James MacDonald
Actor
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.
Filmography
Ballard
Naylin
Single and Ready to Jingle
Greg Polansky
The Winchesters
Jimmy Mixon
All Rise
Ken Maples
The Rookie
FBI Driving Instructor
Sweet/Vicious
Officer Ballard
Little Boy
Recruitment Sergeant
Crisis
Skip
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Agent Jacobson
Montana Amazon
Heirik
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Officer Marvin
Chicago Fire
ADC Adam Perry
Vegas
George Blanchford
Major Crimes
Lt. Reed
Longmire
Randolph Hale
Scandal
Interrogator
Fissure
Paul Grunning
Love Bites
James Feeney
The Kids Are All Right
Clay's Dad
NCIS: Los Angeles
DEA Special Agent John Ness
Castle
Benjamin Wade
Lie to Me
Detective Riley
The Mentalist
Sgt. Bigley
In Plain Sight
Peter O'Dell
Home of the Brave
Ray
Vanished
Man chasing Sara
The Unit
Willis Meeks
Commander in Chief
Agent Bennett
Criminal Minds
Det. Dennison
Weeds
2nd Cop
NCIS
Captain Faul
Peacemakers
Caleb McGinty
Hollywood Homicide
Danny Broome
Phone Booth
Negotiator
Hostage
SWAT Team Commander
Without a Trace
Kevin
CSI: Miami
Dan Becks
24
Officer
Joy Ride
Local in Nebraska Bar
The Division
Bob Jenkins
Tigerland
Staff Sgt. Thomas
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Kenneth Ward
Space Cowboys
Capcom
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Det. Mark Beckner
Fantasy Island
Rex Raskin
Sex and the City
Garth
Sour Grapes
Detective Frehill
Mercury Rising
SWAT Team Leader Francis
The Magnificent Seven
Will Richmond
Brooklyn South
Marshal Bovier
Volcano
Terry Jasper
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Detective Stein
Turbulence
1st Officer Ted Kary
The Fan
Sick Sean's Dad
Blackout
Mechanic
The Birdcage
Crewman (Uncredited)
Pacific Blue
Eitner
Broken Arrow
Park Ranger Baker
Eye of the Stalker
Gerry
Jake and The Kid
Louis
JAG
Walt Rockwell
Touched by an Angel
Gary McGregor
ER
Gary McWayne
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Captain James Wainwright
Malcolm X
Lieutenant
NYPD Mounted
Two Evil Eyes