James Franklin

James Franklin may refer to:
 * James Franklin (printer) (1697–1735), elder brother of Benjamin Franklin
 * James Franklin (naturalist) (1783–1834), British naturalist
 * Jim Franklin (artist) (born 1943), American poster artist
 * Jimmy Franklin (1948–2005), American aerobatic pilot
 * James Franklin (philosopher) (born 1953), Australian historian of ideas and philosopher
 * James Franklin (American football coach) (born 1972), American football coach at Penn State University
 * James Franklin (quarterback) (born 1991), American football quarterback
 * James Franklin (cricketer) (born 1980), New Zealand cricketer
 * James Franklin (meteorologist), American meteorologist
 * James M. Franklin (born 1942), Canadian geologist
 * Jim Franklin (director), British television director
 * James Franklin (politician), member of the Western Australian Legislative Council