James MacDonald

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Place of Birth

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Also Known As

James G. MacDonald

James McDonald

James Gordon MacDonald

James 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

Filmography

2025TVBallardas Naylin2022FilmSingle and Ready to Jingleas Greg Polansky2022TVThe Winchestersas Jimmy Mixon2019TVAll Riseas Ken Maples2018TVThe Rookieas FBI Driving Instructor2016TVSweet/Viciousas Officer Ballard2015FilmLittle Boyas Recruitment Sergeant2014TVCrisisas Skip2013TVMarvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.as Agent Jacobson2013FilmMontana Amazonas Heirik2013FilmTexas Chainsaw 3Das Officer Marvin2012TVChicago Fireas ADC Adam Perry2012TVMajor Crimesas Lt. Reed2012TVLongmireas Randolph Hale2012TVScandalas Interrogator2011FilmFissureas Paul Grunning2011TVLove Bitesas James Feeney2010FilmThe Kids Are All Rightas Clay's Dad2009TVNCIS: Los Angelesas DEA Special Agent John Ness2009TVCastleas Benjamin Wade2009TVLie to Meas Detective Riley2008TVThe Mentalistas Sgt. Bigley2008TVIn Plain Sightas Peter O'Dell2006FilmHome of the Braveas Ray2006TVThe Unitas Willis Meeks2005TVCommander in Chiefas Agent Bennett2005TVCriminal Mindsas Det. Dennison2005TVWeedsas 2nd Cop2003TVNCISas Captain Faul2003TVPeacemakersas Caleb McGinty2003FilmHollywood Homicideas Danny Broome2003FilmPhone Boothas Negotiator2002FilmHostageas SWAT Team Commander2002TVWithout a Traceas Kevin2002TVCSI: Miamias Dan Becks2001TV24as Officer2001FilmJoy Rideas Local in Nebraska Bar2001TVThe Divisionas Bob Jenkins2000FilmTigerlandas Staff Sgt. Thomas2000TVCSI: Crime Scene Investigationas Kenneth Ward2000FilmSpace Cowboysas Capcom2000FilmPerfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulderas Det. Mark Beckner1998TVFantasy Islandas Rex Raskin1998TVSex and the Cityas Garth1998FilmSour Grapesas Detective Frehill1998FilmMercury Risingas SWAT Team Leader Francis1998TVThe Magnificent Sevenas Will Richmond1997TVBrooklyn Southas Marshal Bovier1997FilmVolcanoas Terry Jasper1997TVBuffy the Vampire Slayeras Detective Stein1997FilmTurbulenceas 1st Officer Ted Kary1996FilmThe Fanas Sick Sean's Dad1996FilmBlackoutas Mechanic1996FilmThe Birdcageas Crewman (Uncredited)1996TVPacific Blueas Eitner1996FilmBroken Arrowas Park Ranger Baker1995FilmEye of the Stalkeras Gerry1995TVJake and The Kidas Louis1995TVJAGas Walt Rockwell1994TVTouched by an Angelas Gary McGregor1994TVERas Officer Gary McWayne1993TVStar Trek: Deep Space Nineas Captain James Wainwright1992FilmMalcolm Xas Lieutenant1991FilmNYPD Mounted1990FilmTwo Evil Eyes

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