
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

Broken Arrow

Phone Booth

Mercury Rising

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Joy Ride

The Birdcage

Malcolm X

Volcano

Space Cowboys

The Kids Are All Right

Home of the Brave

Little Boy

Hollywood Homicide

The Fan

Tigerland

Turbulence

Two Evil Eyes

Blackout

Montana Amazon

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

Single and Ready to Jingle

Sour Grapes

Eye of the Stalker

NYPD Mounted

Hostage

Fissure
TV Shows

The Rookie

Castle

JAG

CSI: Miami

Chicago Fire

Touched by an Angel

24

Without a Trace

NCIS: Los Angeles

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Scandal

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

ER

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

Sex and the City

Longmire

Weeds

Major Crimes

Lie to Me

The Unit

The Division

All Rise

Pacific Blue

In Plain Sight

Commander in Chief















