Person

James MacDonald

Acting · Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

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.

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  The Mentalist

  Sgt. Bigley

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  The Rookie

  FBI Driving Instructor

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  NCIS

  Captain Faul

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  Criminal Minds

  Det. Dennison

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  CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

  Kenneth Ward

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  24

  Officer

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  CSI: Miami

  Dan Becks

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  Chicago Fire

  ADC Adam Perry

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  Castle

  Benjamin Wade

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  NCIS: Los Angeles

  DEA Special Agent John Ness

• 2025BallardNaylin
• 2022Single and Ready to JingleGreg Polansky
• 2022The WinchestersJimmy Mixon
• 2019All RiseKen Maples
• 2018The RookieFBI Driving Instructor
• 2016Sweet/ViciousOfficer Ballard
• 2015Little BoyRecruitment Sergeant
• 2014CrisisSkip
• 2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent Jacobson
• 2013Montana AmazonHeirik
• 2013Texas Chainsaw 3DOfficer Marvin
• 2012Chicago FireADC Adam Perry
• 2012VegasGeorge Blanchford
• 2012Major CrimesLt. Reed
• 2012LongmireRandolph Hale
• 2012ScandalInterrogator
• 2011FissurePaul Grunning
• 2011Love BitesJames Feeney
• 2010The Kids Are All RightClay's Dad
• 2009NCIS: Los AngelesDEA Special Agent John Ness
• 2009CastleBenjamin Wade
• 2009Lie to MeDetective Riley
• 2008The MentalistSgt. Bigley
• 2008In Plain SightPeter O'Dell
• 2006Home of the BraveRay
• 2006VanishedMan chasing Sara
• 2006The UnitWillis Meeks
• 2005Commander in ChiefAgent Bennett
• 2005Criminal MindsDet. Dennison
• 2005Weeds2nd Cop
• 2003NCISCaptain Faul
• 2003PeacemakersCaleb McGinty
• 2003Hollywood HomicideDanny Broome
• 2003Phone BoothNegotiator
• 2002HostageSWAT Team Commander
• 2002Without a TraceKevin
• 2002CSI: MiamiDan Becks
• 200124Officer
• 2001Joy RideLocal in Nebraska Bar
• 2001The DivisionBob Jenkins
• 2000TigerlandStaff Sgt. Thomas
• 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationKenneth Ward
• 2000Space CowboysCapcom
• 2000Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of BoulderDet. Mark Beckner
• 1998Fantasy IslandRex Raskin
• 1998Sex and the CityGarth
• 1998Sour GrapesDetective Frehill
• 1998Mercury RisingSWAT Team Leader Francis
• 1998The Magnificent SevenWill Richmond
• 1997Brooklyn SouthMarshal Bovier
• 1997VolcanoTerry Jasper
• 1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerDetective Stein
• 1997Turbulence1st Officer Ted Kary
• 1996The FanSick Sean's Dad
• 1996BlackoutMechanic
• 1996The BirdcageCrewman (Uncredited)
• 1996Pacific BlueEitner
• 1996Broken ArrowPark Ranger Baker
• 1995Eye of the StalkerGerry
• 1995Jake and The KidLouis
• 1995JAGWalt Rockwell
• 1994Touched by an AngelGary McGregor
• 1994ERGary McWayne
• 1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineCaptain James Wainwright
• 1992Malcolm XLieutenant
• 1991NYPD Mounted
• 1990Two Evil Eyes