James Forrester

• James Forrester (writer), historical fiction pen name for Ian Mortimer
• James Forrester (politician), American politician from North Carolina
• James H. Forrester, American lawyer, judge, and politician from Illinois
• James J. Forrester, American labor union leader
• James Forrester (rugby union), rugby union player
• James Forrester (basketball), Filipino-Canadian basketball player
• James S. Forrester (cardiologist), American cardiologist