Whitesell is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
Brian Whitesell (born 1964), American auto racing team manager Christopher Whitesell, American television soap opera writer Jim Whitesell (born 1959), American college basketball coach John Whitesell (born 1961), American television and film director Jonathan Whitesell (born 1991), Canadian actor Josh Whitesell (born 1982), American major league baseball player Kenneth R. Whitesell (born 1961), American Navy admiral Patrick Whitesell (born 1965), American talent agent and co-CEO of WME Entertainment Pia Whitesell (born 1983), Australian model, actress and television presenter Sean Whitesell (1963–2015), American film and television actor