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
Fictional characters Jamie Baldwin, played by Rupert Hill on British soap opera Coronation Street
See also Baldwin (disambiguation)