
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

Phone Booth

Joy Ride

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Malcolm X

Volcano

The Fan

Broken Arrow

The Birdcage

Space Cowboys

Mercury Rising

Two Evil Eyes

Hollywood Homicide

Turbulence

The Kids Are All Right

Little Boy

Blackout

Hostage

Home of the Brave

Tigerland

Montana Amazon

Sour Grapes

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

Single and Ready to Jingle

Eye of the Stalker

NYPD Mounted

Fissure
TV Shows

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Miami

Castle

Chicago Fire

ER

NCIS: Los Angeles

24

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

JAG

Without a Trace

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine

Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Scandal

Sex and the City

Longmire

Weeds

Lie to Me

The Division

Touched by an Angel

The Unit

All Rise

Major Crimes

Pacific Blue

In Plain Sight

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