James Woodward may refer to:
Academics James Woodward (physicist), American physicist and historian of science James H. Woodward, aeronautical engineer, professor and chancellor of UNC Charlotte James Woodward (philosopher), American philosopher of science
Others James G. Woodward (1845–1923), American newspaperman and politician; mayor of Atlanta, Georgia James T. Woodward (1837–1910), American banker and owner of a major thoroughbred horse dynasty James Woodward (cricketer) (born 1963), English cricketer Jim Woodward (politician), American politician; Idaho state senator