bell (born May 26, 1986 in) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Demetrius BellView on WikipediaMore detailDemetrius Bell (born May 3, 1984 in) is an American football offensive tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League.
Monna BellView on WikipediaMore detailMonna Bell (January 23, 1938 ? April 22, 2008), whose birthname was Nora Escobar, was a Chilean singer who enjoyed a successful career in Spain, Mexico and other parts of Latin America.
Tony BellView on WikipediaMore detailTony Bell (born 20 June 1958) is a freelance writer and journalist, known for his "whats he on" column in Cycling Weekly, where he was a columnist between 1994 and 2006.
Arthur H. BellView on WikipediaMore detailArthur Hornbui Bell (February 14, 1891 - March 1973) was a Bloomfield, New Jersey resident and the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan in New Jersey.
Murphy BellView on WikipediaMore detailMurphy Wilbert Bell (March 27, 1921 ? June 11, 2008) was an American attorney from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, who was active in the civil rights movement of the 1950s through the 1970s.
John Cameron BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Cameron Bell (born July 10, 1953 in Ancaster, Ontario) is a senior cancer researcher at the OHRI.
Cammy BellView on WikipediaMore detailCameron Bell (born 18 September 1986) is a Scottish footballer.
Gabrielle BellView on WikipediaMore detailGabrielle Bell (b.
Robert Anning BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert Anning Bell (14 April 1863 ? 1933) was an English artist and designer.
Robert B. BellView on WikipediaMore detailRobert B.
Fred BellView on WikipediaMore detailThomas Frederick Bell, Jr.
Wade BellView on WikipediaMore detailCharles Wade Bell (born January 3, 1945 in Ogden, Utah) is a former middle distance runner from the United States, who represented his native country at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City.
Andrew BellView on WikipediaMore detailAndrew Bell (born 22 January 1982) was an English cricketer.
Mike BellView on WikipediaMore detailMichael "Mike" Bell (March 18, 1971 ? December 14, 2008) was an American professional wrestler who worked for World Wrestling Entertainment and Extreme Championship Wrestling as Mike "Mad Dog" Bell.
Albert BellView on WikipediaMore detailAlbert Bell II (born April 23, 1964) was a wide receiver in the National Football League who played for the Green Bay Packers.
Mark BellView on WikipediaMore detailMark Dickson Bell (8 February 1881 ? 1961) was a Scottish footballer who played for Heart of Midlothian in the early years of the Twentieth century, helping them to win the Scottish Cup in 1901, before moving to southern England where he won Southern League championships with Southampton and Fulham.
Marcus BellView on WikipediaMore detailMarcus Udall Bell (born July 19, 1977 in St.
George BellView on WikipediaMore detailGeorge Bell, born 1957, is the tallest man in the United States at as recognized by Guinness World Records.
Harry BellView on WikipediaMore detailHarry Bell (born October 31, 1925 ? August 27, 2009) was a retired Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in one National Hockey League game for the New York Rangers during the 1946?47 NHL season.
Jerry BellView on WikipediaMore detailJerry Bell (born March 7, 1959 in) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League.
Hilary BellView on WikipediaMore detailHilary Bell (born June 19, 1991 in Toronto, Ontario) is a female swimmer from Canada, who mostly competes in the freestyle events.
Sam BellView on WikipediaMore detailSam Bell (born 6 February, 1909 in Burnhope?died 1982) was a professional footballer who played for Burnhope Institution, Norwich City, Luton Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Southend United, Millwall and Tonbridge.
Roy BellView on WikipediaMore detailRaoul Sunday (Roy) Bell (19 February 1882 ? 28 March 1966) was a professional New Zealand and Australian natural history specimen collector, ornithologist, naturalist and photographer, who spent much time on Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand.
Kyle BellView on WikipediaMore detailKyle Bell is an American football player who plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Graeme BellView on WikipediaMore detailGraeme Bell (born October 15, 1980 in Regina, Saskatchewan) is a professional Canadian football fullback for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League.
Eric BellView on WikipediaMore detailEric Bell (born 29 November 1929 in Manchester) is an English former football (soccer) defender.
Sydney Pyman BellView on WikipediaMore detailSydney Pyman Bell (19 December 1875 ? 23 December 1944) was an English rugby union halfback and solicitor.
John BellView on WikipediaMore detailJohn Bell (6 August 1809 ? 5 March 1851) was a Liberal Party politician in the United Kingdom.
Mifflin E. BellView on WikipediaMore detailMifflin Emlen Bell (October 20, 1847 ? June 2, 1904) was an American architect who served from 1883 to 1886 as Supervising Architect of the US Treasury Department.
Joel BellView on WikipediaMore detailJoel Bell (born July 29, 1985 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a professional Canadian football offensive tackle for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League.
Murder of Penny BellView on WikipediaMore detailPenny Bell (1948 ? 6 June, 1991) was an English 43-year-old businesswoman who was murdered on the 6 June, 1991 in Perivale, Greenford, London.
James BellView on WikipediaMore detailSir James Bell CVO (26 March 1866?1 September 1937) was an English solicitor who served as Town Clerk of London for 33 years.
Arthur BellView on WikipediaMore detailArthur A.
Burton C. BellView on WikipediaMore detailBurton Christopher Bell is an American musician.
Paul BellView on WikipediaMore detailPaul Bell (born June 24, 1980 in Kenwyn, Western Cape) is a South African baseball infielder.
Digby BellView on WikipediaMore detailDigby Bell (born Digby Valentine Bell) (November 8, 1849 - June 20, 1917) was a popular vaudeville entertainer and Broadway performer at the beginning of the 20th century.
Mary BellView on WikipediaMore detailMary Teston Luis Bell (3 December 1903 ? 6?February 1979) was an Australian aviator and founding leader of the Women's Air Training Corps (WATC), a volunteer organisation that provided support to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II.

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