James MacDonald
- Known for
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
James G. MacDonald is an American actor and director known for his extensive work in film, television, and theater spanning over 35 years. He notably portrayed Captain James Wainwright in the Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "Little Green Men." MacDonald has appeared alongside many high-profile actors and worked with acclaimed directors across diverse genres including comedy, drama, thriller, horror, and science fiction. His versatile roles range from a naive young captain in Star Trek to parts in films like Volcano and Tigerland. He has also received awards for his work in theater and filmmaking. Beyond acting, MacDonald writes and directs, and he is active in teaching writing and acting workshops to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals. His career is marked by both character-driven performances and creative contributions behind the scenes.
Known For
Filmography
Ballard
TV · as Naylin · 1 ep
Single and Ready to Jingle
Movie · as Greg Polansky
The Winchesters
TV · as Jimmy Mixon · 1 ep
All Rise
TV · as Ken Maples · 1 ep
The Rookie
TV · as FBI Driving Instructor · 1 ep
Sweet/Vicious
TV · as Officer Ballard · 2 eps
Little Boy
Movie · as Recruitment Sergeant
Crisis
TV · as Skip · 1 ep
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Movie · as Officer Marvin
Montana Amazon
Movie · as Heirik
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
TV · as Agent Jacobson · 1 ep
Major Crimes
TV · as Lt. Reed · 1 ep
Chicago Fire
TV · as ADC Adam Perry · 1 ep
Scandal
TV · as Interrogator · 1 ep
Longmire
TV · as Randolph Hale · 1 ep
Vegas
TV · as George Blanchford · 1 ep
Fissure
Movie · as Paul Grunning
Love Bites
TV · as James Feeney · 4 eps
The Kids Are All Right
Movie · as Clay's Dad
Castle
TV · as Benjamin Wade · 1 ep
Lie to Me
TV · as Detective Riley · 1 ep
NCIS: Los Angeles
TV · as DEA Special Agent John Ness · 1 ep
The Mentalist
TV · as Sgt. Bigley · 1 ep
In Plain Sight
TV · as Peter O'Dell · 1 ep
Home of the Brave
Movie · as Ray
The Unit
TV · as Willis Meeks · 1 ep
Vanished
TV · as Man chasing Sara · 2 eps
Weeds
TV · as 2nd Cop · 1 ep
Criminal Minds
TV · as Det. Dennison · 1 ep
Commander in Chief
TV · as Agent Bennett · 1 ep
Phone Booth
Movie · as Negotiator
Hollywood Homicide
Movie · as Danny Broome
NCIS
TV · as Captain Faul, Norton Padgett · 1 ep
Peacemakers
TV · as Caleb McGinty · 1 ep
Hostage
Movie · as SWAT Team Commander
Without a Trace
TV · as Kevin · 1 ep
CSI: Miami
TV · as Dan Becks · 1 ep
Joy Ride
Movie · as Local in Nebraska Bar
24
TV · as Officer · 1 ep
The Division
TV · as Bob Jenkins · 1 ep
Tigerland
Movie · as Staff Sgt. Thomas
Space Cowboys
Movie · as Capcom
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Movie · as Det. Mark Beckner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
TV · as Kenneth Ward, John Ruark · 1 ep
Mercury Rising
Movie · as SWAT Team Leader Francis
Sour Grapes
Movie · as Detective Frehill
Sex and the City
TV · as Garth · 1 ep
Fantasy Island
TV · as Rex Raskin · 1 ep
The Magnificent Seven
TV · as Will Richmond · 1 ep
Volcano
Movie · as Terry Jasper
Turbulence
Movie · as 1st Officer Ted Kary
Vanishing Point
Movie · as Asst. FBI Agent
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
TV · as Detective Stein · 3 eps
Brooklyn South
TV · as Marshal Bovier · 1 ep
Blackout
Movie · as Mechanic
The Birdcage
Movie · as Crewman (Uncredited)
Broken Arrow
Movie · as Park Ranger Baker
The Fan
Movie · as Sick Sean's Dad
Pacific Blue
TV · as Eitner · 1 ep
Eye of the Stalker
Movie · as Gerry
JAG
TV · as Walt Rockwell · 1 ep
Jake and The Kid
TV · as Louis · 1 ep
ER
TV · as Gary McWayne · 1 ep
Touched by an Angel
TV · as Gary McGregor · 1 ep
Class of '61
Movie
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
TV · as Captain James Wainwright · 1 ep
Malcolm X
Movie · as Lieutenant
NYPD Mounted
Movie
Two Evil Eyes
Movie