| James Russell | |
| Fullname: | James William Russell |
| Birth Date: | 1 August 1931 |
| Birth Place: | Carlton North, Victoria |
| Death Place: | Parkville, Victoria |
| Originalteam: | Brunswick-Coburg Boys Club |
| Height: | 180 cm |
| Weight: | 74 kg |
| Statsend: | 1958 |
| Years1: | 1954–58 |
| Games Goals1: | 34 (3) |
James William Russell (1 August 1931 – 12 March 1969) was an Australian rules footballer who played with North Melbourne in the Victorian Football League (VFL).[1]