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How many celebrities named Jim can you think of? The famous Jimmys below have many different professions, as this list includes notable actors named Jim, athletes named Jimmy, and even political figures named Jim.
Jim Carrey is one of the comedians named Jim on this list. Other famous Jims include actors Jim Parsons and Jim Rash. Jim Gaffigan is another of the famous comedians named James. There are also famous musicians named Jim on this list, such as Jim Morrison. Jim Croce, of course, has a spot on this list, as one of the most famous singers called James.
Read on for the rest of our list of famous people named Jimmy. If we are missing any of your favorite famous people named James, simply add them to the list! Then vote up the Jimmy you think is the most famous.
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6435Jim Carrey
Comedian, Film ProducerAge: 58
Birthplace: Newmarket, Canada
James Eugene Carrey (born January 17, 1962) is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, writer,... more2
5428Jimmy Fallon
Comedian, Television producerAge: 46
Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States of America
James Thomas Fallon (born September 19, 1974) is an American comedian, actor, television host,... more3
5430Jimmy Carter
Statesman, PoliticianAge: 96
Birthplace: Plains, Georgia, United States of America
James Earl Carter Jr. (born October 1, 1924) is an American politician and philanthropist who... more4
4925Jimmy Stewart
Pilot, Television directorAge: Dec. at 89 (1908-1997)
Birthplace: Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
James Maitland Stewart (May 20, 1908 – July 2, 1997) was an American actor and military... more5
5437Jimmy Kimmel
Talk show host, ComedianAge: 52
Birthplace: Mill Basin, New York City, New York, United States of America
James Christian Kimmel (born November 13, 1967) is an American television host, comedian,... more6
5437Jim Parsons
Actor, Voice actingAge: 47
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States of America
James Joseph Parsons (born March 24, 1973) is an American actor and producer. Parsons is known... more7
4831Jim Henson
Television director, Television producerAge: Died at 54 (1936-1990)
Birthplace: Greenville, Mississippi, USA
James Maury Henson (September 24, 1936 – May 16, 1990) was an American puppeteer, animator,... more8
4225Jimmy Page
Record producer, GuitaristAge: 76
Birthplace: Heston, London, United Kingdom
James Patrick Page (born 9 January 1944) is an English musician, songwriter, and record... more9
3720Jimmy Buffett
Film Score Composer, BusinesspersonAge: 73
Birthplace: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States of America
James William Buffett (born December 25, 1946) is an American singer, songwriter, musician,... more10
3518Jim Brown
Film Producer, ActorAge: 79
Birthplace: St. Simons, Georgia, United States of America
James Nathaniel Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football... more11
3518Jim Morrison
Film Score Composer, PoetAge: Dec. at 28 (1943-1971)
Birthplace: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
James Douglas Morrison (December 8, 1943 – July 3, 1971) was an American singer, songwriter... more12
3722Jimmy Hoffa
Trade unionistAge: Dec. at 69 (1913-1982)
Birthplace: Brazil, Indiana
James Riddle Hoffa (born February 14, 1913; disappeared July 30, 1975, later declared dead... more13
3725Jim Thorpe
Baseball player, SailorAge: Died at 65 (1888-1953)
Birthplace: Oklahoma, United States of America
James Francis Thorpe (May 22 or 28, 1887 – March 28, 1953) was an American athlete and Olympic... more14
2717Jimmy Butler III (born September 14, 1989) is an American professional basketball player for... more15
3127Jim Croce
Musician, Singer-songwriterAge: Dec. at 30 (1943-1973)
Birthplace: USA
James Joseph Croce (; January 10, 1943 – September 20, 1973) was an American folk and rock... more16
2418Jim Belushi
Spokesperson, Film Score ComposerAge: 66
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
James Adam Belushi (; born June 15, 1954) is an Albanian-American actor, voice actor,... more17
1811Jim Nabors
Businessperson, ComedianAge: 90
Birthplace: Sylacauga, Alabama, United States of America
James Thurston Nabors (June 12, 1930 – November 30, 2017) was an American actor, singer, and... more18
2217Jim Otto
American football playerAge: 82
Birthplace: Wausau, Wisconsin
James Edwin Otto (born January 5, 1938) is an American former professional football player who... more19
3128Jimmy Carr
Comedian, Television producerAge: 48
Birthplace: London Borough of Hounslow, London, United Kingdom
James Anthony Patrick Carr (born 15 September 1972) is an English stand-up comedian,... more20
2420Jim Parker
American football playerAge: Died at 71 (1934-2005)
Birthplace: Macon, Georgia
James Thomas Parker (April 3, 1934 – July 18, 2005) was an American football player. He played... more21
147Jimmy Rollins
Baseball playerAge: 41
Birthplace: Oakland, California, United States of America
James Calvin Rollins (born November 27, 1978), nicknamed "J-Roll", is an American former... more22
147Jim Thome
Baseball playerAge: 50
Birthplace: Peoria, Illinois, United States of America
James Howard Thome (; born August 27, 1970) is an American former professional baseball player... more23
125Jimmy Dean
Businessperson, EntrepreneurAge: Dec. at 82 (1928-2010)
Birthplace: Texas, USA, Plainview
Jimmy Ray Dean (August 10, 1928 – June 13, 2010) was an American country music singer,... more24
125Jim Rice
Baseball player, CoachAge: 67
Birthplace: Anderson, South Carolina, United States of America
James Edward Rice (born March 8, 1953), nicknamed "Jim Ed", is a former Major League Baseball... more25
2522Jimmy Graham
American football playerAge: 29
Birthplace: Goldsboro, North Carolina
Jimmy Graham (born November 24, 1986) is an American football tight end for the Green Bay... more