James Phillips may refer to:
- James Phillips (kickboxer) (born 1980), German-American kickboxer and martial artist
- James Phillips (musician) (1959–1995), South African rock singer, songwriter and performer
- James C. Phillips (born 1933), American physicist
- James D. Phillips, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Congo and Burundi
- James Dickson Phillips, Jr. (born 1922), American judge
- James F. Phillips (1930–2001), American environmental activist who worked under the pseudonym the Fox
- James J. Phillips, Northwestern University's director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation
- James Madhlope Phillips (1919–1987), South African artist
- James Milner Phillips (1905–1974), English engineer and businessman
- James Phillips (playwright) (born 1977), British playwright and director
- James Phillips, English songwriter, better known as John Turner
- James Phillips, American songwriter and producer better known as LRoc
- James Phillips (Canadian musician), Canadian multi-instrumentalist, producer and engineer
- James Phillips (rugby union) (born 1987), English rugby union player
- Jim Phillips (1860–1930), Australian cricketer
- Jim Phillips (American football) (born 1936), former American football wide receiver
- Jimmy Phillips (footballer born 1966), former professional football player for Bolton Wanderers
- Jimmy Phillips (footballer born 1989), footballer for Burton Albion
- Jimmy Phillips (Texas) (1913–2002), senator
Famous quotes containing the words james and/or phillips:
“If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door.”
—William James (1842–1910)
“Happy the Man, who void of Cares and Strife,
In Silken, or in Leathern Purse retains
A Splendid Shilling: He nor hears with Pain
New Oysters cry’d, nor sighs for chearful Ale;”
—John Phillips (1676–1709)