Harrelson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
William H. Harrelson, American football coach at Nevada State University in 1897
John W. Harrelson (1885–1955), chancellor of North Carolina State University
Charles Harrelson (1938–2007), American contract killer; father of Woody Harrelson (below)
Ken Harrelson (born 1941), baseball player and TV announcer
Bud Harrelson (born 1944), baseball player and coach for New York Mets (and others)
Bill Harrelson (born 1945), baseball player for one season for California Angels
Woody Harrelson (born 1961), American actor in Cheers and many notable films
Mary Jayne Harrelson (born 1978), athlete, 1500-metre runner
Michael Harrelson born 1948 American Film Actor
Fictional characters:
Edward Harrelson, of Japanese science fiction series Mobile Suit Gundam SEED
