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