James MacDonald

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

66

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

  • 24

    24

  • Castle

    Castle

  • Chicago Fire

    Chicago Fire

  • CSI: Miami

    CSI: Miami

  • NCIS: Los Angeles

    NCIS: Los Angeles

  • JAG

    JAG

  • Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

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

  • Buffy the Vampire Slayer

    Buffy the Vampire Slayer

  • Sex and the City

    Sex and the City

  • Scandal

    Scandal

  • ER

    ER

  • Without a Trace

    Without a Trace

  • Weeds

    Weeds

  • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

    Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

  • Lie to Me

    Lie to Me

  • Longmire

    Longmire

  • Touched by an Angel

    Touched by an Angel

  • The Unit

    The Unit

  • All Rise

    All Rise

  • Major Crimes

    Major Crimes

  • Pacific Blue

    Pacific Blue

  • In Plain Sight

    In Plain Sight

  • The Division

    The Division

  • Brooklyn South

    Brooklyn South

  • Ballard

    Ballard

  • The Magnificent Seven

    The Magnificent Seven

  • The Winchesters

    The Winchesters

  • Texas Chainsaw 3D

    Texas Chainsaw 3D

  • Commander in Chief

    Commander in Chief

  • Broken Arrow

    Broken Arrow

  • Phone Booth

    Phone Booth

  • Blackout

    Blackout

  • Volcano

    Volcano

  • Malcolm X

    Malcolm X

  • The Birdcage

    The Birdcage

  • Space Cowboys

    Space Cowboys

  • Little Boy

    Little Boy

  • Fantasy Island

    Fantasy Island

  • Crisis

    Crisis

  • Tigerland

    Tigerland

  • The Kids Are All Right

    The Kids Are All Right

  • Turbulence

    Turbulence

  • Hostage

    Hostage

  • Joy Ride

    Joy Ride

  • Home of the Brave

    Home of the Brave

  • Sour Grapes

    Sour Grapes

  • Two Evil Eyes

    Two Evil Eyes

  • Peacemakers

    Peacemakers

  • NYPD Mounted

    NYPD Mounted

  • Love Bites

    Love Bites

  • Mercury Rising

    Mercury Rising

  • Montana Amazon

    Montana Amazon

  • Fissure

    Fissure

  • Single and Ready to Jingle

    Single and Ready to Jingle

  • Jake and The Kid

    Jake and The Kid

  • Sweet/Vicious

    Sweet/Vicious

  • Hollywood Homicide

    Hollywood Homicide

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

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

  • Eye of the Stalker

    Eye of the Stalker