James MacDonald
Acting
- Place of birth:
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
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
Ballard
Single and Ready to Jingle
The Winchesters
All Rise
The Rookie
Sweet/Vicious
Little Boy
Crisis
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Montana Amazon
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Chicago Fire
Vegas
Major Crimes
Longmire
Scandal
Fissure
Love Bites
The Kids Are All Right
NCIS: Los Angeles
Castle
Lie to Me
The Mentalist
In Plain Sight
Home of the Brave
Vanished
The Unit
Commander in Chief
Criminal Minds
Weeds
NCIS
Peacemakers
Hollywood Homicide
Phone Booth
Hostage
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
24
Joy Ride
The Division
Tigerland
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Space Cowboys
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Fantasy Island
Sex and the City
Sour Grapes
Mercury Rising
The Magnificent Seven
Brooklyn South
Volcano
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Turbulence
Vanishing Point
The Fan
Blackout
The Birdcage
Pacific Blue
Broken Arrow
Eye of the Stalker
Jake and The Kid
JAG
Touched by an Angel
ER
Class of '61
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Malcolm X
NYPD Mounted
Two Evil Eyes