James MacDonald

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

65

Gender

Male

Birthday

-

Place of Birth

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

James 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

  • The Rookie

    The Rookie

  • NCIS

    NCIS

  • NCIS

    NCIS

  • Criminal Minds

    Criminal Minds

  • The Mentalist

    The Mentalist

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

    CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

  • Chicago Fire

    Chicago Fire

  • Castle

    Castle

  • 24

    24

  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    NCIS: Los Angeles

  • Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

    Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

  • Sex and the City

    Sex and the City

  • JAG

    JAG

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Without a Trace

    Without a Trace

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • Scandal

    Scandal

  • ER

    ER

  • Touched by an Angel

    Touched by an Angel

  • Weeds

    Weeds

  • Ballard

    Ballard

  • Lie to Me

    Lie to Me

  • Longmire

    Longmire

  • Pacific Blue

    Pacific Blue

  • All Rise

    All Rise

  • The Unit

    The Unit

  • Major Crimes

    Major Crimes

  • The Division

    The Division

  • In Plain Sight

    In Plain Sight

  • The Magnificent Seven

    The Magnificent Seven

  • Brooklyn South

    Brooklyn South

  • Commander in Chief

    Commander in Chief

  • Texas Chainsaw 3D

    Texas Chainsaw 3D

  • Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

  • The Winchesters

    The Winchesters

  • Hollywood Homicide

    Hollywood Homicide

  • Joy Ride

    Joy Ride

  • Volcano

    Volcano

  • Home of the Brave

    Home of the Brave

  • Peacemakers

    Peacemakers

  • Hostage

    Hostage

  • Two Evil Eyes

    Two Evil Eyes

  • Crisis

    Crisis

  • Jake and The Kid

    Jake and The Kid

  • The Kids Are All Right

    The Kids Are All Right

  • Phone Booth

    Phone Booth

  • Fantasy Island

    Fantasy Island

  • Broken Arrow

    Broken Arrow

  • Little Boy

    Little Boy

  • Single and Ready to Jingle

    Single and Ready to Jingle

  • Space Cowboys

    Space Cowboys

  • The Birdcage

    The Birdcage

  • Love Bites

    Love Bites

  • Tigerland

    Tigerland

  • NYPD Mounted

    NYPD Mounted

  • Turbulence

    Turbulence

  • Blackout

    Blackout

  • Sour Grapes

    Sour Grapes

  • Mercury Rising

    Mercury Rising

  • Sweet/Vicious

    Sweet/Vicious

  • Eye of the Stalker

    Eye of the Stalker

  • Fissure

    Fissure

  • Montana Amazon

    Montana Amazon

  • Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder

    Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder