James, Jim, Jimmy or Jamie Robinson may refer to:

Public officials

* J. Kenneth Robinson (1916–1990), American Republican politician from Virginia * J. W. Robinson (James William Robinson, 1878–1964), American Democratic politician from Utah * James Robinson (Australian politician), member of the New South Wales Legislative Council * James Robinson (New Brunswick politician) (1852–1932), Canadian Conservative politician from New Brunswick *

James Robinson (North Dakota judge) James Robinson (May 11, 1843 – March 22, 1933) was a justice of the North Dakota Supreme Court from 1917 to 1922. Biography Early years Born in Michigan, Robinson began his education in Canada, where he taught school for a short time. ...

(1843–1933), American jurist who served on North Dakota Supreme Court * James Robinson (Ohio politician), mayor of Columbus, Ohio and president of the Columbus and Sandusky Turnpike Company * James Robinson (Wisconsin politician) (1828–1878), American politician in Wisconsin * James Fisher Robinson (1800–1882), American Democratic politician from Kentucky *

James Carroll Robinson James Carroll Robinson (August 19, 1823 – November 3, 1886) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois. Born near Paris, Illinois, Robinson moved to Clark County, Illinois, with his parents in 1825. He received a limited schooling. He en ...

(1823–1886), American Democratic politician from Illinois *

James D. Robinson (politician) James Dickie Robinson (October 21, 1840 – April 18, 1912) was a Canadian political figure who, in 1873, served from February 9 to April 15 as Mayor of Victoria, British Columbia. He was born in Ireland Ireland ( ; ga, Éire ; Ulster Sco ...

, Canadian mayor of Victoria, British Columbia, 1873 * James E. Robinson (1868–1932), American jurist in Ohio * James L. Robinson (1838–1887), American Democratic politician from North Carolina * James M. Robinson (politician) (1861–1942), American Democratic politician from Indiana *

James S. Robinson James Sidney Robinson (October 14, 1827 – January 14, 1892) was a U.S. Representative from Ohio and a general in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He served two terms in Congress from 1881 to 1885. Early life and career Born near ...

(1827–1892), American Republican politician from Ohio *

James W. Robinson (Texas and California) James W. Robinson (1800 – October 27, 1857) was a politician in what became the U.S. states of Texas and California. Early years J. W. Robinson was born in what is now Hamilton County, Indiana in c. 1791. He was a lawyer and partnered wi ...

(1791–1857), American state official; Texas provisional governor * James Wallace Robinson (1826–1898), American Republican politician from Ohio *

James Nicol Robinson James Nicol Robinson was a lawyer and politician in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He was Mayor of Brisbane This is a list of the Mayors and Lord Mayors of the City of Brisbane, a local government area of Queensland, Australia. The curren ...

, mayor of Brisbane, 1900

Military

James H. Robinson (soldier) James H. Robinson (died July 26, 1864) was a Union Army soldier who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War. A resident of Victor Township, Michigan, Robinson enlisted at the age of 18 in the 3rd Michigan Voluntee ...

(died 1864), Civil War private in Union Army; awarded Medal of Honor in 1864 *

James E. Robinson Jr. James E. Robinson Jr. (July 10, 1918 – April 6, 1945) was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II. Robinson joined the Army from ...

(1918–1945), Army first lieutenant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor in 1945 * James W. Robinson Jr. (1940–1966), Army sergeant; posthumous recipient of Medal of Honor during Vietnam War *

James Robinson (soldier, born 1753) Rev. James Robinson (1753–1868) was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland into bondage on March 21, 1753. His master was Francis De Shields. Robinson served under the General Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, and would become a significa ...

(1753–1868), African American soldier in the Revolutionary War

Historians, scholars and clergymen

James Harvey Robinson James Harvey Robinson (June 29, 1863 – February 16, 1936) was an American scholar of history who, with Charles Austin Beard, founded New History, a disciplinary approach that attempts to use history to understand contemporary problems, which g ...

(1863–1936), American historian and co-founder of New School for Social Research * James Herman Robinson (1907–1972), American clergyman and humanitarian *

James A. Robinson (American political scientist) James Arthur Robinson (born 1932) is an American academic who from 1974 to 1987 served as the second president of the University of West Florida (UWF). Robinson received his doctorate in political science from Northwestern University in 1958. A ...

(born 1932), American academic, president of University of West Florida * James A. Robinson (economist) (born 1960), British economic and political scientist * James M. Robinson (1924–2016), American biblical scholar, author, editor and professor * James C. Robinson (health economist) (born 1953), American professor at the University of California, Berkeley

Artists, performers and producers

* James E. Robinson (singer), American recording artist, vocalist in Change *

James F. Robinson (filmmaker) James Ford Robinson (also billed as J. F. Robinson and JFRobinson) (born December 2, 1955) is an American filmmaker whose independently produced 1997 romantic comedy-drama '' Still Breathing'' was nominated for the Grand Prix des Amériques (Gran ...

(born 1955), American director, writer and producer * James G. Robinson (born 1935), American film producer, chairman and CEO of Morgan Creek Productions *

James Robinson (writer) James Dale Robinson is a British writer of American comic books and screenplays best known for co-creating the character of Starman (Jack Knight) with Tony Harris and reviving the Justice Society of America in the late 1990s. His other notable w ...

, English writer of comic books and screenplays * James Robinson (artist), New Zealand artist and Wallace Art Awards winner * James Robinson (filk musician) (born 1948), American filk music songwriter and performer * James Robinson (opera director), artistic director of the

Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is an American summer opera festival held in St. Louis, Missouri. Typically four operas, all sung in English, are presented each season, which runs from late May to late June. Performances are accompanied by ...

* Jim Robinson (trombonist) (1892–1976), American musician, known as Big Jim Robinson * Jimmy Robinson (actor) (1918–1967), American actor in the Mickey McGuire short film series from 1927 to 1934 *

Jimmy Robinson (recording engineer) James Kelly Robinson II (July 29, 1950, Washington, D.C. – January 6, 2018, New YorkJ-Ro Tha Alkaholiks, also known as Tha Liks, is an American hip hop trio from Los Angeles, California, United States. Since the early 1990s they have produced party music with a hardcore hip hop edge, powered by the beats of DJ and producer E-Swi ...

(James Robinson, born 1969), American musical artist, co-founder of group Tha Alkaholiks *

Jimmy D. Robinson Jimmy D Robinson is a poet, lyricist, music producer, and art broker from West Palm Beach, Florida. "A Tiny Shoe," a single from his debut album ''Mind Juice'' reached number 6 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart in 2009. Robinson-produ ...

, American poet, lyricist and music producer

Sports figures

Association football

James Robinson (Doncaster Rovers) James Walter Robinson was an English professional association football, footballer who played as a wing half. References

* People from Ryton, Tyne and Wear Sportspeople from the Metropolitan Borough of Gateshead Footballers from Tyne and ...

, English wing half for Bradford City, Doncaster Rovers, Scarborough and Newcastle, 1923–1931 * James Robinson (footballer, born 1899), Irish forward; played for Manchester United and Tranmere Rovers * James Robinson (footballer, born 1982), English striker; with Crewe Alexandria, playing in Australia since 2005 * Jamie Robinson (footballer) (born 1972), English central defender

Basketball

James Robinson (basketball, born 1970) James "Hollywood" Robinson (born August 31, 1970) is a former American professional basketball player, most notably in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is currently the head coach of the Vegas Ballers of TBL. Robinson, an undersize ...

, American basketball player in the NBA * James Robinson (basketball, born 1994), American overseas basketball player

Gridiron football

Jimmy Robinson (American football) Jimmy Robinson (born January 3, 1953) is a former American football wide receiver and retired wide receivers coach of the National Football League (NFL). He played for the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers during his playing career. He was ...

(born 1953), wide receiver with Giants, 49ers and Broncos; coach *

James Robinson (wide receiver) James Robinson (December 6, 1982) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed as by the Miami Morays as a street free agent in 2005. He played college football at Butler Community College. Robinson has ...

(born 1982), wide receiver for Pittsburgh Power *

Jamie Robinson (Canadian football) Jamie Robinson (born June 28, 1987) is a former Canadian football linebacker for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Florida State. College career Robinson played college football at Florid ...

(born 1987), defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts *

James Robinson (running back) James Robinson (born August 9, 1998) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Illinois State and signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2020, ...

(born 1998), American football running back for the New England Patriots

Rugby

* Jimmy Robinson (rugby league), English rugby league footballer of the 1930s, '40s and '50s *

Jamie Robinson (rugby union) Jamie Peter Robinson (born 7 April 1980 in Penarth, Wales) is a retired Wales national rugby union team, Wales international rugby union footballer who played at Centre (rugby union), outside centre. He attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf with ...

(born 1980), Welsh rugby union footballer

Other sports

James Robinson (jockey) James Robinson (1794–1873) was a British Jockey. In a riding career which lasted until 1852 he rode the winners of 24 British Classic Races. His six wins in The Derby set a record which was not surpassed until Lester Piggott won his seven ...

(1794–1873), British jockey *

James Robinson (baseball) James Dorsey Robinson (May, 1873 – death unknown) was an American Negro league pitcher between 1898 and 1905. A native of Frederick, Maryland, Robinson made his professional debut in 1898 with the Cuban X-Giants. He played for the X-Giant ...

(1873–?), American Negro leagues baseball player * Jim Robinson (racing driver) (1946–1995), American NASCAR driver * James Robinson (runner) (born 1954), American middle-distance runner * Jim Robinson (boxer) (born 1925), American boxer * Jimmy Robinson (Australian footballer) (1881–1947), Australian rules footballer of the 1900s *Jamie Robinson (darts player) (born 1976), British darts player

Other professions

Gentleman Jim Robinson James Robinson (October 6, 1799 – October 15, 1875), known as Gentleman Jim, was born on the Pittsylvania Plantation of Landon Carter, Jr. to a freewoman by the name of Susan aka "Annah". He first rose to prominence as one of the wealthiest Af ...

(1799–1875), African-American freeman of Virginia *

James Robinson (dentist) James Robinson (22 November 1813 – 4 March 1862) was a British dentist and anaesthetist. On 19 December 1846, he became the first person to carry out general anaesthesia in Britain when he administered ether to a patient undergoing a tooth ex ...

(1813–1862), British dentist and anaesthetist * James R. Robinson (1860–1950), Scottish-American industrialist, inventor, and author of a book on mine ventilation *James "Jim" Robinson (1934–2007), English member of Bridgewater Four, convicted of killing Carl Bridgewater *

James D. Robinson III James Dixon Robinson III (born 19 November 1935) is an American businessman best known for his position as the chief executive officer of American Express Co. from 1977 until his retirement in 1993. Education Robinson attended Woodberry Forest ...

(born 1935), CEO of American Express *Jim Robinson, American conservative activist; founder of online forum ''

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'' *James "Rocky" Robinson, American community activist; founded

Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps The Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps (BSVAC) is America's first minority volunteer ambulance corps, founded in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York in 1988 by James Robinson. BSVAC- (pron. Beesvac) was established organically in resp ...

* James Robinson (biopharmacist), vice-president of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations * James William Robinson (sailor), Tasmanian sailor * James Kerguelen Robinson, his son, Australian prospector * James Robinson (lawyer), Irish barrister

Characters

* Jim Robinson (''Neighbours''), soap opera character

Places

* Robinson, Washington, a ghost town named after pioneer hunter James Robinson