James Beard (disambiguation)
James Beard (James Andrews Beard, 1903–1985) was an American chef and food writer.

James Beard may also refer to:

 James Henry Beard (1814–1893), American painter
 James Beard (architect) (1924–2017), New Zealand architect
 James B. Beard (1935–2018), American agronomist
 Jim Beard (1960–2024), American musician