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James is a common surname originating from the given name, itself derived from the
Hebrew Hebrew (; ; ) is a Northwest Semitic language of the Afroasiatic language family. Historically, it is one of the spoken languages of the Israelites and their longest-surviving descendants, the Jews and Samaritans. It was largely preserved ...
''Yaʿaqōḇ''. Notable people with the surname include:


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* A. P. T. James (c. 1908–1962), better known as 'Fargo' James; Tobagonian politician *
Aaron James (basketball) Aaron James (born October 5, 1952) is a retired American professional basketball player. He spent his entire five-year National Basketball Association (NBA) career with the New Orleans Jazz. James, a 6'8" small forward, averaged 10.8 points a ...
(born 1952), American basketball player * Aaron James (footballer) (born 1976), Australian rules footballer from Victoria *
Ada James Ada Lois James (March 23, 1876 – September 29, 1952) was a suffragist, social worker, and reformer. Born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, she graduated from high school in 1894, taught school for several years, and soon became active in t ...
(1876–1952), American suffragist and reformer * Adam James (actor) (born 1972), British actor * Adam James (singer), Australian country singer *
Aidan James Aidan James Laprete Powell (born September 6, 2001) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. Early life Laprete was born on September 6, 2001, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Laprete's first time acting was at the age of 18 months ...
(born 2001), American singer and musician *
Alan James Alan James (March 23, 1890 – December 30, 1952) was an American film director and screenwriter. He directed more than 70 films between 1916 and 1943. He also wrote for more than 60 films between 1916 and 1951. He was born in Port Townsend ...
(1890–1952), American film director and screenwriter * Alan James (poet), South African poet *
Alec James (cricketer) Alec Pearce James (22 May 1889 – 14 August 1961) was a Welsh cricketer. James's batting style is unknown, but it is known he bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Neath, Glamorgan. James made his debut for Carmarthenshire in the ...
(1889–1961), Welsh cricketer * Aled James (born 1982), Welsh rugby union footballer *
Alex James (footballer) Alexander Wilson James (14 September 1901 – 1 June 1953) was a Scottish international footballer. He is mostly noted as a playmaking lynchpin at Arsenal with whom he won six trophies from 1930 to the 1936 season. James featured as a deep-lying ...
(1901–1953), Scottish soccer player *
Alex James (musician) Steven Alexander James, FRSA (born 21 November 1968) is an English musician, best known as the bassist of the rock band Blur, he has also played with temporary bands Fat Les, Me Me Me, WigWam and Bad Lieutenant. Music career James was born ...
(born 1968), English musician and journalist, member of band Blur *
Alex James (songwriter) Alexander James is a platinum selling British songwriter and record producer from South London. He is known for co-writing the number one single " Bad Boys" (Alexandra Burke song) by '' The X Factor'' winner Alexandra Burke and his work with J ...
(born 1976), songwriter and producer *
Alice James Alice James (August 7, 1848 – March 6, 1892) was an American diarist, sister of novelist Henry James and philosopher and psychologist William James. Her relationship with William was unusually close, and she seems to have been badly affect ...
(1848–1892), American diarist *
Andre James Andre James (born May 2, 1997) is an American football center for the Las Vegas Raiders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UCLA. Early life and high school James grew up in South Jordan, Utah, and attended H ...
(born 1997), American football player * Andrea James (born 1967), American writer, film producer, director and LGBT rights activist * Andrea James (playwright), Australian playwright, author of '' Sunshine Super Girl'' *
Angela James Angela Diane James (born December 22, 1964) is a Canadian former ice hockey player who played at the highest levels of senior hockey between 1980 and 2000. She was a member of numerous teams in the Central Ontario Women's Hockey League (COWHL ...
(born 1964), Canadian ice hockey player *
Angharad James (poet) Angharad James (16 July 1677 – 25 August 1749) was a Welsh farmer, harpist and poet.Nia Mai Jenkins, ''A’i Gyrfa Megis Gwerful': Bywyd a Gwaith Angharad James', ''Llên Cymru'' Volume 24 (2001) Life She was born in Gelliffrydau farm at Bala ...
(1677–1749), Welsh language poet *
Ann James Ann Catherine Stewart James (born 6 October 1952) is an Australian illustrator of more than 60 children's books, some of which she also wrote. She was born in Melbourne, Victoria. James has been illustrating books since the 1980s and has becom ...
(born 1952), Australian illustrator and writer * Annie Laurie Wilson James (1862–?), American journalist *
Anthony James (actor) Anthony James (born James Anthony; July 22, 1942 – May 26, 2020) was an American character actor who specialized in playing villains in films and television, many of them Westerns. Early life Anthony James was born James Anthony in Myrtle Bea ...
(1942–2020), American actor * Anthony James (artist) (born 1974), English sculptor, painter and performance artist * Antonio James (c. 1954–1996), American murderer * Antonio D. James (born 1985), American film director * Antony James (born 1989), British swimmer * Archibald James (1893–1980), British politician and Royal Air Force officer * Arnold James (born 1974), international footballer from Antigua and Barbuda * Art and Arthur James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Art James (1929–2004), American game show host ** Art James (baseball), American baseball player ***
Arthur James (racehorse owner) John Arthur James, MVO DL (1853–1917) was the son of a wealthy Liverpool merchant who became a friend of the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII), sharing his interest in horse racing. In 1885 he married Mary Venetia Cavendish-Bentinck (186 ...
(1853–1917), British racehorse owner *** Arthur James (footballer) (1855–1911), English footballer *** Arthur James (politician) (1883–1973), Governor of Pennsylvania *** Arthur Lorne James (1903–1964), Air Vice-Marshal in the Royal Canadian Air Force *** Arthur G. James (1912–2001), American surgeon *** Arthur James (judge) (1916–1976), English Court of Appeal judge * Ashley James (curator), American curator * Augustus James (1866–1934), Australian politician


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* Barbara James (1943–2003), Australian author, historian, journalist, political adviser and activist *
Barry James Barry James is an English theatre actor and singer. Theatre credits He trained at the Guildford School of Acting. His stage roles include: * Seymour in the first West End production of '' Little Shop of Horrors'' at the Comedy Theatre in 1983 * ...
, English stage actor *
Becky James Rebecca Angharad James (born 29 November 1991) is a Welsh former professional racing cyclist specialising in track cycling. James was the 2013 world sprint and keirin champion. She is a 2016 Rio Olympics double silver medalist. James rode ...
(born 1991), Welsh cyclist * Benjamin James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Benjamin James (Nova Scotia politician), farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia **
Benjamin F. James Benjamin Franklin James (August 1, 1885 – January 26, 1961) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 7th congressional district from 1949 to 1959. ...
(1885–1961), Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania ** Benjamin James (American football), head football coach for the Dickinson College Red Devils, 1942 ** Benjamin James (Nova Scotia politician), farmer and political figure in Nova Scotia *
Bernard James Bernard Ronald James (born February 7, 1985) is an American former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for Florida State University. He is also the oldest player ever to be drafted in the National Basketball Association ...
(born 1985), American basketball player *
Bernie James (baseball) Robert Byrne James (September 2, 1905 – August 1, 1994) was a Major League Baseball infielder who played three seasons for the Boston Braves and New York Giants in the National League from 1929 to 1930 and 1933. In 114 games over three seasons ...
(1905–1994), American baseball player * Bernie James (born 1958), English–born, American soccer player * Bert James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Bert James (baseball) (1886–1959), American baseball player ** Bert James (1914–2006), Australian politician *
Betty James Betty M. James (February 13, 1918 – November 20, 2008) was an American businessperson who came up with the name for the Slinky her husband Richard T. James invented. She ran James Industries, the firm that manufactured the toy, by herself st ...
(1918–2008), American businesswoman who named the ''slinky'' * Bill James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Bill James (pitcher, born 1887) (1887–1942), baseball player ** Bill James (pitcher, born 1892) (1892–1971), baseball player **
Bill James (novelist) Bill James (15 August 1929 – 17 June 2023) is a pseudonym of Allan James Tucker, a Welsh novelist. He also wrote under his own name and the pseudonyms ''David Craig'' and ''Judith Jones''. He was a reporter with the Daily Mirror and various ot ...
(born 1929), novelist ** Bill James (American politician) (born 1930), American politician ** Bill James (rower), New Zealand rower ** Bill James (Australian footballer) (born 1937), Australian rules footballer **
Bill James George William James (born October 5, 1949) is an American baseball writer, historian, and statistician whose work has been widely influential. Since 1977, James has written more than two dozen books devoted to baseball history and statistics. ...
(born 1949), American baseball writer and historian ** Billy James (disambiguation), multiple people ***
Billy T. James William James Te Wehi Taitoko (17 January 1948 – 7 August 1991) better known by his stage name Billy T. James, was a New Zealand entertainer, comedian, musician and actor. He became a key figure in the development of New Zealand comedy and a ...
(1948–1991), New Zealand comedian *** Billy James (basketball) (born 1950), American professional basketball player *** Billy James (rugby player) (born 1956), Welsh rugby union player *** Billy James (born 1960), American publicist, musician, and author known as
Ant-Bee Ant-Bee (stage-name for Billy James) is an American experimental musician and writer. In his musical work, he is a psychedelic era revivalist, working with members of The Mothers of Invention; the original members of the Alice Cooper group, and C ...
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Billy James (publicist) Billy James is an American publicist and talent scout, best known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s discovering and developing musical talent for record companies such as Columbia, Elektra, and RCA Records. As a young publicist for Columbia, ...
, American publicist and talent scout * Bob James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Bob James (musician) Robert McElhiney James (born December 25, 1939) is an American jazz keyboardist, arranger, and record producer. He founded the band Fourplay and wrote "Angela", the theme song for the TV show ''Taxi.'' According to VICE (magazine), music fro ...
(born 1939), jazz musician **
Bob James (rock singer) Robert Dennis James (1952 – February 2021) was an American rock singer-songwriter who was best known for his work with the band Montrose. Born in Struthers, Ohio, James moved to the South Bay area of Los Angeles in 1963. His early bands The ...
(born 1952), singer of Montrose, 1974–1976 ** Bob James (baseball) (born 1958), baseball player for the Expos, Tigers, and White Sox ** Bob James (country singer) (born 1960), representative of CMT Europe, 1995–1997 * Brad James (born 1981), American actor * Bradley James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Bradley James Bradley James (born 1983 or 1984) is an English actor. He is best known for starring as Arthur Pendragon in the BBC TV (NBC in America) series ''Merlin,'' Damien Thorn in '' Damien'', Varga in '' Underworld: Blood Wars'', Giuliano de' Medici ...
, English actor ** Bradley James (1961–2012), American professional wrestler better known as Brad Armstrong * Brandon James (born 1987), American footballer * Brendan James (born 1979), American singer/songwriter *
Brett James (footballer) Brett James (born 15 December 1972) is a former professional Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and Adelaide Football Club in the Australian Football League (AFL). In 2015, James was inducted into the South ...
(born 1972), Australian Rules footballer from South Australia *
Brett James Brett James Cornelius (born June 5, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville. James' compositions have been credited on 494 recordings by a wide variety of artists. Signed to Career Records ( ...
(born 1968), American singer, songwriter and record producer *
Brian James (disambiguation) Brian James may refer to: * Brian James (soccer) (born 1993), American soccer player *Brian James (guitarist) (born 1955), British former guitarist of punk band the Damned *Brian Girard James, better known as Road Dogg (born 1969), American profess ...
, multiple people **
Brian James (actor) Brian James (5 July 1918 – 2 November 2009) was an Australian radio, stage, television and film actor. Early life, radio and theatre Brian James was born in Melbourne, the son of the Bishop of St. Arnaud and started his career as a teacher a ...
(1918–2009), Australian TV actor **
Brian James (cricketer, born 1934) Brian James (23 April 1934 – 1999) was an English first-class cricketer, who played four matches for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in 1954. He also appeared for the Yorkshire Second XI between 1953 and 1959. Born in Darfield, Barnsley, Y ...
(1934–2000), English cricketer **
Brian James (cricketer, born 1941) Brian George James (21 March 1941 – 6 November 2002) was an English cricketer. James was a right-handed batsman who bowled right-arm fast-medium. He was born in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire. James made his debut for Staffordshire in the 19 ...
(1941–2002), English cricketer **
Brian James (rugby league) Brian Knight James (9 April 1943 – 10 January 2020) was an Australian professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s. A national and state representative, he played in the 1968 Rugby League World Cup-winning team for Australia a ...
(1943–2020), Australian rugby league footballer **
Brian James (guitarist) Brian James (born Brian Robertson, 18 February 1955) is an English punk rock guitarist, who is best known for being a founding member of The Damned as well as of The Lords of the New Church. Biography He began his musical career playing in ...
(born 1955), British punk musician, former member of The Damned **
Brian James (basketball) Brian James (born in Taylorville, Illinois in 1956) is an American basketball coach currently serving as an assistant coach of the Northwestern University. He previously served as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia 76ers (2010–2013) and Mi ...
(born 1956), American basketball coach ** Brian d'Arcy James (born 1968), American actor and musician ** Brian Girard James, better known as
Road Dogg Brian Girard James (born May 20, 1969) is an American professional wrestler currently signed with the WWE where he serves as the Senior Vice President of Live Events. James was best known for his initial tenure with World Wrestling Federation ( ...
(born 1969), American professional wrestler ** Brian R. James (born 1974), American game designer and software engineer *
Brion James Brion Howard James (February 20, 1945 – August 7, 1999) was an American character actor. He portrayed Leon Kowalski in ''Blade Runner'' and appeared in ''Southern Comfort'', '' 48 Hrs.'', ''Another 48 Hrs.'', '' Silverado'', ''Tango & Cash'', ' ...
(1945–1999), American character actor * Bronny James (born 2004), American basketball player and son of LeBron James *
Butch James Andrew David "Butch" James (born 8 January 1979) is a South African former professional rugby union player who represented 40 times and was a member of the team that won the 2007 Rugby World Cup. His usual position was fly-half, though he also p ...
(born 1979), South African rugby player


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* C. L. R. James (1901–1989), Trinidadian essayist and historian of the Haitian Revolution * Carl James (1925–2005), American collegiate sports executive * Carlos James (born 1971), American college baseball coach * Carol James, New Zealand footballer * Carol-Ann James, West Indian cricketer *
Carole James Carole Alison James (born December 22, 1957) is a Canadian politician and former public administrator, who represented Victoria-Beacon Hill in the MLA from 2005 to 2020. She is the former Leader of the Opposition in British Columbia and former ...
(born 1957), Canadian politician * Carwyn James (1929–1983), Welsh rugby player *
Casey James Casey Everett James (born May 31, 1982)"Happy Birthday, Casey James and ...
(born 1982), American singer and guitarist *
Cecil James Cecil Edwin James (10 April 1913 – 13 January 1999) was a prominent English bassoonist born in London to a musical family. His father Wilfred (1878-1941) was a bassoonist in the Queen's Hall Orchestra and professor at the Royal College of Music. ...
(1913–1999), English bassoonist * Cedric James (born 1979), American footballer *
Charlene James Charlene James is a British playwright and screenwriter. She won substantial acclaim for her play ''Cuttin' It'', which addresses the issue of female genital mutilation in Britain, for which she won numerous awards. Early life James grew up in Bi ...
, British playwright and screenwriter * Charles and Charlie James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Charles Tillinghast James Charles is a masculine given name predominantly found in English and French speaking countries. It is from the French form ''Charles'' of the Proto-Germanic name (in runic alphabet) or ''*karilaz'' (in Latin alphabet), whose meaning was " ...
(1805–1862), U.S. Senator from Rhode Island ** Charles James (MP) (1817–1890), British politician ** Charles Hamilton James, Count of Arran, Anglo-Scottish Soldier and Author ** Charles Pinckney James (1818–1899), U.S. federal judge ** Charles James (chemist) (1880–1928), British–born discoverer of lutetium ** Charles James (footballer) (1882–1960), English footballer for Stoke ** Charles James (rugby league) (1891–1917), New Zealand rugby league footballer **
Charles Holloway James Charles Holloway James, , (1893–1953), architect, specialised in designs for homes and housing projects, but also completed large public works, particularly in collaboration with Stephen Rowland Pierce. Early life James was born in 1893 at ...
(1893–1953), British architect ** Charles James (designer) (1906–1978), British–American fashion designer **
Charles James (attorney) Charles Albert James (born May 2, 1954) is an American attorney specializing in antitrust law, where he is one of the few African Americans in the field. Since 2010, he has been an adjunct faculty member at Arizona State University. James served as ...
(born 1954), U.S. assistant attorney general ** Charles James (American football) (born 1990), American football cornerback *** Charlie James (baseball) (born 1937), American baseball player * Chris James (baseball) (born 1962), American baseball player *
Chris James (racing driver) Christopher Nigel James (born 28 December 1978 in Luton, Bedfordshire) is a British auto racing driver. Racing career James competed in the Fiat Racing challenge between 2000 and 2005 at the wheel of a Fiat Punto, taking several wins. He ret ...
(born 1978), British auto racing driver and businessman *
Chris James (footballer) Christopher Paul James (born 4 July 1987) is a professional football player who currently plays for Klubi 04 in the Kakkonen, the third highest level of the Finnish football league system. He is also the assistant coach of HJK Helsinki's U14 te ...
(born 1987), New Zealand soccer player * Christine James, Welsh poet and academic; Archdruid of Wales *
Christopher James, 5th Baron Northbourne Christopher George Walter James, 5th Baron Northbourne, 6th Baronet, DL, FRICS (18 February 1926 – 8 September 2019), was a British farmer and aristocrat. He was one of the ninety hereditary peers elected to remain in the House of Lords aft ...
(1926–2019), British farmer and aristocrat *
Christopher James (poet) Christopher James (born 1975) is a British poet. Life Christopher James was educated at Newcastle and the University of East Anglia, where he graduated with an MA in Creative Writing. He now lives in Suffolk with his wife, young family. He works ...
(born 1975), British poet * Ciaran James (born 1991), British water polo player * Chuck James (born 1981), American baseball player * Clement James (footballer) (born 1981), British footballer *
Cleo James Cleo Joel James (born August 31, 1940) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1968 and for the Chicago Cubs between 1970 and 1973. A baseball and footb ...
(born 1940), American baseball player * Clifton James (1921–2017), American actor *
Clive James Clive James (born Vivian Leopold James; 7 October 1939 – 24 November 2019) was an Australian critic, journalist, broadcaster, writer and lyricist who lived and worked in the United Kingdom from 1962 until his death in 2019.Colin James (bishop) Colin Clement Walter James (20 September 1926 – 10 December 2009) was an Anglican bishop in the Church of England, successively suffragan Bishop of Basingstoke, then the Bishop of Winchester. Early life and education James was born on 20 Se ...
(1926–2009), Bishop of Wakefield, 1977–1985, and Winchester, 1985–1995 *
Colin James (journalist) Colin Charles James (born 25 November 1944) is a New Zealand political journalist and commentator. He is a life member of the Parliament of New Zealand's press gallery and has a focus on party and election politics. James wrote a weekly column i ...
(born 1944), New Zealand journalist *
Colin James Colin James (born Colin James Munn, August 17, 1964) is a Canadian rock and blues singer and songwriter. Biography Early years James was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. His grandpa was Serbian. He got his break opening for Stevie Ray V ...
(born 1964), Canadian musician * Connor James (born 1982), Canadian ice hockey player * Connor James (soccer) (born 1996), Canadian soccer player *
Cordelia James, Baroness James of Rusholme Cordelia Mary James, Baroness James of Rusholme (née Wintour; 30 November 1912 – 12 March 2007) was a British teacher and judicial officer. She served as a justice of the peace and as chairwoman on the report of the Howard League for Penal Re ...
(1912–2007), British educator and justice of the peace * Craig James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Craig T. James (born 1941), U.S. Representative from Florida ** Craig James (running back) (born 1961), American football player and sportscaster ** Craig James (economist) (born 1962), Australian economist ** Craig James (English footballer) (born 1982), English footballer


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Dafydd James Dafydd Rhys James (born 24 July 1975) is a Welsh former rugby union Rugby union, commonly known simply as rugby, is a close-contact team sport that originated at Rugby School in the first half of the 19th century. One of the two codes o ...
(born 1975), Welsh rugby union international and British Lion * Dai James (born 1899), Welsh forward * Dan and Daniel James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Dan James (1937–1987), American footballer *** Daniel James (businessman) (1801–1876), one of the co-founders of Phelps, Dodge & Co. *** Daniel Willis James (1832–1907), American businessman ***
Daniel James (Gwyrosydd) Daniel James (23 January 1848 – 16 March 1920), also known by his bardic name of Gwyrosydd, was a Welsh poet and hymn-writer, best known for writing the words of the popular hymn, " Calon Lân" (published in 1892). Early life Daniel James ca ...
aka "Gwyrosydd" (1848–1920), Welsh poet and hymn-writer ***
Daniel Lewis James Daniel Lewis James, (January 14, 1911 – May 18, 1988), was an American writer, best known for his novel, ''Famous All Over Town,'' about Mexican-Americans in Los Angeles. He published the novel under his pseudonym, Danny Santiago, and during mos ...
(1911–1988), American author ***
Daniel James, Jr. Daniel "Chappie" James Jr. (February 11, 1920 – February 25, 1978) was a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force who, in 1975, became the first African American to reach the rank of four-star General (United States), general in the United ...
aka "Chappie" (1920–1978), African American USAF general *** Daniel James (historian) (born 1948), British historian and expert in Peronism *** Daniel James (soldier) (born 1962), British Army Corporal and interpreter, convicted of espionage *** Daniel James (game developer) (born 1971), British-Canadian video game developer ***
Daniel James (music producer) Daniel James (born 21 July 1975) is an Australian record producer and songwriter. His genres include pop, dance, electropop, as well as pop rock. Life and career Early life James was born in Sydney, but grew up briefly in New Zealand until ...
(born 1975), Australian music producer and songwriter *
Darren James (broadcaster) Darren Andrew James (born 7 December 1960) is a long-established Australian radio broadcaster on Melbourne radio station 3AW where he first started working in October 1979. He is also an MC and hosts corporate and public events. Career Dar ...
(born 1960), Australian radio broadcaster *
Darren James Darren James (born Darren Keith Edwards; February 25, 1964) is an American former pornographic actor and director. He gained notoriety after he contracted HIV and infected three pornographic actresses in 2004. Discovery of infection and after ...
(born 1964), American pornographic actor * David James (disambiguation) **
David James (actor, born 1839) David James (born David Belasco; 1839 – 2 October 1893) was an English comic actor and one of the founders of London's Vaudeville Theatre. He was born in London to a family of Sephardic Jewish origin. He made his stage debut as a child act ...
(1839–1893), English comic actor and one of the founders of London's Vaudeville Theatre ** David James (actor, born 1967) (born 1967), Australian television and film actor; and former presenter of ABC's ''Play School'' **
David James (actor, born 1972) David James is a South African film, theatre and television actor known mainly for playing the villainous Koobus Venter in the 2009 Oscar-nominated science fiction film '. He is also known to South African audiences for his 2004-2006 appearance ...
(born 1972), South African film, theater, and television actor known for playing Koobus Venter in the 2009 film ''District 9'' **
David James (bishop) David Charles James (born 6 March 1945) is a retired Anglican bishop. He was formerly the Bishop of Bradford in the Church of England. James was educated at Nottingham High School and the University of Exeter. After graduating with a BSc, he g ...
(born 1945), current bishop of Bradford **
David James (cell biologist) David Ernest James (born in Sydney in 1958) is a cell biologist who discovered the glucose transporter GLUT4. He has also been responsible for the molecular dissection of the intracellular trafficking pathways that regulate GLUT4 translocation to ...
(born 1958), cell biologist who discovered the glucose transporter GLUT4 ** David James (cricketer, born 1921) (1921–2002), Welsh cricketer ** David James (footballer, born 1917) (1917–1981), Welsh forward ** David James (footballer, born 1942), Scottish forward **
David James (footballer, born 1970) David Benjamin James MBE (born 1 August 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. His most recent position was manager at Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League in 2018. He is also a pundit on Sky S ...
, English goalkeeper ** David James (politician, born 1843) (1843–1921), member of the Wisconsin State Senate ** David James (politician, born 1919) (1919–1986), British politician and member of the Conservative Party ** David James, Baron James of Blackheath (born 1937), British corporate trouble-shooter, former chairman of the Millennium Dome, and author of the Conservative Party's James Report ** David James (rugby, born 1866) (1866–1929), Welsh international rugby player **
David James (rugby, born 1906) David Rees James (7 October 1906 – c. 1981) was a Welsh rugby union, and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1930s. He played representative level rugby union (RU) for Wales. James was born in Treorchy, he played club leve ...
(1906–1981), Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer ** David James (rugby, born 1985) (born 1985), Welsh rugby league player *
Deborah Lee James Deborah Roche Lee James (born November 25, 1958) served as the 23rd Secretary of the Air Force. She is the second woman, after Sheila Widnall (1993–1997), to ever hold this position. James was confirmed as 23rd Secretary of the Air Force on De ...
(born 1958), United States Secretary of the Air Force * Deborah James (disambiguation) **
Deborah James (activist) Deborah James (born March 13, 1971) is an American activist. She is director of international programs at the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) and is on the Board of Directors of Global Exchange.CEPR websiteStaff Listing, accessed ...
, American activist ** Deborah James (anthropologist), South African anthropologist and academic *
Dennis James Dennis James (born Demie James Sposa, August 24, 1917 – June 3, 1997) was an American television personality, philanthropist, and commercial spokesman. Until 1976, he had appeared on TV more times and for a longer period than any other televi ...
(1917–1997), American actor and game show host *
Dennis James (musician) Dennis James (born 1950) is an American musician and historic preservationist who played "a pivotal role in the international revival of silent films as presented with period-authentic live music."Carl Bennetton SilentEra.com. Accessed online 16 J ...
, American musician prominent in the revival of silent films *
Dennis James (bodybuilder) Dennis Tyron James (born May 31, 1966) is a German-American retired IFBB Pro bodybuilder. Early life James was born in Heidelberg on May 31, 1966, the son of an African-American soldier of the United States army stationed in Heidelberg and a Ge ...
(born 1969), African-American bodybuilder *
Derwin James Derwin Alonzo James Jr. (born August 3, 1996) is an American football strong safety for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida State. He was drafted by the Chargers in the first r ...
(born 1996), American football player *
Devin James Stone Devin James Stone is an American lawyer and YouTuber. He is known for his channel, LegalEagle, where he reviews films and television shows to dicuss the level of accuracy of their depictions of the law and courtroom procedure, and to discuss t ...
, American lawyer and YouTuber * Diane James (born 1959), Ukip MEP *
Dick James Dick James (born Leon Isaac Vapnick; 12 December 1920 – 1 February 1986) was a British music publisher and singer. He and Brian Epstein established the Beatles' publisher Northern Songs. Later, with his son Stephen, James founded the DJM re ...
(1920–1986), music publisher *
Dick James (American football) Richard "Dick" Alwin James (May 22, 1934 – June 28, 2000) was an American football halfback and cornerback in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins, New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. He played college footb ...
(1934–2000), American footballer * Dominic James (born 1986), American basketball player * Don and Donald James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Don James (American football) Donald Earl James (December 31, 1932 – October 20, 2013) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at Kent State University from 1971 to 1974 and at the University of Washington from 1975 to 1992, compiling a career ...
(1932–2013), American college football head coach ** Don James (video games), Nintendo executive *** Donald James (surfer) (died 1996), American pre-WWII surfer *** Donald James (1931–2008), English novelist and television writer *** Donald Chris James (born 1962), American baseball player * Dorothy James (1901–1982), American composer * Doug James (born 1962), American footballer and broadcaster *
Doug James (musician) Douglas James Schlecht, (born August 21, 1953) known professionally as Doug James is an American blues and rhythm and blues baritone saxophonist, songwriter, arranger, record producer and audio engineer. In a career spanning 50 years, James ha ...
(born 1953), American musician *
Duncan Airlie James Duncan Airlie James (born Duncan Campbell; 23 May 1961) is the uncle to Yoshi Takahashi and is a Scottish actor best known for his roles in ''Tomb Raider'' and '' ID2: Shadwell Army''. He is a former heavyweight kickboxer and was the first Scott ...
(born 1961), Scottish kickboxer and actor * Duncan James (born 1978), British singer (''Blue'') * Duncan James (Australian singer) (fl. 2003–04), Australian singer


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E. L. James Erika Mitchell (born 7 March 1963), known by her pen name E. L. James, is a British author. She wrote the best-selling erotic romance trilogy ''Fifty Shades of Grey'', '' Fifty Shades Darker'', and '' Fifty Shades Freed'', along with the compa ...
(born 1963), British author (''Fifty Shades of Grey'') *
E. O. James Edwin Oliver James (1888 – 1972) was an anthropologist in the field of comparative religion. He was Professor Emeritus of the History and Philosophy of Religion in the University of London, Fellow of University College London and Fellow of King's ...
(1888–1972), anthropologist in the field of comparative religion * Ed, Eddie and Eddy James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Ed James (writer) (1908–1995), American writer and creator of the U.S. sitcom ''Father Knows Best'' **
Ed James (disc jockey) Ed James (born Edward Charles Stirk 23 March 1976 in Knighton, Radnorshire) is a British disc jockey, broadcaster and journalist, who currently hosts Drive Time for Heart West Midlands in Birmingham alongside Gemma Hill. He moved to the Drive ...
(born 1976), radio DJ *** Eddie James (Canadian football) (1907–1958), Canadian football running back *** Eddie James (born 1961), American murderer ****
Eddy James Edwin Ernest 'Eddy' James (14 February 1874 – 16 September 1937) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Geelong in the years before and following the formation of the VFL. Football James started his career as a backman, playing a ...
(1874–1937), Australian rules footballer * Edgerrin James (born 1978), American football player *
Edison James Edison Chenfil James (born October 18, 1943, in Marigot) is a Dominican politician who was the prime minister of Dominica from June 14, 1995, to February 3, 2000, as well as the member of parliament for the Marigot constituency from 1990. He gr ...
(born 1943), Prime Minister of Dominica * Edmond James (1874–1952), British colonial administrator * Edward James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Edward James (martyr) (c. 1557–1588), English Catholic priest and martyr ** Edward James (clergyman) (1569–1610?), Welsh clergyman and translator ** Edward James (judge) (1757–1841), judge and politician in Nova Scotia ** Edward James (barrister) (1807–1867), English barrister ** Edward James (Nova Scotia politician) (1825–1909), politician in Nova Scotia, Canada ** Edward Holton James (1873–1954), American socialist ** Edward James (cricketer) (1896–1975), Welsh cricketer ** Edward James (1907–1984), British poet and art patron ** Edward James (historian) (born 1947), Professor of medieval history at University College Dublin *
Edwin James (scientist) Edwin P. James (August 27, 1797 – October 28, 1861), a 19th-century American botanist, geologist, linguist, and medical practitioner, was an important figure in the early exploration of the American West. James was also known for his time spent ...
(1797–1861), American botanist, geographer, geologist and explorer *
Edwin James (lawyer) Edwin John James QC (''c.''1812 – 4 March 1882) was an English lawyer who also practised in the U.S., a Member of Parliament and would-be actor. Disbarred in England and Wales for professional misconduct, he ended his life in poverty. He was ...
(c. 1812–1882), English lawyer, Member of Parliament and would-be actor * Edwin Leland James (1890–1951), American newspaper editor *
Eleanor James Eleanor James (born 18 April 1986 in Shrewsbury, Shropshire) is an English actress. Career In 2005 Eleanor landed her first film role when she got the part of a fallen angel in '' Demonic'', starring Tom Savini. Eleanor then got the role of Jo ...
(born 1986), English actress * Elinor James (1644–1719), British printer and writer *
Elmore James Elmore James ( Brooks; January 27, 1918 – May 24, 1963) was an American blues guitarist, singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Noted for his use of loud amplification and his stirring voice, James was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ...
(1918–1963), American blues singer, songwriter and musician *
Emrys James Robert Emrys James (1 September 1928 – 5 February 1989) was a Welsh Shakespearean actor. He also performed in many theatre and TV parts between 1960 and 1989, and was an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company. He was born in Machynl ...
(1928–1989), Welsh actor * Eric James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Eric James (cricketer, 1881–1948), Australian cricketer **
Eric James, Baron James of Rusholme Eric John Francis James, Baron James of Rusholme (13 April 1909 – 16 May 1992) was a prominent British educator. Background Eric John Francis James was born at Derby into a Nonconformist family. His father was a commercial traveller wi ...
(1909–1992), English peer and academic ** Eric James (cricketer, 1923–1999), Australian cricketer ** Eric James (clergyman) (1925–2012), British Anglican clergyman * Erica James (born 1960), British novelist *
Etta James Jamesetta Hawkins (January 25, 1938 – January 20, 2012), known professionally as Etta James, was an American singer who performed in various genres, including gospel, blues, jazz, R&B, rock and roll, and soul. Starting her career in 1954, sh ...
(1938–2012), American R&B and gospel singer * Eugene James (1913–1933), American jockey * Evan James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Evan James (poet) (1809–1878), composer of the Welsh national anthem ** Evan James (civil servant) (1846–1923), Indian Civil Service ** Evan James (rugby) (1869–1901), Welsh rugby international ** Evan James (cricketer) (1918–1989), Welsh cricketer ** Evan James (soccer) (born 1990), Canadian soccer player


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* Faruq Mahfuz Anam (born 1964), Bangladeshi singer, known as James (musician) * Florence James (1902–1993), Australian author and literary agent *
Fob James Forrest Hood "Fob" James Jr. (born September 15, 1934) is an American civil engineer, entrepreneur, football player, and politician. He served as the 48th governor of Alabama, first as a Democrat, 1979–1983, and secondly as a Republican, 199 ...
(born 1934), American politician; 48th Governor of Alabama * Frances James (soprano) (1903–1988), Canadian soprano * Frances James (ecologist) (born 1930), American ecologist *
Francesca James Francesca James (born January 23, 1949) is an American actress, writer, singer, composer, director and producer. Biography She grew up in Michigan, where she began her professional career in the theater at the age of 16. After studying theater ...
(born 1949), American actress *
Francis James (congressman) Francis James (April 4, 1799 – January 4, 1886) was an American politician from Pennsylvania who was an Anti-Masonic and Whig member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district from 1839 to 1843. Bio ...
(1799–1886), U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania * Francis James (missionary) (1851–1900), British Christian missionary in China *
Francis James Alfred Francis James (21 April 191824 August 1992) was an Australian publisher known for being imprisoned in China as a spy. Early life James was born in Queenstown, Tasmania, the son of an Anglican priest. His early life was unsettled as his ...
(1918–1992), Australian publisher * Frank James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Frank James (MP) (1821–1924), British politician **
Frank James Alexander Franklin James (January 10, 1843 – February 18, 1915) was a Confederate soldier and guerrilla; in the post-Civil War period, he was an outlaw. The older brother of outlaw Jesse James, Frank was also part of the James–Younger ...
(1843–1915), American outlaw **
Frank Linsly James Frank Linsly James FRGS (21 April 1851 – 21 April 1890) was an English explorer. He was the son of American parents: Liverpool-based merchant Daniel James and Sophia Hall (Hitchcock) James. He was born and raised in Liverpool; the 1861 censu ...
(1851–1890), English explorer **
Frank Cyril James Frank Cyril James (October 8, 1903 – May 3, 1973) was a Canadian academic and principal of McGill University from 1939 to 1962. Biography Born in London, England, he won a Sir Ernest Cassel Travelling Scholarship that allowed him to stu ...
(1903–1973), Canadian academic and principal of McGill University ** Frank B. James (1912–2004), U.S. Air Force general ** Frank A. James, III, American historian * Fred James (disambiguation), multiple people *
Freddie James Freddie James is a former American football coach. He played under Billy Nicks at Prairie View A&M in the late 1950s, before working in a steel plant for a couple of years, then as a physical therapist in Houston, Texas. His former coach Nicks ...
(born 1937), American football coach * Frederic James (1915–1985), American artist *
Frederick James (artist) Frederick E. James (1845 – 17 July 1907) was an American artist. He was noted for his depictions of 18th-century American life. James was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He trained first at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts a ...
(1845–1907), American artist * Frederick Seton James, (1870–1934), British colonial administrator * Frederick Alexander James (1884–1957), Australian merchant and litigant


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Gary James Gary Harry James, popularly known as 'Harry' James (born 14 December 1960 in Beckenham, Kent, England) is an English drummer best known for his work with hard rock band Thunder (band), Thunder and melodic rock band Magnum (band), Magnum. James ...
(born 1960), English drummer *
Garry James Garry Malcolm James (born September 4, 1963) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League. He played three seasons for the Detroit Lions (1986–1988). James played three seasons in the Lions backfiel ...
(born 1963), American footballer * Gee Gee James (1902 or 1903–1971), American actress *
Gene James Harold Gene James (February 15, 1925 – July 6, 1997) was an American professional basketball player. He played for the New York Knicks The New York Knickerbockers, shortened and more commonly referred to as the New York Knicks, are an Am ...
(1925–1997), American professional basketball player * George James (disambiguation) ** George James (soldier) (1760–1811), colonel of the Royal Northumberland Fusiliers **
George Payne Rainsford James George Payne Rainsford James (9 August 1799 – 9 June 1860), was an English novelist and historical writer, the son of a physician in London. He was for many years British Consul at various places in the United States and on the Continent. ...
(1799–1860), novelist and historical writer ** George Wharton James (1858–1923), prolific popular lecturer and journalist ** George James (footballer) (1899–1976), English footballer ** George K. James (1905–1994), American college sports coach ** George James (musician) (1906–1995), American jazz saxophonist **
George James (writer) George Granville Monah James (November 9, 1893 – June 30, 1956) was a Guyanese-American historian and author, known for his 1954 book ''Stolen Legacy'', which argues that Greek philosophy and religion originated in ancient Egypt. Biography Jam ...
(died c. 1954), Guyanese writer ** George James, Jr., former head college football coach for the Kentucky State University Thorobreds *
Gerald James :''This is about the British actor. For others with this name, see Gerald James (disambiguation) Gerald James (26 November 1917 – 10 June 2006) was a British actor best known for his character actor roles in British television productions suc ...
(1917–2006), British actor * Geraldine James (born 1950), English actress * Gerard Luz James (born 1953), United States Virgin Islander politician, funeral director and businessman * Gérard James, American set decorator *
Gerry James Edwin Fitzgerald (Gerry) James (born October 22, 1934) is a former professional Canadian football running back and professional ice hockey player. He played for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Toronto ...
(born 1934), Canadian football, and ice hockey player *
Gill James Gillian Hilma James (born 6 December 1934) is a former Australian politician. She was born in Launceston, Tasmania. James was first elected to the Tasmanian Parliament in 1976, when she won a seat in Bass for the Labor Party. She held the sea ...
(born 1934), Australian politician * Glenicia James (born 1974), West Indian cricketer *
Glyn James Edward Glyn James (born 17 December 1941) is a Welsh former professional footballer. He played as a defender. He spent his entire professional career with Blackpool. James also represented Wales on nine occasions. Early life James became a W ...
, Welsh footballer *
Gordon James (actor) Gordon James (22 July 1877 – 3 February 1949) was an English actor who became known as the "heavy" in the Aldwych farces, between 1923 and 1933. He also appeared in some twenty films between 1929 and 1942. Born in Manchester as Sydney Lynn, h ...
(1878–1949) English actor * Gordon C. James, American political consultant * Graham James (disambiguation) **
Graham James (bishop) Graham Richard James (born 19 January 1951) is a retired British Anglican bishop. He was Bishop of Norwich in the Church of England from 1999 to 2019. Early life and education James was born in Bideford, Devon, England, to the Revd Lionel and ...
(born 1951), British Bishop of Norwich **
Graham James (ice hockey) Graham Michael James (born February 7, 1952) is a former Canadian junior ice hockey coach who was convicted of sexually abusing players on his teams. After coaching the Swift Current Broncos to the 1989 Memorial Cup championship, he was named ...
(born 1954), former Canadian ice hockey coach and convicted sex offender *
Greg James (disambiguation) Greg James (born 1985) is a British DJ and broadcaster. Greg James may also refer to: *Greg James (radio show), the radio show hosted by the DJ *Greg James (judge) Gregory Reginald James (born 15 September 1944) is a former judge of the Supre ...
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Greg James Gregory James Alan Milward (born 17 December 1985) is an English radio and television presenter, comedian and author. He is the host of BBC Radio 1's breakfast show, co-presenter on the cricket podcast '' Tailenders'' alongside Felix White and ...
, born 1985, British broadcaster, author and podcaster **
Greg James (judge) Gregory Reginald James (born 15 September 1944) is a former judge of the Supreme Court of New South Wales. Admitted as a barrister in 1972, at age 38 in 1982, James was one of the youngest Queen's Counsel ever appointed in New South Wales. H ...
, born 1944,
Supreme Court A supreme court is the highest court within the hierarchy of courts in most legal jurisdictions. Other descriptions for such courts include court of last resort, apex court, and high (or final) court of appeal. Broadly speaking, the decisions of ...
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* H. Evan James (fl. 1908–1920), British Olympic fencer * Hannah Packard James (1835 – 1903), American library pioneer *
Harold Harold may refer to: People * Harold (given name), including a list of persons and fictional characters with the name * Harold (surname), surname in the English language * András Arató, known in meme culture as "Hide the Pain Harold" Arts ...
and Harry James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Harold James (archer) **
Harold James (historian) Harold James (born 19 January 1956 in Bedford, United Kingdom) is an economic historian specialising in the history of Germany and European economic history. He is a Professor of History at Princeton University as well as the university's Pr ...
(born 1956) ** Harold James (Pennsylvania politician), State Representative *** Harry James (Australian rules footballer) (1877–1940) ***
Harry James (American football) John Henry James (June 20, 1881 - October 16, 1947) was an American football quarterback and manufacturer. He was the starting quarterback for Michigan's undefeated, national championship 1903 "Point-a-Minute" football team that outscored opponen ...
(1881–1947) ***
Harry James Harry Haag James (March 15, 1916 – July 5, 1983) was an American musician who is best known as a trumpet-playing band leader who led a big band from 1939 to 1946. He broke up his band for a short period in 1947 but shortly after he reorganized ...
(1916–1983), American musician * Helen F. James (born 1956), American paleornithologist * Helen G. James, American equality activist *
Henry James (disambiguation) Henry James (1843–1916) was an American author Henry James may also refer to: * Henry James (Regius Professor) (died 1717), English priest and theologian *Sir Henry James (British Army officer) (1803–1877), director-general of the Ordnance Sur ...
, multiple people **
Henry James (British Army officer) Lieutenant-General Sir Henry James FRS MRIA (1803–1877) was a Royal Engineers officer who served as the director-general of the Ordnance Survey, the British Government mapping agency, from 1854 to 1875. Sir Henry was described by the agenc ...
(1803–1877), director-general of the Ordnance Survey **
Henry James, Sr. Henry James Sr. (June 3, 1811December 18, 1882) was an American theologian, father of the philosopher William James, the novelist Henry James, and the diarist Alice James. Following a dramatic moment of spiritual enlightenment, he became deep ...
(1811–1882), American theologian **
Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford Henry James, 1st Baron James of Hereford, (30 October 1828 – 18 August 1911), known as Sir Henry James between 1873 and 1895, was an Anglo-Welsh lawyer and statesman. Initially a Liberal, he served under William Ewart Gladstone as Solicitor G ...
(1828–1911), English lawyer and statesman **
Henry James Henry James ( – ) was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the ...
(1843–1916), American author and critic **
Henry Evan Murchison James Sir Henry Evan Murchison James (20 January 1846 – 20 August 1923) was a British civil servant in the Indian Civil Service from 1865 to 1900. He was the Commissioner in Sind from 1891 to 1900. Official duties He formally opened Dayaram Jet ...
(1846–1923), British officer in the Indian Civil Service, explorer and writer ** Henry James (priest) (1864–1949), Dean of Bangor Cathedral, 1934–1940 **
Henry James (biographer) Henry James III (May 18, 1879 – December 13, 1947) was an American writer who won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 1931. James, who was described as "delightful, rather pedantic, crisp, and humorous," was the son of Willia ...
(1879–1947), winner of the 1931 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography **
Henry James (basketball) Henry Charles James (born July 29, 1965) is an American retired professional basketball player out of St. Mary's University, Texas. He played parts of seven seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as well as in several other leagues ...
(born 1965), American basketball player *
Hilary James Hilary James is a British musician. A vocalist and multi-instrumentalist she plays guitar, double bass, mandobass (bass mandolin A mandolin ( it, mandolino ; literally "small mandola") is a stringed musical instrument in the lute family an ...
, British musician * Hilda James (1904–1982), British Olympic swimmer * Horace James (born 1984), Jamaican footballer *
Hugh James John Hugh James MC & Bar (4 May 1890 – 23 April 1967) was an Australian rules footballer who played in the VFL between 1909 and 1916 and, upon returning from military service, from 1919 to 1923 for the Richmond Football Club. Football Thi ...
(1890–1967), Australian Rules footballer from Victoria


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Iain James Iain James Farquharson, more commonly known as Iain James or Sparx, is a British singer, songwriter and vocal producer from Bristol, but based in London. He started as part of the British boyband Triple 8 in 2003 as their lead singer and known ...
, English singer/songwriter *
Ian James (athlete) Ian Hugh James (born July 17, 1963) is a former long jumper, born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, who represented Canada in two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. A resident of Mississauga, Ontario, he won ...
(born 1963), Canadian Olympic long jumper *
Ifor James Professor Ifor James (30 August 1931 – 23 December 2004) was a French horn, horn player and teacher, numbering among his pupils many future Principal Horns and horn professors at British music schools. James was born in Carlisle, Cumbria, Ca ...
(1931–2004), British musician and teacher *
Ivor James Ivor James CBE (1882–1963) Percy A. Scholes. "James, Ivor". ''Concise Oxford Dictionary of Music''. Oxford University Press, 1964. was a British cellist. He taught for many years at the Royal College of Music; among his pupils were those who bec ...
(1882–1963), British cellist


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* Jack James (Australian rules footballer) (1892–1977), played for St Kilda and Richmond in Victoria * Jack James (rocket engineer) (1920–2001), American who worked on NASA's Mariner program * Jackie James, Scottish musician * James James (1833–1902), Welsh musician (composer of 'Land of my Fathers') * Jamie James (born 1953), Canadian guitarist and singer/songwriter * Jason James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Jason James (musician) (born 1981), Welsh musician ** Jason James (basketball), American college basketball coach * Jay James (Bullet for My Valentine) (born 1981), Welsh musician * Jeff James (baseball) (1941–2006), American baseball player * Jeff James (musician) (born 1988), American singer and songwriter *
Jeffrey James Jeffrey James is an Australian television news, business and current affairs anchor. During 2007 and 2008 he presented for international business news network CNBC Asia where he hosted Squawk Australia from the channel's new studio centre in Syd ...
, Australian news anchor *
Jennifer James Jennifer James is an English actress. She played the role of Geena Gregory in '' Coronation Street''. References External links *Geena Gregory Year of birth missing (living people) Living people English television actresses {{en ...
(born 1977), English actress * Jeremy James (sculptor) (born 1964), British sculptor * Jeremy James (singer/songwriter) (born 1978), American musician * Jesse James (disambiguation) **
Jesse James Jesse Woodson James (September 5, 1847April 3, 1882) was an American outlaw, bank and train robber, guerrilla and leader of the James–Younger Gang. Raised in the " Little Dixie" area of Western Missouri, James and his family maintained st ...
(1847–1882), American outlaw, member of the James-Younger Gang ** Jesse E. James (1875–1951), only surviving son of American outlaw Jesse James ** Jesse James (Texas Treasurer) (1904–1977), Texas State Treasurer **
Jesse James (television personality) Jesse Gregory James (born April 19, 1969) is an American entrepreneur, automotive mechanic, and television personality. He is the founder of West Coast Choppers and former partner of Austin Speed Shop and current CEO of Jesse James Firearms Unl ...
(born 1969), custom vehicle maker and American television personality **
Jesse James (actor) Jesse James (born September 14, 1989) is an American actor. Early life James was born in Palm Springs, California, the son of Jaime, a laboratory technician, and Shane James, an actor. Career James began his acting career in the 1997 film ''As ...
(born 1989), American actor **
Jesse James (tight end) Jesse Dylan James (born June 4, 1994) is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Penn State, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the ...
(born 1994), American football player ** Jesse James (songwriter), writer of the 1968 hit instrumental " The Horse" *
Jewell James Jewell James (born February 2, 1953; also known as Praying Wolf, Sit ki kadem, and Tse Sealth) is a Lummi Nation master carver of totem poles, author, and an environmental activist. He is a descendant of Chief Seattle. Early life and education ...
(born 1953),
Lummi The Lummi ( ; Lummi: ''Xwlemi'' ; also known as Lhaq'temish (), or ''People of the Sea''), governed by the Lummi Nation, are a Native American tribe of the Coast Salish ethnolinguistic group. They are based in the coastal area of the Pacific N ...
master wood carver, activist * Jill James, American biochemist *
Jim James James Edward Olliges Jr. (born April 27, 1978), professionally known as Jim James or Yim Yames, is an American vocalist, guitarist, producer, and primary songwriter of the rock band My Morning Jacket. He has also released several solo albums. ...
(born 1978), American musician * Joe James (disambiguation) ** Joe James (racing driver) (1925–1952), American racecar driver ** Joe James (American football), head football coach for the Howard Payne University Yellow Jackets ** Joe James (soccer) (born 1961), U.S. soccer defender * John James (disambiguation): **
John James (architect) John James (c. 1673 – 15 May 1746) was a British architect particularly associated with Twickenham in west London, where he rebuilt St Mary's Church and also built a house for James Johnson, Secretary of State for Scotland, later Orleans Ho ...
(1673–1746), English architect **
John James (actor) John James is an American actor and producer best known to television audiences for playing the character of Jeff Colby in both the prime-time soap opera ''Dynasty'' and its spin-off series ''The Colbys'' throughout the 1980s. Career James is a ...
(born 1956), American actor **
John James (Australian rules footballer) John James (18 January 1934 – 8 December 2010) was a leading Australian rules footballer in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He won the Brownlow Medal, the highest individual honour in the sport, in 1961. Recruited from St. Patrick's C ...
(1934–2010), Australian Rules footballer **
John E. James John Edward James (born June 8, 1981) is an American businessman and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Michigan's 10th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, James was the party's nominee in the U.S. ...
(born 1981), American businessman *
Jonathan James Jonathan Joseph James (December 12, 1983 – May 18, 2008) was an American hacker (a gray hat ethical hacker) who was the first juvenile incarcerated for cybercrime in the United States. The South Florida native was 15 years old at the time of ...
(1983–2008), American cybercriminal * Joni James (1930–2022), American singer * Joseph James and Joseph James, Jr., (born c. 1790 and 1820 respectively), Native American interpreters * Joshua James (disambiguation), multiple people *
Josiah-Jordan James Josiah-Jordan James (born September 5, 2000) is an American college basketball player for the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). High school career James played high school basketball for Porter-Gaud School in Charlesto ...
(born 2000), American basketball player * Justin James (disambiguation), multiple people


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Kamara James Kamara Latoya James (November 23, 1984 – September 20, 2014) was an American Olympic épée fencer. James was born in Kingston, Jamaica, into a single-parent household. Her family moved to Jamaica, Queens, New York, when she was 10. She wa ...
(1984–2014), American Olympic fencer *
Kasey James Kurt Sellers (born March 20, 1982), better known as Kasey/KC James or James Curtis, is an American retired professional wrestler who was best known for working in World Wrestling Entertainment. Career Early career James started his career alo ...
(born 1982), American wrestler * Kelly James (1958–2006), American mountain climber * Kendall James (born 1991), American football player * Ken, Kenneth and Kenny James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Ken James (cricketer) Kenneth Cecil James (12 March 1904 – 21 August 1976), was a New Zealand Test cricketer who played for Wellington and Northamptonshire. He also served in New Zealand's Royal Air Force during second World War. Early career A wicket-keeper and a ...
(1904–1976), former New Zealand Test cricketer ** Ken James (politician) (1934–2014), former Canadian Member of Parliament **
Ken James (Australian actor) Ken James (born 16 November 1948) is an Australian actor and celebrity chef. He is most widely known to Australian and international audiences as Sonny's older brother Mark Hammond in the 1960s children's TV show, '' Skippy''. Since his debut i ...
(born 1948) *** Kenneth Tyler James, musician **** Kenny James (American football) (born 1984) * Kevin James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Kevin James (magician) Kevin James (born April 28, 1962) is an American magician, known for creating several unique magical effects, such as the "Floating Rose" which is performed by David Copperfield. He had long-running performance runs at venues such as Crazy Horse ...
(born 1962), French-born American magician **
Kevin James (broadcaster) Kevin Lee James (born 1963) is an American radio host and political commentator, focused on local and national politics. He was a candidate in the 2013 Los Angeles mayoral election and a former Assistant U.S. Attorney for Southern California. Hi ...
(born 1963), conservative radio host and political commentator **
Kevin James Kevin George Knipfing (born April 26, 1965), better known by his stage name Kevin James, is an American comedian and actor. In television, James played Doug Heffernan on ''The King of Queens'' from 1998 to 2007, and receieved a Primetime Emmy ...
(born 1965), American actor and comedian ** Kevin James (Scottish footballer) (born 1975), footballer for Ayr United ** Kevin James (terrorist) (born c.1976), American who pleaded guilty to planning terrorist attacks in California ** Kevin James (English footballer) (born 1980), footballer for Dulwich Hamlet *
Kirani James Kirani James (born 1 September 1992) is a Grenadian professional sprinter who specializes in the 200 and 400 metres. He won the 400 m at the World Championships in 2011 and the 2012 London Olympics. In the 400 metres James also won the sil ...
(born 1992), Grenadian sprinter


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L. Dean James L. Dean James (born 1947) is an American fantasy and horror writer. Her novel ''Winter Scream'', co-authored with Chris Curry, was nominated for the 1991 Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. Bibliography All works are listed chronologically. ...
(1947–2018), American writer * Larry James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Larry James (1947–2008) American Olympic sprinter **
Larry M. James Larry M. James (born 1950) is an American social worker and the current President and CEO of CitySquare located in Dallas, Texas. Life James was born in Spokane, Washington and grew up in Richardson, Texas, where his father served as the city s ...
(born 1950), President and CEO of CitySquare ** Larry D. James, Lt. General in the United States Air Force ** Larry C. James, former chief psychologist at Guantanamo, and author of ''Fixing Hell'' * Laura James (nurse) (1880–1969), New Zealand nurse in World War I * Laura James (born 1990), American model *
LeBron James LeBron Raymone James Sr. (; born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "King James", he is widely considered one of the greatest p ...
(born 1984), American basketball player * Lee James (politician) (born 1948), member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives * Lee James (born 1953) American weightlifter * Lee S. James (born 1973), English golfer * Lee James (BBC) (fl. 2009), British sports broadcaster *
Leela James Aleicha Janeice Campbell (born May 22, 1973) known professionally as Leela James, is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter. Music career James made her debut on the soundtrack to the 2000 Jamie Foxx film '' Bait'' on The Roots song "Work" ...
(born 1983), American singer *
Leighton James Leighton James (born 16 February 1953 in Loughor, Swansea, Wales) is a former Wales international footballer. Playing career James started his career as a left winger with Burnley, making his league debut in November 1970 against Nottingham For ...
(born 1953), Welsh footballer *
Lennie James Lennie Michael James (born 11 October 1965) is a British actor, screenwriter, and playwright. His work includes playing Morgan Jones in the television series, '' The Walking Dead'' and in its spin-off, '' Fear the Walking Dead'', and starring ...
(born 1965), English actor * Leon James (born 2001), Thai footballer * Les James (1890–1917), Australian rules footballer *
Letitia James Letitia Ann James (born October 18, 1958) is an American lawyer and politician. She is a member of the Democratic Party and the current Attorney General of New York, having won the 2018 election to succeed appointed Attorney General Barbara U ...
(born 1958), American lawyer, activist, and politician in Brooklyn * Lily James (born 1989), English actress *
Lionel James Lionel "Little Train" James (May 25, 1962 – February 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tig ...
(1962–2022), American football player *
Linda James Linda Mary James (born 1951, Birmingham, England) is an established artist who has been working in New Zealand for over twenty-five years. She creates large figurative paintings and landscapes. Biography Born in Birmingham, at the age of 2 Lind ...
(born 1951), British–born New Zealand artist * Liz James, British art historian * Louisa James (born 1979), English journalist and newsreader * Luke James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Luke James (footballer) (born 1994), midfielder for Peterborough United F.C. ** Luke James (singer) American R&B singer * Lulu James (born c. 1992), British electronic and soul singer


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* Mabel Moir James (1917–2010), Dominican politician * Margaret Calkin James, fashion designer * Margot James (born 1957), British politician * Maria James (1793–1868), Welsh-born American poet * Marion James (1934–2015), American blues singer and songwriter * Mark James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Mark James (British cleric) Rev. Mark James (19 October 1845 – 16 May 1898) was a British Anglican cleric who served as Rector of Pembroke and Devonshire, Bermuda, Canon of Bermuda Cathedral and de jure head of the Anglican Church of Bermuda. Early life James was bor ...
(1845-1898), British-Bermudan priest **
Mark James (songwriter) Mark James (born Francis Rodney Zambon; November 29, 1940) is an American songwriter who wrote hits for singers B.J. Thomas, Brenda Lee, and Elvis Presley, including Presley's US number one hit single, "Suspicious Minds." Early life Mark Ja ...
(born 1940), American songwriter ** Mark James (golfer) (born 1953), English golfer ** Mark Andrew James, American conductor and oboist * Martin James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Martin S. James (1920–2011), English-American art historian **
Martin James (cricketer) Martin Henry James (born 26 October 1963) is a former English cricketer. James was a left-handed batsman who fielded occasionally as a wicket-keeper. He was born in Enfield, Middlesex. James had a long career for Hertfordshire, playing 70 m ...
(born 1963), English cricketer ** Martin James (footballer) (born 1971), English professional football player * Marty James, American singer/songwriter * Marvin James (born 1989), Swiss snowboarder *
Mary James (educator) Mary James FAcSS retired in January 2014 as Professor and Associate Director of Research at the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Education. In the same year she completed her four-year term as Vice President and President of the British Educat ...
, Associate Director of Research at the University of Cambridge *
Mathew Mathew is a masculine given name and a variant of Matthew. It is also used as a surname. As a given name Notable people with the given name include: * Mat Erpelding (born 1975), American politician * Mat Kearney (born 1978), American singer- ...
, Matt, Matthew and Matty James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Mathew James (umpire) (born 1974), Australian rules football umpire *** Matt James (game designer) (born 1981), American game designer ***
Matt James (rugby league) Matt James (born 26 March 1987) is a retired Wales international rugby league. He played in the Super League for Harlequins RL and the Bradford Bulls, and in the Co-operative Championship for the Barrow Raiders, Featherstone Rovers and Shef ...
(born 1987), British rugby league player ***
Matt James (TV presenter) Matt James is a British garden designer, horticulturist and university lecturer who rose to fame on the TV programme '' The City Gardener'' which was shown on the UK's Channel 4. Originally from Essex, he now resides with his wife and children in ...
, British host of shows such as ''The City Gardener'' **** Matthew C. James 19th century Marine architect, poet and songwriter ****
Matthew James (politician) Matthew James (born September 11, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia) is a former Democratic member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 80th district, comprising parts of the cities Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Chesapeake Chesapeake often refers to ...
(born 1955), American politician from Virginia ****
Matthew James (actor) Matthew James (born 1973) is an American TV and film actor. He appeared in ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'' and also portrayed Merl in the TV show ''Angel In various theistic religious traditions an angel is a supernatural spiritu ...
, American actor *****
Matty James Matthew Lee James (born 22 July 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays for Championship club Bristol City. His regular position is in midfield, but he can play in defence when required. James began his career with Manchester Unite ...
(Matthew Lee James, born 1991), English footballer for Leicester City * Max James (born 1951), Australian rules footballer from South Australia *
Mel James Melvyn James (21 February 1948 – 11 December 2022) was a Welsh rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. He played club level rugby union (RU) for Resolven RFC and Swansea RFC, and at repre ...
, Welsh rugby union and rugby league footballer *
Melville James Melville Charles James (13 May 1877 – 4 April 1957) was an Australian Anglican bishop. Ordained in 1902, he was vicar of St Peter's Ballarat and then the Archdeacon of Maryborough, then Ballarat,"Who was Who" 1897-1990 London, A & C Black, 1991 ...
(1877–1957), Australian Anglican bishop * Merlin James (born 1960), British artist *
M. E. Clifton James Meyrick Edward Clifton James (April 1898 – 8 May 1963) was an actor and soldier, with a resemblance to Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery. That was used by British intelligence as part of a deception campaign during the Second World War. Ear ...
(1898–1963), British actor, impersonator of Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery * Michael, Mickie and Mike James (disambiguation), multiple people **
Michael James (singer) Michael James Down is a songwriter from Belfast, Northern Ireland. He is best known as a composer and lyricist of several pop songs performed by other artists, many of them in national pre-selections of the Eurovision Song Contest. He has worke ...
, British singer and songwriter ** Michael James (politician), Canadian politician of the early 20th century ** Michael James (Australian footballer) (born 1971), Australian rules footballer **
Michael James (producer) }Michael James (born Michael James Marchesano; February 1, 1962) is an American record producer, mixing engineer, guitarist, and former A&R executive. James has produced and/or mixed albums for New Radicals, Too Much Joy, Hole, L7, Maia Sharp ...
, American record producer, guitarist, and mixing engineer **
Michael James (quilt artist) Michael Francis James (born 30 June 1949) is an American artist, educator, author, and lecturer. He is best known as a leader of the quilt art, art quilt movement that began in the 1970s. He currently lives and maintains a studio in Lincoln, Nebras ...
(born 1949), American artist ***
Mickie James Mickie Laree James (born August 31, 1979) Additional January 6, 2017. is an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler and Country music, country singer. She is currently signed to Impact Wrestling. She has also had tenures in WWE a ...
(born 1979), American professional wrestler ****
Mike James (baseball) Michael Elmo James (born August 15, 1967) is an American former professional baseball player who pitched in Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports l ...
(born 1967), American baseball player ****
Mike James (rugby union) Mike B. James (born 21 July 1973 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada) is a former professional Canadian rugby union player. Standing at 196 cm tall and weighing in at 110 kg, James is an imposing figure and is well known for his ex ...
(born 1973), Canadian rugby union player ****
Mike James (basketball, born 1975) Michael Lamont James (born June 23, 1975) is an American former professional basketball player. A point guard, James played college basketball for Duquesne. James spent 13 seasons in the NBA and played for 11 different teams, winning an NBA cham ...
, American basketball player **** Mike James (basketball, born 1990), American basketball player ****
Mike James (American football) Mike James (born April 13, 1991) is a former American football running back who played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. James was selected in the 6th round (189th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Buccaneers. He played coll ...
(born 1991) * Miles James (1829–1871), American soldier and Medal of Honour recipient * Miss James (1830–1910) English philanthropist *
Montague Rhodes James Montague Rhodes James (1 August 1862 – 12 June 1936) was an English author, medievalist scholar and provost of King's College, Cambridge (1905–1918), and of Eton College (1918–1936). He was Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambrid ...
(1862–1936), British mediaeval scholar and writer * Morgan James (born 1981), American singer/songwriter and actress


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Naomi James Dame Naomi Christine James, DBE (née Power; born 2 March 1949) is the first woman to have sailed single-handed (i.e. solo) around the world via Cape Horn, the second woman to have ever sailed solo around the world. She departed Dartmouth, Devo ...
(born 1949), New Zealand sailor * Natalie James, married name of
Natalie Caine Natalie Caine (6 June 1909 – 28 December 2008) was one of the first female woodwind players to establish themselves in leading British orchestras. She is frequently referred to by her married name Natalie James. She was born Evelyn Natalie Cai ...
(1909–2008), English oboist *
Nate James Nathaniel James Speas, known as Nate James, (born 15 September 1979 in Lakenheath, Suffolk, England) is an English singer-songwriter. James released his debut soul album '' Set the Tone'' in 2005 which won him two MOBO Nominations for Best Newco ...
(born 1977), British singer/songwriter *
Nate James (basketball) Nate James (born August 7, 1977) is a former American basketball player and currently the head coach at Austin Peay. College career James, a 6'6" (1.98 m) swingman out of Saint John's at Prospect Hall, played for coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke ...
(born 1977), American basketball player *
Neil James Neil James (14 February 1961 – 17 December 2014) was an English professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s. He played at representative level for Great Britain, and at club level for Castleford ( Heritage № 614), ...
(c. 1961–2014), English rugby league footballer * Nick James (disambiguation) *
Nicky James Nicky James (2 April 1943 – 8 October 2007), born Michael Clifford Nicholls, was a British musician and songwriter. Biography James was born in Tipton, Staffordshire, England. He attended Park Lane School, and at age sixteen moved to Scuntho ...
(1943–2007), British musician and songwriter * Norman James (disambiguation), multiple people ** Norman L. James (1840–1918), American politician ** Norman B. James (1872–1963), Canadian politician ** Norman James (footballer) (1908–1985), English footballer ** Norman James (broadcaster) Canadian sports broadcaster


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* Oliver James (disambiguation) **
Oliver James (psychologist) Oliver James (born 26 October 1953) is a British psychologist, author, journalist, television producer and broadcaster. Career James was educated at Eton College and Magdalene College, Cambridge, graduating with a degree in Social Anthropolog ...
(born 1953), psychologist, journalist, author and television presenter ** Oliver James (entertainer) (born 1980), English musician, singer, songwriter and actor ** Oliver James (footballer) (born 1987), English professional footballer ** Oliver James (cricketer) (born 1990), Welsh cricketer


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P. D. James Phyllis Dorothy James, Baroness James of Holland Park, (3 August 1920 – 27 November 2014), known professionally as P. D. James, was an English novelist and life peer. Her rise to fame came with her series of detective novels featuring th ...
(1920–2014), British crime writer * Paul James (disambiguation) * Percy James (1917–1993), Welsh footballer * Peter James (historian), British historian *
Peter James (writer) Peter J. James (born 22 August 1948) is a British writer of crime fiction. He was born in Brighton, the son of Cornelia James, the former glovemaker to Queen Elizabeth II. Education and early career James was educated at Charterhouse and wen ...
(born 1948), British writer * Peter Wilfred James (1930–2014), British botanist *
Pilli Alfred James P. Alfred James (1931–1983) was an Indian Academic, best known for his association with the Kakatiya University, a State-run University u/s 2 (f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 where he was Professor and Head of the Department o ...
(1931–1983), Indian academic * Polly James - multiple people **
Polly James Polly James (born 8 July 1941) is an English actress with a career in theatre, film, television and radio. Career Pauline James was born in Blackburn, Lancashire, under the name Pauline Devaney. After graduating from RADA, her TV career began ...
(born 1941), British actress ** Polly James (broadcaster) (fl. 2010 -), British broadcaster **
Polly James (screenwriter) Polly James was an American screenwriter and TV writer active in the 1940s and 1950s. Much of her work was in the Western genre. For many years she lived with sculptor Nína Sæmundsson on Camrose Drive near the Hollywood Bowl. She was a membe ...
(fl. 1940's - 1950's), American screenwriter * Philip Frederick Wright James (17 May 1890 – 1 November 1975) an American composer, conductor and music educator. * Philip Seaforth James (28 May 1914 – 5 May 2001) a barrister, academic, author and soldier. * Philip J. K. James (born 30 June 1978) is a British entrepreneur, adventurer and CEO of Penrose Hill * Phil Nyokai James (born 1954) is a teacher, performer and avant-garde composer


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Raji James Rajesh Kumar Jhanji (born 24 February 1970), known professionally as Raji James, is an English actor, known for his roles as Ash Ferreira in ''EastEnders'', DS Vik Singh in ''The Bill'' and Ali Shahzad in ''Hollyoaks''. He also played Abdul ...
(born 1970), British actor * Ralph Duncan James (1909–1979), English and Canadian mathematician * Reginald W. James (1891–1964), English and South African naturalist and physicist * Reece James (disambiguation) ** Reece James (footballer, born 1993), English footballer **
Reece James (footballer, born 1999) Reece James (born 8 December 1999) is an English professional footballer who plays as a right-back for club Chelsea and the England national team. James joined the Chelsea academy as a youth and turned professional in 2017, a season where ...
, English footballer * Richard James (disambiguation): **
Richard James (scholar) Richard James (1592 – December 1638) was an English scholar, poet, and the first librarian of the Cotton library. Early life Richard James was born in Newport, Isle of Wight, third son of Andrew James, by his wife Dorothy, daughter of Philip Po ...
(1592–1638), English scholar and librarian ** Richard James (musician), British musician **Richard D. James (born 1971), British musician known as
Aphex Twin Richard David James (born 18 August 1971), best known as Aphex Twin, is an Irish-born British musician, composer and DJ. He is known for his idiosyncratic work in electronic styles such as techno, ambient, and jungle. Journalists from publicati ...
**
Richard D. James (scientist) Richard D. James (born 1952) is a mechanician and materials scientist. He is currently the Russell J. Penrose Professor and Distinguished McKnight University Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University ...
(born 1952), American scientist **
Richard T. James Richard Thompson James (March 27, 1918 – July 13, 1974) was an American naval engineer, best known for inventing the Slinky spring toy with his wife Betty James in Clifton Heights, Pennsylvania in 1943. Education James was born on March 27, ...
(1914–1974), American co-inventor of the Slinky *
Richie James Richard Rhondel "Richie" James Jr. (born September 5, 1995) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Middle Tennessee. Early years ...
(born 1995), American football player *
Rick James James Ambrose Johnson Jr. (February 1, 1948 – August 6, 2004), better known by his stage name Rick James, was an American singer-songwriter, musician and record producer. Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, James began his musical career in ...
(1948–2004), African-American funk and soul musician * Rob, Robbie and Robert James (disambiguation) ** Rob James (singer) (born 1977), Canadian pop singer ** Rob James (guitarist), member of The Clarks ***
Robbie James Robert Mark "Robbie" James (23 March 1957 – 18 February 1998) was a Welsh international footballer who played for many teams including Swansea City, Stoke City and Queens Park Rangers. He represented his country on 47 occasions over a peri ...
(1957–1998), Welsh soccer player ****
Robert James (physician) Robert James (1703 – 23 March 1776) was an English physician who is best known as the author of ''A Medicinal Dictionary'', as the inventor of a popular "fever powder", and as a friend of Samuel Johnson. Life James was born in 1703, at K ...
(1703–1776), English physician ****
Robert S. James Rev. Robert Salle James (July 17, 1818 – August 18, 1850) was an American Baptist minister and one of the founders of William Jewell College in 1849 in Liberty, Missouri. He was the father of the outlaws Frank and Jesse James. Biography Robert ...
(1818–1850), father of the American outlaw Jesse James **** Robert James (headmaster) (1905–1982), headmaster of St Paul's School and of Harrow School **** Robert James (actor) (1924–2004), Scottish actor ****
Robert Rhodes James Sir Robert Vidal Rhodes James (10 April 1933 – 20 May 1999) was a British historian, and Conservative Member of Parliament. Born in India, he was educated in England and attended the University of Oxford. From 1955 to 1964, he was a clerk of ...
(1933–1999), British historian and Conservative Member of Parliament **** Robert G. James (born 1946), United States District Court judge **** Robert James (defensive back) (born 1947), played in the National Football League, 1969–1974 ****
Robert James (linebacker) Robert William James (born December 26, 1983) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State. Professional career Atlanta Fa ...
(born 1983), drafted by the Atlanta Falcons, 2008


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* Sally James (disambiguation) * Scottie James (born 1996), American basketball player for the Hapoel Haifa of the
Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball c ...
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Sharpe James Sharpe James (born February 20, 1936) is an American Democratic politician from New Jersey, who served as State Senator for the 29th Legislative District and was 37th Mayor of Newark, New Jersey. James was the second African American Mayor of ...
(born 1936), American politician *
Sebastian James Sebastian Richard Edward Cuthbert James (born 11 March 1966) is a British businessman, who was formerly CEO of Dixons Carphone, and is the current CEO of Boots UK. Early life The son of Christopher James, 5th Baron Northbourne, he was educated ...
(born 1966), British businessman and son of
Christopher James, 5th Baron Northbourne Christopher George Walter James, 5th Baron Northbourne, 6th Baronet, DL, FRICS (18 February 1926 – 8 September 2019), was a British farmer and aristocrat. He was one of the ninety hereditary peers elected to remain in the House of Lords aft ...
* Shawn James (born 1983), Guyanese-American basketball player * Sid James (1913–1976), South African born British actor and comedian *
Skip James Nehemiah Curtis "Skip" James (June 9, 1902October 3, 1969) was an American Delta blues singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter. AllMusic stated: "This emotional, lyrical performer was a talented blues guitarist and arranger with an impressiv ...
(1902–1969), American blues singer and guitarist *
Sonny James Jimmie Hugh Loden (May 1, 1928February 22, 2016), known professionally as Sonny James, was an American country music singer and songwriter best known for his 1957 hit, " Young Love", topping both of the early versions of today's ''Billboard'' ...
(1928–2016), American country singer * S.P. (Sydney Price) James (1870–1946), British physician and parasitologist * Steve James (disambiguation): ** Steve James (blues musician) (born 1950), American folk blues musician **
Steve James (cricketer) Stephen Peter James (born 7 September 1967) is an English journalist and former cricketer who played two Test matches for England in 1998, making 71 runs in four innings. James was captain of Glamorgan for three seasons before retiring in 2 ...
(born 1967), English cricketer **
Steve James (snooker player) Stephen James (born 2 May 1961)White, Jason (2002) "Steve James: Crucible or bust for James; Last act beckons in great entertainer's compelling snooker tale", '' Sports Argus'', 26 January 2002, (confirms May 1961) is an English retired profes ...
(born 1961), English snooker player ** Steve James (actor) (1952–1993), American actor ** Steve James (footballer) (born 1949), English soccer player **Steve James (born 1965), American professional wrestler better known as Steve Armstrong


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* T. G. H. James (1923–2009), British Egyptologist, known as Harry James * Teresa James (1914–2008), American aviator * Tessa James (born 1991), Australian actress * Tommy James (born 1947), American musician * Tony James (born 1958), British musician


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Val James Valmore Curtis James (born February 14, 1957) is an American-born former ice hockey player who played 11 games in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs between 1981 and 1986. The rest of his career, which ...
(born 1957), American ice hockey player * Victor James (1897–1984), Australian Unitarian minister and pacifist


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Walter James Walter may refer to: People * Walter (name), both a surname and a given name * Little Walter, American blues harmonica player Marion Walter Jacobs (1930–1968) * Gunther (wrestler), Austrian professional wrestler and trainer Walter Hahn (born 1 ...
(1863–1943), Premier of Western Australia from 1902 to 1904 and supporter of the federation movement * Sir Walter James, 1st Baronet (1759–1829), British Baronet and last warden of the Royal Mint * Walter James, 1st Baron Northbourne (1816–1893), British Member of Parliament *
Walter James, 2nd Baron Northbourne Walter Henry James, 2nd Baron Northbourne DL (25 March 1846 – 27 January 1923), was a British peer and Liberal politician. James was the son of Walter James, 1st Baron Northbourne. He attended Oxford University, and won a blue at tennis in ...
(1846–1923), British Peer and Liberal politician * Walter James, 4th Baron Northbourne (1896–1982), British olympic rower and agriculturist *
Wendy James Wendy James (born 21 January 1966) is an English singer-songwriter most notable for her work with the pop band Transvision Vamp. Transvision Vamp Born in London to Norwegian parents, James was adopted soon after birth. She left home at the ag ...
(born 1966), British singer * William James (disambiguation): **
William James William James (January 11, 1842 – August 26, 1910) was an American philosopher, historian, and psychologist, and the first educator to offer a psychology course in the United States. James is considered to be a leading thinker of the lat ...
(1842–1910), American philosopher **
William James (naval commander) Commodore Sir William James, 1st Baronet (5 September 1721 – 16 December 1783) was a Welsh naval officer and politician who sat in the British House of Commons representing West Looe from 1774 to 1783. James is best known for his career ...
(1720–1783), British naval commander ** W. Frank James (1873–1945), US Congressman ** William H. James (1831–1920), second governor of Nebraska


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Yolande James Yolande James (born November 21, 1977 in Montreal, Quebec) is a former Quebec provincial politician. She was the first black female MNA and the youngest, as well as the first black cabinet minister in Quebec history. A member of the Quebec Liber ...
(born 1977), Canadian politician


Fictional characters

* Corey James, a character in the television series '' All American'' * Dillon James, a character in the television series '' All American'' * Grace James, a character in the television series '' All American'' * Jeremy James, a character in the novel '' Adventures with Jeremy James'' * Kenny James (''My Name is Earl''), a character on ''My Name is Earl'' * Julie James, a character on ''
I Know What You Did Last Summer ''I Know What You Did Last Summer'' is a 1997 American slasher film directed by Jim Gillespie, written by Kevin Williamson, and starring Jennifer Love Hewitt, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe and Freddie Prinze Jr. It is loosely base ...
'' * Pamela James, a character on ''
Martin Martin may refer to: Places * Martin City (disambiguation) * Martin County (disambiguation) * Martin Township (disambiguation) Antarctica * Martin Peninsula, Marie Byrd Land * Port Martin, Adelie Land * Point Martin, South Orkney Islands Austr ...
'' * Spencer James, a character in the television series '' All American''


Other

* Angela James Bowl, Canadian ice hockey trophy *" Bobby James", song by N*E*R*D * The ClementJames Centre, a British charity based in London * ''Colin James'' (album), the 1988 debut album from Canadian musician Colin James * Ellen James Society, American rock band * Isaac James, American rock band * HMS ''Mary James'', two ships of the Royal Navy have borne the name ''Mary James''


See also

*
James (disambiguation) James is a common English language surname and given name: *James (name), the typically masculine first name James * James (surname), various people with the last name James James or James City may also refer to: People * King James (disambiguat ...
*
Jameson (disambiguation) Jameson may refer to: * Jameson (name) Places ;In the United States * Jameson, Missouri * Jameson, Washington ;Elsewhere * Jameson Islands, Nunavut, Canada * Jameson Land, Greenland * Jameson Point, South Shetland Islands, Antarctica Oth ...
* Jamison (disambiguation)


References

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