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.
65 acting credits
Acting · 65
The Rookie
2018
NCIS
2003
Criminal Minds
2005
The Mentalist
2008
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Chicago Fire
2012
CSI: Miami
2002
Castle
2009
24
2001
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
JAG
1995
ER
1994
Without a Trace
2002
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Scandal
2012
Sex and the City
1998
Weeds
2005
Touched by an Angel
1994
Longmire
2012
Lie to Me
2009
The Unit
2006
Pacific Blue
1996
The Division
2001
All Rise
2019
Major Crimes
2012
In Plain Sight
2008
Commander in Chief
2005
Brooklyn South
1997
The Magnificent Seven
1998
Ballard
2025
The Winchesters
2022
Fantasy Island
1998
Crisis
2014
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
Jake and The Kid
1995
Peacemakers
2003
Phone Booth
2003
Love Bites
2011
Malcolm X
1992
Broken Arrow
1996
The Birdcage
1996
Volcano
1997
Joy Ride
2001
Mercury Rising
1998
Space Cowboys
2000
Sweet/Vicious
2016
Turbulence
1997
The Fan
1996
Hollywood Homicide
2003
Home of the Brave
2006
Little Boy
2015
Two Evil Eyes
1990
The Kids Are All Right
2010
Tigerland
2000
Sour Grapes
1998
NYPD Mounted
1991
Hostage
2002
Blackout
1996
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
Montana Amazon
2013
Single and Ready to Jingle
2022
Eye of the Stalker
1995
Fissure
2011