James Baldwin (1924–1987) was an American novelist, essayist and civil rights activist.

James Baldwin may also refer to:

Public officials

  • James Fowle Baldwin (1782–1862), American civil engineer, surveyor and Massachusetts senator
  • James Baldwin (Los Angeles pioneer) (before 1830—after 1860), American member of Common Council
  • James H. Baldwin (1876–1944), American federal district judge in Montana
  • James N. Baldwin, American state official in New York, Excelsior College president 2016–2020

Sportsmen

  • James A. Baldwin (1886–1964), American football coach
  • Jimmy Baldwin (1922–1985), English footballer
  • James Baldwin (baseball) (born 1971), American right-handed pitcher
  • James Baldwin (racing driver) (born 1997), British racing driver
  • James Baldwin (tennis) (1858–1934), British tennis player

Writers

  • James Baldwin (educator) (1841–1925), American educator, editor and author
  • James Mark Baldwin (1861–1934), American philosopher and psychologist
  • James Baldwin (1924–1987), American writer and activist
  • James T. Baldwin (1933–2018), American industrial designer and writer

Others

  • James J. Baldwin (1888–1955), American architect
  • James L. Baldwin (1921–1979), American major general
  • James Baldwin (born 1989), Motorsport Presenter

Characters

  • Jamie Baldwin, played by Rupert Hill on British soap opera Coronation Street

See also

  • Baldwin (disambiguation)