James or Jim Houghton may refer to: Jim Houghton (1948–2024), American actor and soap opera writer Jim Houghton (politician) (1911–1985), member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly Jim Houghton (footballer) (1891–1973), Australian rules footballer James R. Houghton (1936–2022), Chairman of the Board of Corning Incorporated James Houghton (artistic director) (1958–2016), American educator, mentor, and arts administrator