James McDonald

Biography

James grew up in Dublin, Ireland, where his love for movies took hold early. By seven, he was already captivated by film, and by ten, he was devouring books on filmmaking. At fourteen, he shot his first short film, a four-minute piece called “Chase.” He continued making movies as he got older, picking up awards and accolades and screening his work at respected festivals around the world, including the Dallas International Film Festival and the Burbank International Film Festival.

Alongside filmmaking, James is an accomplished movie critic, certified by both the Critics Choice Association, the Dallas-Fort Worth Film Critics Association, and the Online Film Critics Society. Since 2013, he’s reviewed films for major and independent studios in Hollywood, and he’s interviewed countless celebrities and filmmakers, helping to spotlight their latest projects.

Known For

The Photograph

Newscaster

Space Marines

Marine (uncredited)

A Conversation with Mr. D

Benny Dante

The Reckoning

Benny Dante

And They Say There Is No God

Voice

Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2014	The Reckoning	Benny Dante
2012	And They Say There Is No God	Voice
2009	A Conversation with Mr. D	Benny Dante
2003	The Photograph	Newscaster
2000	Nemesis	Rick
1997	In the Spotlight	Man in Car
1996	Space Marines	Marine (uncredited)
1995	Shadow Silence	Detective O'Brien
1994	Between Friends	Paul
1993	Unseen Rival	Man on Television
1992	A Vicious Lie	Dave
1992	Sisters	Dr. Richards
1992	Tessa	Michael
1990	Homage to Hitch	Man

Year	TV Show	Role