James MacDonald
Known for Acting · 65 credits
- Place of birth
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Also known as
- James G. MacDonald · James McDonald · James Gordon MacDonald
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
TV Shows (39)
The Rookie
2018
as FBI Driving Instructor
NCIS
2003
as Captain Faul / Admiral Norton Padgett
Criminal Minds
2005
as Det. Dennison
The Mentalist
2008
as Sgt. Bigley
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Kenneth Ward / John Ruark
Chicago Fire
2012
as ADC Adam Perry
CSI: Miami
2002
as Dan Becks
Castle
2009
as Benjamin Wade
24
2001
as Officer
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as DEA Special Agent John Ness
JAG
1995
as Walt Rockwell
ER
1994
as Gary McWayne
Without a Trace
2002
as Kevin
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Detective Stein
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Agent Jacobson
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Captain James Wainwright
Scandal
2012
as Interrogator
Sex and the City
1998
as Garth
Weeds
2005
as 2nd Cop
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Gary McGregor
Longmire
2012
as Randolph Hale
Lie to Me
2009
as Detective Riley
The Unit
2006
as Willis Meeks
Pacific Blue
1996
as Eitner
The Division
2001
as Bob Jenkins
All Rise
2019
as Ken Maples
Major Crimes
2012
as Lt. Reed
In Plain Sight
2008
as Peter O'Dell
Commander in Chief
2005
as Agent Bennett
Brooklyn South
1997
as Marshal Bovier
The Magnificent Seven
1998
as Will Richmond
Ballard
2025
as Naylin
The Winchesters
2022
as Jimmy Mixon
Fantasy Island
1998
as Rex Raskin
Crisis
2014
as Skip
Jake and The Kid
1995
as Louis
Peacemakers
2003
as Caleb McGinty
Love Bites
2011
as James Feeney
Sweet/Vicious
2016
as Officer Ballard
Movies (26)
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
as Officer Marvin
Phone Booth
2003
as Negotiator
Malcolm X
1992
as Lieutenant
Broken Arrow
1996
as Park Ranger Baker
The Birdcage
1996
as Crewman (Uncredited)
Volcano
1997
as Terry Jasper
Joy Ride
2001
as Local in Nebraska Bar
Mercury Rising
1998
as SWAT Team Leader Francis
Space Cowboys
2000
as Capcom
Turbulence
1997
as 1st Officer Ted Kary
The Fan
1996
as Sick Sean's Dad
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Danny Broome
Home of the Brave
2006
as Ray
Little Boy
2015
as Recruitment Sergeant
Two Evil Eyes
1990
The Kids Are All Right
2010
as Clay's Dad
Tigerland
2000
as Staff Sgt. Thomas
Sour Grapes
1998
as Detective Frehill
NYPD Mounted
1991
Hostage
2002
as SWAT Team Commander
Blackout
1996
as Mechanic
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
as Det. Mark Beckner
Montana Amazon
2013
as Heirik
Single and Ready to Jingle
2022
as Greg Polansky
Eye of the Stalker
1995
as Gerry
Fissure
2011
as Paul Grunning
About 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 als… With 65 credits spanning from 1990 to 2025, James MacDonald has appeared in 26 films and 39 TV shows.
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Most Popular James MacDonald Movies
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) — as Officer Marvin
- Phone Booth (2003) — as Negotiator
- Malcolm X (1992) — as Lieutenant
- Broken Arrow (1996) — as Park Ranger Baker
- The Birdcage (1996) — as Crewman (Uncredited)
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