The Animal or Animal is the nickname of:
The Animal:
Joseph Barboza (1932–1976), Portuguese-American mafioso and mob hitman
Dave Bautista (born 1969), American actor, mixed martial artist and professional wrestler
Chad Chapin (born 1975), drummer of Christian rock band Tait
Ellen van Dijk (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
Brad Lesley (born 1958), American baseball player and television personality
Mark Mendoza (born 1955), American bass player
Anthony Parnes, English stockbroker convicted of trading fraud committed in the 1980s
Michael Smith (basketball, born 1972), American National Basketball Association player
Animal:
Clive Burgess (1950–2006), Welsh rugby union player
Chris Carter (left-handed hitter) (born 1982), American baseball player
Edmundo Alves de Souza Neto (born 1971), Brazilian association footballer
