James MacDonald
Age: N/A | From: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Person Details
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Aliases: James G. MacDonald , James McDonald , James Gordon MacDonald
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
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Movie Involvements: 16
TV Involvements: 17
Most Famous Work
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.
Most Famous Work
Criminal Minds
(2005) Det. Dennison
NCIS
(2003) Captain Faul
The Mentalist
(2008) Sgt. Bigley
Castle
(2009) Benjamin Wade
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
(1993) Captain James Wainwright
Chicago Fire
(2012) ADC Adam Perry
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
(2000) John Ruark
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
(2013) Agent JacobsonActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Greg Polansky | |
| 2016 | Officer Ballard | |
| 2015 | Recruitment Sergeant | |
| 2014 | Skip | |
| 2013 | Agent Jacobson | |
| Heirik | ||
| Officer Marvin | ||
| 2012 | ADC Adam Perry | |
| Lt. Reed | ||
| 2011 | Paul Grunning | |
| 2010 | Clay's Dad | |
| 2009 | Benjamin Wade | |
| Detective Riley | ||
| 2008 | Sgt. Bigley | |
| 2006 | Ray | |
| 2005 | Agent Bennett | |
| Det. Dennison | ||
| 2nd Cop | ||
| 2003 | Captain Faul | |
| Caleb McGinty | ||
| Danny Broome | ||
| Negotiator | ||
| 2002 | Kevin | |
| SWAT Team Commander | ||
| 2001 | Local in Nebraska Bar | |
| 2000 | Kenneth Ward | |
| John Ruark | ||
| Staff Sgt. Thomas | ||
| Capcom | ||
| Det. Mark Beckner | ||
| 1998 | Rex Raskin | |
| Garth | ||
| Detective Frehill | ||
| SWAT Team Leader Francis | ||
| 1997 | Terry Jasper | |
| Detective Stein | ||
| 1st Officer Ted Kary | ||
| 1996 | Mechanic | |
| Park Ranger Baker | ||
| 1995 | Gerry | |
| Lt. Cmdr. Walt Rockwell | ||
| 1993 | Captain James Wainwright | |
| 1992 | Lieutenant | |
| 1990 | N/A | |
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
