James Campbell Besley (November 12, 1879 – February 6, 1954) also known as "Handsome Jim" Besley, "Captain James Campbell Besley", "Captain Jim", "Captain Besley", "Colonel Besley" was an Australian explorer, amateur anthropologist, film producer, mine owner, polo player, rancher and entrepreneur who traveled the world.
Besley was also a prodigious charlatan, spinning fanciful stories regarding his birth, upbringing and career.
Besley manipulated the media for decades, lying to them during their efforts to report his exploits.