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