James Neilson

James Neilson may refer to:

James Beaumont Neilson (1792–1865), Scottish inventor of iron-smelting processes
James Crawford Neilson (1816–1900), Baltimore, Maryland architect
James Neilson (director) (1909–1979), film and television director
James Neilson (footballer) (1887–1917), Scottish footballer
James Neilson (racing driver) (died 1953), Scottish racing driver
Jim Neilson (born 1941), aka James Anthony "Chief" Neilson, professional ice hockey player