
James MacDonald
Known for Acting · 65 credits
- Place of birth
- Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Also known as
- James G. MacDonald · James McDonald · James Gordon 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
TV Shows (39)

The Rookie
2018
as FBI Driving Instructor

NCIS
2003
as Captain Faul / Admiral Norton Padgett

The Mentalist
2008
as Sgt. Bigley

Criminal Minds
2005
as Det. Dennison

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Kenneth Ward / John Ruark

Chicago Fire
2012
as ADC Adam Perry

Castle
2009
as Benjamin Wade

CSI: Miami
2002
as Dan Becks

24
2001
as Officer

NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as DEA Special Agent John Ness

ER
1994
as Gary McWayne

JAG
1995
as Walt Rockwell

Without a Trace
2002
as Kevin

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Agent Jacobson

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Detective Stein

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Captain James Wainwright

Sex and the City
1998
as Garth

Scandal
2012
as Interrogator

Weeds
2005
as 2nd Cop

Touched by an Angel
1994
as Gary McGregor

Longmire
2012
as Randolph Hale

Lie to Me
2009
as Detective Riley

The Division
2001
as Bob Jenkins

The Unit
2006
as Willis Meeks

All Rise
2019
as Ken Maples

Pacific Blue
1996
as Eitner

Major Crimes
2012
as Lt. Reed

In Plain Sight
2008
as Peter O'Dell

The Magnificent Seven
1998
as Will Richmond

Brooklyn South
1997
as Marshal Bovier

Commander in Chief
2005
as Agent Bennett

Ballard
2025
as Naylin

Crisis
2014
as Skip

Fantasy Island
1998
as Rex Raskin

The Winchesters
2022
as Jimmy Mixon

Peacemakers
2003
as Caleb McGinty

Love Bites
2011
as James Feeney

Jake and The Kid
1995
as Louis

Sweet/Vicious
2016
as Officer Ballard
Movies (26)

Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
as Officer Marvin

Broken Arrow
1996
as Park Ranger Baker

Volcano
1997
as Terry Jasper

The Birdcage
1996
as Crewman (Uncredited)

Malcolm X
1992
as Lieutenant

Phone Booth
2003
as Negotiator

Mercury Rising
1998
as SWAT Team Leader Francis

Joy Ride
2001
as Local in Nebraska Bar

Space Cowboys
2000
as Capcom

The Fan
1996
as Sick Sean's Dad

Tigerland
2000
as Staff Sgt. Thomas

Two Evil Eyes
1990

Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Danny Broome

Little Boy
2015
as Recruitment Sergeant

Sour Grapes
1998
as Detective Frehill

Turbulence
1997
as 1st Officer Ted Kary

The Kids Are All Right
2010
as Clay's Dad

Montana Amazon
2013
as Heirik

Home of the Brave
2006
as Ray

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
as Det. Mark Beckner

Blackout
1996
as Mechanic

NYPD Mounted
1991

Hostage
2002
as SWAT Team Commander

Single and Ready to Jingle
2022
as Greg Polansky

Eye of the Stalker
1995
as Gerry

Fissure
2011
as Paul Grunning
About 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 als… With 65 credits spanning from 1990 to 2025, James MacDonald has appeared in 26 films and 39 TV shows.
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Most Popular James MacDonald Movies
- Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013) — as Officer Marvin
- Broken Arrow (1996) — as Park Ranger Baker
- Volcano (1997) — as Terry Jasper
- The Birdcage (1996) — as Crewman (Uncredited)
- Malcolm X (1992) — as Lieutenant
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