
James MacDonald
Acting
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

2018
The Rookie
2018 · tv

2003
NCIS
2003 · tv

2008
The Mentalist
2008 · tv

2005
Criminal Minds
2005 · tv

2000
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000 · tv

2012
Chicago Fire
2012 · tv

2009
Castle
2009 · tv

2002
CSI: Miami
2002 · tv

2001
24
2001 · tv

2009
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009 · tv

1994
ER
1994 · tv

1995
JAG
1995 · tv

2002
Without a Trace
2002 · tv

2013
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013 · tv

1997
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997 · tv

1993
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993 · tv

1998
Sex and the City
1998 · tv

2012
Scandal
2012 · tv

2005
Weeds
2005 · tv

1994
Touched by an Angel
1994 · tv

2012
Longmire
2012 · tv

2009
Lie to Me
2009 · tv

2001
The Division
2001 · tv

2006
The Unit
2006 · tv

2019
All Rise
2019 · tv

1996
Pacific Blue
1996 · tv

2012
Major Crimes
2012 · tv

2008
In Plain Sight
2008 · tv

1998
The Magnificent Seven
1998 · tv

1997
Brooklyn South
1997 · tv