James Fullarton Arnott (29 April 1914[1] – 22 November 1982)[2] was a Scottish professor, author, and theatrical director.
Arnott was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on 29 April 1914. His parents were Hezekiah Merricks Arnott and Susie Willock Fullarton. He attended the Ardrossan Academy.[3] Arnott graduated from the University of Glasgow with a Master of Arts in 1936.[4] He went on to attend Merton College, Oxford,[1] where he received his Master of Letters, and Peterhouse, Cambridge. He also studied at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama.[3] James Fullarton Arnott died in 1982.[4]