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