Adelson


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Adelson is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

  • Donna Adelson (born 1950), American convicted murderer
    • Charlie Adelson (born 1976), American convicted murderer, son of Donna Adelson
  • Edward H. Adelson (born 1952), American neuroscientist
  • Jake Adelson (born 1996), Australian professional footballer
  • Jay Adelson (born 1970), American Internet entrepreneur
  • Merv Adelson (1929–2015), American real estate developer and television producer who co-founded Lorimar Television
    • Andrew Adelson (born 1954), American television producer, son of Merv Adelson, spouse of Orly
    • Orly Adelson (born 1957), American Israeli television producer, spouse of Andrew
    • Gary Adelson (born April 22, 1953), American television producer, son of Merv Adelson
  • Steven A. Adelson, American film director and television director
  • Michael Adelson, American orchestral conductor
  • Sheldon Adelson (1933–2021), American casino magnate, political donor to the Republican Party, spouse of Miriam Adelson
    • Miriam Adelson (born 1945), Israeli-American doctor, widow and heiress of Sheldon Adelson, political donor to the Republican Party
  • Tom Adelson (born 1965), American politician
  • Warren Adelson (born 1942), American art dealer, art historian, and author

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