
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.
Notable Appearances
Movies

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Broken Arrow

Volcano

Joy Ride

Phone Booth

The Birdcage

Space Cowboys

Malcolm X

Mercury Rising

The Fan

The Kids Are All Right

Hollywood Homicide

Turbulence

Tigerland

Home of the Brave

Two Evil Eyes

Little Boy

Montana Amazon

Vanishing Point

Blackout

Fissure

Single and Ready to Jingle

Sour Grapes

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder

Hostage

Eye of the Stalker

NYPD Mounted

Class of '61
TV Shows

The Rookie

Chicago Fire

CSI: Miami

24

NCIS: Los Angeles

Castle

JAG

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

ER

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Scandal

Without a Trace

Sex and the City

Weeds

Touched by an Angel

Major Crimes

The Unit

The Division

Lie to Me

Pacific Blue

Longmire

In Plain Sight

All Rise

Commander in Chief

Brooklyn South

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