James Perry facts for kids

James Perry is a name shared by several interesting people! When you see a name like this that belongs to many different individuals, it's helpful to have a list to help you find the specific person you're looking for. This page helps you discover who each "James Perry" is.

Famous People Named James Perry

Here are some of the notable people named James Perry or a similar name:

Journalists and Authors

• James Perry (journalist) (1756–1821): He was a journalist from a long time ago. Journalists are people who write news stories and articles for newspapers or magazines.
• James M. Perry (1927–2016): An American journalist and author. He also wrote books in addition to reporting the news.

Settlers and Politicians

• James Franklin Perry (1790–1853): An early settler in Texas. Settlers are people who move to a new place to live and build communities. He moved to Texas with his wife, Emily Austin Perry.
• Rick Perry (James Richard Perry, born 1950): An American politician. Politicians are people who work in government and help make decisions for a country or state.

Entertainment and Sports Figures

• Jimmy Perry (1923–2016): An English actor and scriptwriter. He helped create and write TV shows and movies.
• Jim Perry (television personality) (1933–2015): A television personality and game show host. He was known for hosting fun game shows on TV.
• James Perry: A strongman who competed in the 1992 World's Strongest Man contest. Strongmen are athletes who compete in events that test their extreme strength.
• James Lewis Perry (born 1979): A cyclist. Cyclists are athletes who race or ride bicycles.
• James Perry (American football): An American football coach and player. He has played and coached in the sport of American football.
• Jim Perry (baseball) (born 1935): A baseball player. He played professional baseball.

Other Notable Individuals

• James E. C. Perry (born 1944): A jurist. A jurist is a person who works in the legal system, often as a judge.
• James Stewart Perry (born 1947): A sculptor. Sculptors are artists who create amazing artworks by shaping materials like clay, stone, or metal.
• James L. Perry (born 1948): An academic. An academic is someone who works in a university or college, often as a professor or researcher.
• Jim Perry (politician) (born c. 1972): A member of the North Carolina State Senate. He is another politician, serving in the government of North Carolina.

See Also

• James De Wolf Perry (1871–1947): A bishop. A bishop is a high-ranking leader in some Christian churches.
• James Perry House: A historic house located in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Historic houses are old buildings that are important because of their history or architecture.