- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- —
- Place of Birth
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
James MacDonald
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
tvBallard
2025 · Naylin
movieSingle and Ready to Jingle
2022 · Greg Polansky
tvThe Winchesters
2022 · Jimmy Mixon
tvAll Rise
2019 · Ken Maples
tvThe Rookie
2018 · FBI Driving Instructor
tvSweet/Vicious
2016 · Officer Ballard
movieLittle Boy
2015 · Recruitment Sergeant
tvCrisis
2014 · Skip
tvMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013 · Agent Jacobson
movieMontana Amazon
2013 · Heirik
movieTexas Chainsaw 3D
2013 · Officer Marvin
tvChicago Fire
2012 · ADC Adam Perry
tvVegas
2012 · George Blanchford
tvMajor Crimes
2012 · Lt. Reed
tvLongmire
2012 · Randolph Hale
tvScandal
2012 · Interrogator
movieFissure
2011 · Paul Grunning
tvLove Bites
2011 · James Feeney
movieThe Kids Are All Right
2010 · Clay's Dad
tvNCIS: Los Angeles
2009 · DEA Special Agent John Ness
tvCastle
2009 · Benjamin Wade
tvLie to Me
2009 · Detective Riley
tvThe Mentalist
2008 · Sgt. Bigley
tvIn Plain Sight
2008 · Peter O'Dell
movieHome of the Brave
2006 · Ray
tvVanished
2006 · Man chasing Sara
tvThe Unit
2006 · Willis Meeks
tvCommander in Chief
2005 · Agent Bennett
tvCriminal Minds
2005 · Det. Dennison
tvWeeds
2005 · 2nd Cop
tvNCIS
2003 · Captain Faul, Admiral Norton Padgett
tvPeacemakers
2003 · Caleb McGinty
movieHollywood Homicide
2003 · Danny Broome
moviePhone Booth
2003 · Negotiator
movieHostage
2002 · SWAT Team Commander
tvWithout a Trace
2002 · Kevin
tvCSI: Miami
2002 · Dan Becks
tv24
2001 · Officer
movieJoy Ride
2001 · Local in Nebraska Bar
tvThe Division
2001 · Bob Jenkins
movieTigerland
2000 · Staff Sgt. Thomas
tvCSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Kenneth Ward, John Ruark
movieSpace Cowboys
2000 · Capcom
moviePerfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000 · Det. Mark Beckner
tvFantasy Island
1998 · Rex Raskin
tvSex and the City
1998 · Garth
movieSour Grapes
1998 · Detective Frehill
movieMercury Rising
1998 · SWAT Team Leader Francis
tvThe Magnificent Seven
1998 · Will Richmond
tvBrooklyn South
1997 · Marshal Bovier
movieVolcano
1997 · Terry Jasper
tvBuffy the Vampire Slayer
1997 · Detective Stein
movieTurbulence
1997 · 1st Officer Ted Kary
movieThe Fan
1996 · Sick Sean's Dad
movieBlackout
1996 · Mechanic
movieThe Birdcage
1996 · Crewman (Uncredited)
tvPacific Blue
1996 · Eitner
movieBroken Arrow
1996 · Park Ranger Baker
movieEye of the Stalker
1995 · Gerry
tvJake and The Kid
1995 · Louis
tvJAG
1995 · Walt Rockwell
tvTouched by an Angel
1994 · Gary McGregor
tvER
1994 · Gary McWayne
tvStar Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Captain James Wainwright
movieMalcolm X
1992 · Lieutenant
movieNYPD Mounted
1991
movieTwo Evil Eyes
1990