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