James Ballard may refer to:
J. G. Ballard (1930–2009), English novelist, short story writer and essayist James F. Ballard (1851–1931), American entrepreneur and art collector Jim Ballard (born 1972), American football player Jim Ballard (swimmer), see 1977 Summer Universiade
See also Samuel James Ballard (1765–1829), Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy