Jimmy James facts for kids

Jimmy James is a name that many different people and things have been called. It can be a real name, a nickname, or even the name of a band or a song! This page will help you learn about some of the famous people and other things known as Jimmy James.

People Named Jimmy James

Many interesting people have been known as Jimmy James. They come from different backgrounds and have done many different things.

Entertainers Called Jimmy James

Several talented people in music, comedy, and dance have used the name Jimmy James.

• Jimmy James (comedian) (1892–1965): He was a very funny British comedian. He was known for his unique style and made many people laugh during his career.
• Jimmy James (dancer) (1915–1992): This Jimmy James was a dancer from New Zealand. He was known for his skills on stage and helped entertain audiences with his performances.
• Jimmy James (singer) (1940–2024): A British soul singer, he was famous for his powerful voice. He sang with a band called The Vagabonds and had many popular songs.
• Jimmy James (musician) (born 1959): An American guitarist, he played with the band Tommy Tutone. You might know them for their hit song "867-5309/Jenny."
• Jimmy James: This guitarist plays with the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, a group known for its cool jazz and funk music.

Military Heroes Named Jimmy James

Some brave military officers were known by the nickname Jimmy James.

• Jimmy James (nickname of Bertram James (1915–2008)): He was an officer in the Royal Air Force (RAF) during World War II. He became famous for being one of the few people who survived "The Great Escape," a daring plan where Allied prisoners of war tried to escape from a German camp.
• Jimmy James (nickname of Hugh James (1922–2015)): Another RAF officer, he also served his country with courage.

Australian Trackers Named Jimmy James

In Australia, some Indigenous trackers who were very skilled at finding people or things in the wilderness were known as Jimmy James.

• Jimmy James (tracker, died 1945): This tracker was known for his amazing ability to follow trails and find missing people.
• Jimmy James (tracker, 1913–1991): Another skilled tracker, he helped many search efforts in the Australian outback.

Other Things Named Jimmy James

The name Jimmy James has also been used for other interesting things, like bands, songs, and even characters in TV shows.

• Jimmy James and the Blue Flames: This was a band that didn't last very long, but it was led by the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix before he became super famous.
• "Jimmy James" (song): This is a song released in 1992 by the famous hip-hop group the Beastie Boys.
• Jimmy James: This is a character from the TV comedy show NewsRadio. He was played by the actor Stephen Root.

See also

• James James (1833–1902), a Welsh harpist who composed the Welsh national anthem.
• James Alton James (1864–1962), an American educator and historian.
• Jim James (born 1978), an American vocalist who sings for the band My Morning Jacket.