James Callahan may refer to:
- James Callaghan (1912–2005), former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- James Callaghan (Lancashire politician) (born 1927) was MP for Heywood & Middleton
- James Callahan (Pittsburgh Pirates NHL), founder of the National Hockey League's Pittsburgh Pirates in 1925
- Nixey Callahan (1874–1934), real name James Callahan, baseball pitcher and manager
- James T. Callahan (1930–2007), American character actor
- James Yancy Callahan (1852–1935), Oklahoma Territorial Representative
- Jim Callahan (baseball) (1881-1968), Baseball player for the New York Giants
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