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