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