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.
Titles
The Mentalist
2008
NCIS
2003
Criminal Minds
2005
The Rookie
2018
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Chicago Fire
2012
Castle
2009
CSI: Miami
2002
24
2001
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
JAG
1995
Without a Trace
2002
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
ER
1994
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Scandal
2012
Sex and the City
1998
Weeds
2005
Touched by an Angel
1994
Major Crimes
2012
Lie to Me
2009
The Division
2001
Longmire
2012
The Unit
2006
Pacific Blue
1996
All Rise
2019
In Plain Sight
2008
Ballard
2025
Commander in Chief
2005
Brooklyn South
1997
The Magnificent Seven
1998
Mercury Rising
1998
The Winchesters
2022
Joy Ride
2001
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013