Rhys James (born Rhys Jones, 30 April 1991) is an English stand-up comedian, originally from Harpenden in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. James startedhis stand-up career in 2010 whilst still a student at Manchester University.

He has appeared on Mock the Week, Russell Howard's Stand Up Central, @elevenish, Virtually Famous and Sweat the Small Stuff. In 2010 he performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve at the Edinburgh Fringe, was a finalist in the Laughing Boy New Act Competition and placed 3rd in 'Comedy Central's Funniest Student'.

His live shows include Begins, Remains,which James uploaded in full to YouTube in July 2016, and Forgives.