James MacDonald
Acting
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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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
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
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
tvFantasy Island
1998
Rex Raskin
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
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
