James Downey

• James Downey (Internet performance artist), US author, book restorer and Internet performance artist
• James Downey (academic), Canadian academic
• James Downey (rugby union), rugby union player
• Jim Downey (politician), politician in Manitoba, Canada
• Jim Downey (comedian), American comedian and writer on Saturday Night Live
• Jimmy Downey, Australian football player
• James Downey (journalist), Irish journalist and author