Acting
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.
Filmography
Ballard
Series · 2025
Single and Ready to Jingle
Film · 2022
The Winchesters
Series · 2022
All Rise
Series · 2019
The Rookie
Series · 2018
Sweet/Vicious
Series · 2016
Little Boy
Film · 2015
Crisis
Series · 2014
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Film · 2013
Montana Amazon
Film · 2013
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Series · 2013
Major Crimes
Series · 2012
Chicago Fire
Series · 2012
Scandal
Series · 2012
Longmire
Series · 2012
Vegas
Series · 2012
Fissure
Film · 2011
Love Bites
Series · 2011
The Kids Are All Right
Film · 2010
Castle
Series · 2009
Lie to Me
Series · 2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
Series · 2009
The Mentalist
Series · 2008
In Plain Sight
Series · 2008
Home of the Brave
Film · 2006
The Unit
Series · 2006
Vanished
Series · 2006
Weeds
Series · 2005
Criminal Minds
Series · 2005
Commander in Chief
Series · 2005
Phone Booth
Film · 2003
Hollywood Homicide
Film · 2003
NCIS
Series · 2003
Peacemakers
Series · 2003
NCIS
Series · 2003
Hostage
Film · 2002
Without a Trace
Series · 2002
CSI: Miami
Series · 2002
Joy Ride
Film · 2001
24
Series · 2001
The Division
Series · 2001
Tigerland
Film · 2000
Space Cowboys
Film · 2000
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
Film · 2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Series · 2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Series · 2000
Mercury Rising
Film · 1998
Sour Grapes
Film · 1998
Sex and the City
Series · 1998
Fantasy Island
Series · 1998
The Magnificent Seven
Series · 1998
Volcano
Film · 1997
Turbulence
Film · 1997
Vanishing Point
Film · 1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Series · 1997
Brooklyn South
Series · 1997
Blackout
Film · 1996
The Birdcage
Film · 1996
Broken Arrow
Film · 1996
The Fan
Film · 1996
Pacific Blue
Series · 1996
Eye of the Stalker
Film · 1995
JAG
Series · 1995
Jake and The Kid
Series · 1995
ER
Series · 1994
Touched by an Angel
Series · 1994
Class of '61
Film · 1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Series · 1993
Malcolm X
Film · 1992
NYPD Mounted
Film · 1991
Two Evil Eyes
Film · 1990