James O'Donnell may refer to:
James Louis O'Donel (1730–1811), Roman Catholic bishop of St. John's, Newfoundland James O'Donnell (architect) (1774–1830), architect James O'Donnell (footballer) (born 2002), Australian rules footballer for the Western Bulldogs James O'Donnell (organist) (born 1961), organist of Westminster Abbey James O'Donnell (politician) (1840–1915), United States Representative from Michigan James O'Donnell (rugby union) (1860–1942), New Zealand rugby player Jim O'Donnell (basketball) (James O'Donnell, 1912–1984), American professional basketball player Jimmy O'Donnell (James M. O'Donnell, 1872–1946), American sports promoter and founder of the NFL's Cleveland Tigers James J. O'Donnell, former provost of Georgetown University James P. O'Donnell (1917–1990), historian James P. O'Donnell (politician) (1920–1997), Pennsylvania politician James O'Donnell Bennett (1870–1940), American journalist and author