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