Carell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:Lianella Carell (1927–2000), Italian film actress and screenwriter Monroe J. Carell Jr. (1932–2008), American businessman and philanthropist Nancy Carell, wife of Steve Carell Paul Carell (1911-1997), German non-fiction writer Rudi Carell (1934-2006), Dutch entertainer Steve Carell, American comedian, actor, producer and writer Thomas Carell, German biochemist