The Animal (nickname)

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
 * George Steele (1937–2017), American professional wrestler
 * Ellen van Dijk (born 1987), Dutch cyclist
 * Brad Lesley (1958–2013), American baseball player and television personality
 * Mark Mendoza (born 1955), American bass player
 * Jerry Walter McFadden (1948–1999), American serial killer
 * 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 (outfielder) (born 1982), American baseball player
 * Edmundo (footballer) (born 1971), Brazilian footballer