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.
Acting
- 2025BallardNaylin1 ep.
- 2022The WinchestersJimmy Mixon1 ep.
- 2016Sweet/ViciousOfficer Ballard2 ep.
- 2014CrisisSkip1 ep.
- 2012VegasGeorge Blanchford1 ep.
- 2012Major CrimesLt. Reed1 ep.
- 2011Love BitesJames Feeney4 ep.
- 2009Lie to MeDetective Riley1 ep.
- 2006VanishedMan chasing Sara2 ep.
- 2003PeacemakersCaleb McGinty1 ep.
- 1998Fantasy IslandRex Raskin1 ep.
- 1998The Magnificent SevenWill Richmond1 ep.
- 1997Brooklyn SouthMarshal Bovier1 ep.
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerDetective Stein3 ep.
- 1995Jake and The KidLouis1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025BallardNaylin1 ep.
- 2023All RiseKen Maples1 ep.
- 2022The WinchestersJimmy Mixon1 ep.
- 2022The RookieFBI Driving Instructor1 ep.
- 2021Chicago FireADC Adam Perry1 ep.
- 2003NCISCaptain Faul, Norton Padgett2 ep.
- 2017Sweet/ViciousOfficer Ballard2 ep.
- 2015LongmireRandolph Hale1 ep.
- 2014CrisisSkip1 ep.
- 2014Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent Jacobson1 ep.
- 2013Major CrimesLt. Reed1 ep.
- 2013CastleBenjamin Wade1 ep.
- 2013NCIS: Los AngelesDEA Special Agent John Ness1 ep.
- 2013The MentalistSgt. Bigley1 ep.
- 2013ScandalInterrogator1 ep.
- 2012VegasGeorge Blanchford1 ep.
- 2011Love BitesJames Feeney4 ep.
- 2002CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationJohn Ruark, Kenneth Ward2 ep.
- 2009Lie to MeDetective Riley1 ep.
- 2008CSI: MiamiDan Becks1 ep.
- 2008In Plain SightPeter O'Dell1 ep.
- 2007Weeds2nd Cop1 ep.
- 2006Criminal MindsDet. Dennison1 ep.
- 2006VanishedMan chasing Sara2 ep.
- 2006Commander in ChiefAgent Bennett1 ep.
- 2006The UnitWillis Meeks1 ep.
- 2006Without a TraceKevin1 ep.
- 2004ERGary McWayne1 ep.
- 2003PeacemakersCaleb McGinty1 ep.
- 2003The DivisionBob Jenkins1 ep.
- 200124Officer1 ep.
- 2001Touched by an AngelGary McGregor1 ep.
- 2000Sex and the CityGarth1 ep.
- 1999Jake and The KidLouis1 ep.
- 1999The Magnificent SevenWill Richmond1 ep.
- 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerDetective Stein3 ep.
- 1998Pacific BlueEitner1 ep.
- 1998Fantasy IslandRex Raskin1 ep.
- 1998Brooklyn SouthMarshal Bovier1 ep.
- 1997JAGWalt Rockwell1 ep.
- 1995Star Trek: Deep Space NineCaptain James Wainwright1 ep.
Also known as: James G. MacDonald · James McDonald · James Gordon MacDonald