James MacDonald
Acting
69
Acting Credits
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 par...
Known For
Filmography
Ballard
2025
as Naylin
Single and Ready to Jingle
2022
as Greg Polansky
The Winchesters
2022
as Jimmy Mixon
All Rise
2019
as Ken Maples
The Rookie
2018
as FBI Driving Instructor
Sweet/Vicious
2016
as Officer Ballard
Little Boy
2015
as Recruitment Sergeant
Crisis
2014
as Skip
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
as Officer Marvin
Montana Amazon
2013
as Heirik
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
as Agent Jacobson
Major Crimes
2012
as Lt. Reed
Chicago Fire
2012
as ADC Adam Perry
Scandal
2012
as Interrogator
Longmire
2012
as Randolph Hale
Vegas
2012
as George Blanchford
Fissure
2011
as Paul Grunning
Love Bites
2011
as James Feeney
The Kids Are All Right
2010
as Clay's Dad
Castle
2009
as Benjamin Wade
Lie to Me
2009
as Detective Riley
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as DEA Special Agent John Ness
The Mentalist
2008
as Sgt. Bigley
In Plain Sight
2008
as Peter O'Dell
Home of the Brave
2006
as Ray
The Unit
2006
as Willis Meeks
Vanished
2006
as Man chasing Sara
Weeds
2005
as 2nd Cop
Criminal Minds
2005
as Det. Dennison
Commander in Chief
2005
as Agent Bennett
Phone Booth
2003
as Negotiator
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Danny Broome
NCIS
2003
as Captain Faul
Peacemakers
2003
as Caleb McGinty
NCIS
2003
as Norton Padgett
Hostage
2002
as SWAT Team Commander
Without a Trace
2002
as Kevin
CSI: Miami
2002
as Dan Becks
Joy Ride
2001
as Local in Nebraska Bar
24
2001
as Officer
The Division
2001
as Bob Jenkins
Tigerland
2000
as Staff Sgt. Thomas
Space Cowboys
2000
as Capcom
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
as Det. Mark Beckner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Kenneth Ward
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as John Ruark
Mercury Rising
1998
as SWAT Team Leader Francis
Sour Grapes
1998
as Detective Frehill
Sex and the City
1998
as Garth
Fantasy Island
1998
as Rex Raskin
The Magnificent Seven
1998
as Will Richmond
Volcano
1997
as Terry Jasper
Turbulence
1997
as 1st Officer Ted Kary
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
as Detective Stein
Brooklyn South
1997
as Marshal Bovier
Blackout
1996
as Mechanic
The Birdcage
1996
as Crewman (Uncredited)
Broken Arrow
1996
as Park Ranger Baker
The Fan
1996
as Sick Sean's Dad
Pacific Blue
1996
as Eitner
Eye of the Stalker
1995
as Gerry
JAG
1995
as Walt Rockwell
Jake and The Kid
1995
as Louis
ER
1994
as Gary McWayne
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Gary McGregor
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
as Captain James Wainwright
Malcolm X
1992
as Lieutenant
NYPD Mounted
1991
Two Evil Eyes
1990