James Webb, Jim Webb or Jimmy Webb may refer to:
Public service
- James B. Webb, known as J. B. Webb (1929–2009), influential in shaping Australia's international relations and aid during the 1950s, 60s and 70s
- James E. Webb, (1906–1992), American official, the second Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- James Webb Space Telescope, an infrared space based telescope named after James E. Webb planned for a future launch
- James Watson Webb, (1802–1884), a U.S. newspaper publisher and New York politician
- James Webb (Royal Navy officer) (died 1761), Commodore Governor for the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador for 1760
- Jim Webb, full name James H. Webb, Jr., (born 1946), Senator from Virginia, author and former U.S. Secretary of the Navy
- Jim Webb (Canada), contemporary Canadian politician
- James L. Webb, early 20th century North Carolina judge and "prominent politician", a brother of Edwin Y. Webb and the father-in-law of Oliver Max Gardner
Arts
- James R. Webb (writer), American screenplay writer
- James Webb (historian) (1946–1980), Scottish historian and biographer
- James Webb (painter), British, 1825–1895
- Jim Webb (poet), American poet, playwright, and essayist
- Jimmy Webb (born 1946), idiosyncratic American popular music composer
- Jim Webb (sound engineer), American sound engineer
Sports
- James Webb (rugby player) (1863–1913), Wales rugby international player
- Skeeter Webb, born James Laverne Webb (1909–1986), Major League Baseball player
- James R. Webb, President of the United States Judo Association
- Jim Webb (rugby player) (1883–1955), Welsh rugby international player
- Jimmy Webb (American football), American football player
Famous quotes containing the words james and/or webb:
“When you have broken the reality into concepts you never can reconstruct it in its wholeness.”
—William James (18421910)
“Perhaps I stand now on the eve of a new life, shall watch the sun rise and disappear behind a black cloud extending out into a grey sky cover. I shall not be deceived by its glory. If it is to be so, there is work and the influence that work brings, but not happiness. Am I strong enough to face that?”
—Beatrice Potter Webb (18581943)
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