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.
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Movies (28)
Single and Ready to Jingle
2022 · Greg Polansky
El gran pequeño
2015 · Recruitment Sergeant
Montana Amazon
2013 · Heirik
Masacre en Texas: Herencia maldita
2013 · Officer Marvin
Fissure
2011 · Paul Grunning
The Kids Are All Right
2010 · Clay's Dad
Regreso al infierno
2006 · Ray
Hollywood: Departamento De Homicidios
2003 · Danny Broome
Enlace Mortal
2003 · Negotiator
Hostage
2002 · SWAT Team Commander
Frecuencia mortal
2001 · Local in Nebraska Bar
Tigerland
2000 · Staff Sgt. Thomas
Jinetes Del Espacio
2000 · Capcom
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000 · Det. Mark Beckner
Sour Grapes
1998 · Detective Frehill
Mercury Rising
1998 · SWAT Team Leader Francis
Volcano
1997 · Terry Jasper
Turbulence
1997 · 1st Officer Ted Kary
Vanishing Point
1997 · Asst. FBI Agent
The Fan
1996 · Sick Sean's Dad
Blackout
1996 · Mechanic
The Birdcage
1996 · Crewman (Uncredited)
Broken Arrow
1996 · Park Ranger Baker
Eye of the Stalker
1995 · Gerry
Class of '61
1993
Malcolm X
1992 · Lieutenant
NYPD Mounted
1991
Two Evil Eyes
1990
TV shows (41)
Ballard
2025 · Naylin
Los Winchester
2022 · Jimmy Mixon
All Rise
2019 · Ken Maples
The Rookie
2018 · FBI Driving Instructor
Sweet/Vicious
2016 · Officer Ballard
Crisis
2014 · Skip
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D
2013 · Agent Jacobson
Chicago Fire
2012 · ADC Adam Perry
Vegas
2012 · George Blanchford
Major Crimes
2012 · Lt. Reed
Longmire
2012 · Randolph Hale
Escándalo
2012 · Interrogator
Love Bites
2011 · James Feeney
NCIS: Los Ángeles
2009 · DEA Special Agent John Ness
Castle
2009 · Benjamin Wade
Miénteme (Lie to Me)
2009 · Detective Riley
El mentalista
2008 · Sgt. Bigley
Al Descubierto
2008 · Peter O'Dell
Vanished
2006 · Man chasing Sara
The Unit
2006 · Willis Meeks
Commander in Chief
2005 · Agent Bennett
Mentes Criminales
2005 · Det. Dennison
Weeds
2005 · 2nd Cop
NCIS
2003 · Captain Faul, Norton Padgett
Peacemakers
2003 · Caleb McGinty
Sin rastro
2002 · Kevin
CSI: Miami
2002 · Dan Becks
24
2001 · Officer
The Division
2001 · Bob Jenkins
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · Kenneth Ward, John Ruark
Fantasy Island
1998 · Rex Raskin
Sex and the City
1998 · Garth
The Magnificent Seven
1998 · Will Richmond
Brooklyn South
1997 · Marshal Bovier
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997 · Detective Stein
Pacific Blue
1996 · Eitner
Jake and The Kid
1995 · Louis
JAG
1995 · Walt Rockwell
Touched by an Angel
1994 · Gary McGregor
ER
1994 · Gary McWayne
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · Captain James Wainwright