James, Jim, Jimmy or Jamie Robinson may refer to:

Public officials

* J. Kenneth Robinson (1916–1990), American Republican politician from Virginia * J. W. Robinson (James William Robinson, 1878–1964), American Democratic politician from Utah *

James Robinson (Australian politician) James Robinson (1860 – 16 September 1922) was an Irish-born Australian politician. He was born at Aughantane near Clogher in County Tyrone to farmer John Robinson and Jane Moore. On 15 June 1886 he married Elizabeth Colquhoun Robinson, wit ...

, member of the New South Wales Legislative Council * James Robinson (New Brunswick politician) (1852–1932), Canadian Conservative politician from New Brunswick *

James Robinson (North Dakota judge) James Robinson (May 11, 1843 – March 22, 1933) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1917 to 1922. Biography Early years Born in Michigan, Robinson began his education in Canada, where he taught school for a short time. H ...

(1843–1933), American jurist who served on North Dakota Supreme Court * James Robinson (Ohio politician), mayor of Columbus, Ohio and president of the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike Company *

James Robinson (Wisconsin politician) James Robinson (January 5, 1828April 8, 1878) was an American merchant, Democratic politician, and Wisconsin pioneer. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Calumet County in the 1853, 1858, 1863, and 1870 sessions. Biogr ...

(1828–1878), American politician in Wisconsin * James Fisher Robinson (1800–1882), American Democratic politician from Kentucky * James Carroll Robinson (1823–1886), American Democratic politician from Illinois * James D. Robinson (politician), Canadian mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, 1873 * James E. Robinson (1868–1932), American jurist in Ohio * James L. Robinson (1838–1887), American Democratic politician from North Carolina * James M. Robinson (politician) (1861–1942), American Democratic politician from Indiana * James S. Robinson (1827–1892), American Republican politician from Ohio *

James W. Robinson (Texas and California) James W. Robinson (1800 – October 27, 1857) was a politician in what became the U.S. states of Texas and California. Early years J. W. Robinson was born in what is now Hamilton County, Indiana in c. 1791. He was a lawyer and partnered wi ...

(1791–1857), American state official; Texas provisional governor * James Wallace Robinson (1826–1898), American Republican politician from Ohio * James Nicol Robinson, mayor of Brisbane, 1900

Military

* James H. Robinson (soldier) (died 1864), Civil War private in Union Army; awarded Medal of Honor in 1864 * James E. Robinson Jr. (1918–1945), Army first lieutenant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor in 1945 *

James W. Robinson Jr. James William "Jim" Robinson Jr. (August 30, 1940 – April 11, 1966) was an American soldier and a posthumous recipient of the Medal of Honor. Robinson earned the award while serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a Sergeant ( E-5) ...

(1940–1966), Army sergeant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor during Vietnam War *

James Robinson (soldier, born 1753) Rev. James Robinson (1753–1868) was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland into bondage on March 21, 1753. His master was Francis De Shields. Robinson served under the General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, and would become a significa ...

(1753–1868), African American soldier in the Revolutionary War

Historians, scholars and clergymen

James Harvey Robinson James Harvey Robinson (June 29, 1863 – February 16, 1936) was an American scholar of history who, with Charles Austin Beard, founded New History, a disciplinary approach that attempts to use history to understand contemporary problems, which g ...

(1863–1936), American historian and co-founder of New School for Social Research *

James Herman Robinson James Herman Robinson (January 24, 1907 – November 6, 1972) was an African-American clergyman and humanitarian, best known as the founder of Operation Crossroads Africa (OCA), a cross-cultural exchange program considered a forerunner of the ...

(1907–1972), American clergyman and humanitarian * James A. Robinson (American political scientist) (born 1932), American academic, president of University of West Florida *

James A. Robinson (economist) James Alan Robinson (born 1960) is a British economist and political scientist. He is currently the Reverend Dr. Richard L. Pearson Professor of Global Conflict Studies and University Professor at the Harris School of Public Policy Studies, Ha ...

(born 1960), British economic and political scientist * James M. Robinson (1924–2016), American biblical scholar, author, editor and professor * James C. Robinson (health economist) (born 1953), American professor at the University of California, Berkeley

Artists, performers and producers

* James E. Robinson (singer), American recording artist, vocalist in Change * James F. Robinson (filmmaker) (born 1955), American director, writer and producer * James G. Robinson (born 1935), American film producer, chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek Productions *

James Robinson (writer) James Dale Robinson is a British writer of American comic books and screenplays best known for co-creating the character of Starman (Jack Knight) with Tony Harris and reviving the Justice Society of America in the late 1990s. His other notable w ...

, English writer of comic books and screenplays *

James Robinson (artist) James, Jim, Jimmy or Jamie Robinson may refer to: Public officials * J. Kenneth Robinson (1916–1990), American Republican politician from Virginia * J. W. Robinson (James William Robinson, 1878–1964), American Democratic politician from Utah * ...

, New Zealand artist and

Wallace Art Awards The annual Wallace Art Awards are the largest and longest-running art awards of their type in New Zealand. They were established by James Wallace in 1992. Awards are made for contemporary painting, sculpture and photography and are run by the J ...

winner *

James Robinson (filk musician) Dr. James Robinson (born 1948, Maine) is an American filk music songwriter and performer (known as Dr. Jane Robinson prior to 2004 sex reassignment surgery) whose songs focus on scientific themes, particularly paleontology. Robinson earned a do ...

(born 1948), American filk music songwriter and performer *

James Robinson (opera director) James, Jim, Jimmy or Jamie Robinson may refer to: Public officials * J. Kenneth Robinson (1916–1990), American Republican politician from Virginia * J. W. Robinson (James William Robinson, 1878–1964), American Democratic politician from Utah * ...

, artistic director of the

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is an American summer opera festival held in St. Louis, Missouri. Typically four operas, all sung in English, are presented each season, which runs from late May to late June. Performances are accompanied by th ...

Jim Robinson (trombonist) Jim Robinson, also known as Big Jim Robinson (December 25, 1892 – May 4, 1976) was an American jazz musician, based in New Orleans, renowned for his deep, wide-toned, robust "tailgate" style of trombone playing, using the slide to achieve a wid ...

(1892–1976), American musician, known as Big Jim Robinson *

Jimmy Robinson (actor) James O. Robinson Jr. (1918–1967) was an American film actor. Early life Robinson was born on 30 July 1918, in Los Angeles, California Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the la ...

(1918–1967), American actor in the Mickey McGuire short film series from 1927 to 1934 *

Jimmy Robinson (recording engineer) James Kelly Robinson II (July 29, 1950, Washington, D.C. – January 6, 2018, New YorkJ-Ro (James Robinson, born 1969), American musical artist, co-founder of group Tha Alkaholiks * Jimmy D. Robinson, American poet, lyricist and music producer

Sports figures

Association football

* James Robinson (Doncaster Rovers), English wing half for Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Scarborough and Newcastle, 1923–1931 *

James Robinson (footballer, born 1899) James Wilson Robinson (8 January 1899 – ''unknown'') was a Northern Irish footballer. His regular position was as a forward. He was born in Belfast. He played for Belfast Junior Football, Manchester United, and Tranmere Rovers Tranm ...

, Irish forward; played for Manchester United and Tranmere Rovers *

James Robinson (footballer, born 1982) James Robinson (born 18 September 1982) is an English football manager and former player who last managed National Premier Leagues Victoria side Ballarat Red Devils from 2014 to 2015 before joining A-League club Brisbane Roar to manage their ...

, English striker; with Crewe Alexandria, playing in Australia since 2005 * Jamie Robinson (footballer) (born 1972), English central defender

Basketball

* James Robinson (basketball, born 1970), American basketball player in the NBA *

James Robinson (basketball, born 1994) James Robinson (born March 4, 1994) is an American professional basketball player who last played for Igokea of the Adriatic League. He played college basketball for the University of Pittsburgh before playing professionally in Bosnia, Germany an ...

, American overseas basketball player

Gridiron football

Jimmy Robinson (American football) Jimmy Robinson (born January 3, 1953) is a former American football wide receiver and retired wide receivers coach of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers during his playing career. He was ...

(born 1953), wide receiver with Giants, 49ers and Broncos; coach * James Robinson (wide receiver) (born 1982), wide receiver for Pittsburgh Power *

Jamie Robinson (Canadian football) Jamie Robinson (born June 28, 1987) is a former Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State. College career Robinson played college football at Florida ...

(born 1987), defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts *

James Robinson (running back) James Robinson (born August 9, 1998) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois State and signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2020, ...

(born 1998), American football running back for the New England Patriots

Rugby

* Jimmy Robinson (rugby league), English rugby league footballer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s * Jamie Robinson (rugby union) (born 1980), Welsh rugby union footballer

Other sports

* James Robinson (jockey) (1794–1873), British jockey * James Robinson (baseball) (1873–?), American Negro leagues baseball player *

Jim Robinson (racing driver) James R. Robinson (January 28, 1946December 28, 1995) was a NASCAR driver from 1979–1987. Career A resident of Reseda in California, Robinson began competing with the NASCAR Winston West Series in 1978. He soon began to enjoy success with ...

(1946–1995), American NASCAR driver * James Robinson (runner) (born 1954), American middle-distance runner * Jim Robinson (boxer) (born 1925), American boxer *

Jimmy Robinson (Australian footballer) James Johnston Robinson (15 November 1881 – 5 November 1947) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Carlton in the Victorian Football League The Victorian Football League (VFL) is an Australian rules football league in Aus ...

(1881–1947), Australian rules footballer of the 1900s *Jamie Robinson (darts player) (born 1976), British darts player

Other professions

* Gentleman Jim Robinson (1799–1875), African-American freeman of Virginia *

James Robinson (dentist) James Robinson (22 November 1813 – 4 March 1862) was a British dentist and anaesthetist. On 19 December 1846, he became the first person to carry out general anaesthesia in Britain when he administered ether to a patient undergoing a tooth e ...

(1813–1862), British dentist and anaesthetist * James R. Robinson (1860–1950), Scottish-American industrialist, inventor, and author of a book on mine ventilation *James "Jim" Robinson (1934–2007), English member of Bridgewater Four, convicted of killing Carl Bridgewater * James D. Robinson III (born 1935), CEO of American Express *Jim Robinson, American conservative activist; founder of online forum ''

Free Republic Free Republic is a moderated Internet forum and chat site for self-described conservatism, conservatives, primarily within the United States. It presents articles and comments posted pseudonymously by registered members, known as "Freepers", usin ...

'' *James "Rocky" Robinson, American community activist; founded Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps *

James Robinson (biopharmacist) James (Jim) Robinson is the vice chair of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI). Robinson manages the CEPI manufacturing strategy for a COVID-19 vaccine. Career Robinson began his career as a biochemical engineer with ...

, vice-president of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations *

James William Robinson (sailor) James William Robinson (April 25, 1824 – August 16, 1906) was a Tasmanian sailor whose son, James Kerguelen Robinson, was the first person born south of the Antarctic Convergence. Robinson Pass was named after James Kerguelen Robinson. Car ...

, Tasmanian sailor * James Kerguelen Robinson, his son, Australian prospector * James Robinson (lawyer), Irish barrister

Characters

* Jim Robinson (''Neighbours''), soap opera character

Places

* Robinson, Washington, a ghost town named after pioneer hunter James Robinson