James MacDonald

Birthday unknown (Age unknown) in 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.

Known For

The Rookie

FBI Driving Instructor

NCIS

Captain Faul

Criminal Minds

Det. Dennison

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

Kenneth Ward

The Mentalist

Sgt. Bigley

Chicago Fire

ADC Adam Perry

Castle

Benjamin Wade

Officer

NCIS: Los Angeles

DEA Special Agent John Ness

Without a Trace

Kevin

Credits

Ballard 2025

Naylin

★ 7.2
Single and Ready to Jingle 2022

Greg Polansky

★ 6.1
The Winchesters 2022

Jimmy Mixon

★ 7.7
All Rise 2019

Ken Maples

★ 7.5
The Rookie 2018

FBI Driving Instructor

★ 8.5
Sweet/Vicious 2016

Officer Ballard

★ 7.2
Little Boy 2015

Recruitment Sergeant

★ 7.2
Crisis 2014

Skip

★ 6.4
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. 2013

Agent Jacobson

★ 7.5
Montana Amazon 2013

Heirik

★ 6.8
Texas Chainsaw 3D 2013

Officer Marvin

★ 5.5
Chicago Fire 2012

ADC Adam Perry

★ 8.4
Major Crimes 2012

Lt. Reed

★ 7.3
Longmire 2012

Randolph Hale

★ 7.7
Scandal 2012

Interrogator

★ 7.2
Fissure 2011

Paul Grunning

★ 5
Love Bites 2011

James Feeney

★ 6.4
The Kids Are All Right 2010

Clay's Dad

★ 6.6
NCIS: Los Angeles 2009

DEA Special Agent John Ness

★ 7.5
Castle 2009

Benjamin Wade

★ 8
Lie to Me 2009

Detective Riley

★ 7.9
The Mentalist 2008

Sgt. Bigley

★ 8.4
In Plain Sight 2008

Peter O'Dell

★ 7.1
Home of the Brave 2006

Ray

★ 5.4
The Unit 2006

Willis Meeks

★ 7.3
Commander in Chief 2005

Agent Bennett

★ 7.7
Criminal Minds 2005

Det. Dennison

★ 8.3
Weeds 2005

2nd Cop

★ 7.5
NCIS 2003

Captain Faul

★ 7.6
Peacemakers 2003

Caleb McGinty

★ 7.3
Hollywood Homicide 2003

Danny Broome

★ 5.2
Phone Booth 2003

Negotiator

★ 6.9
Hostage 2002

SWAT Team Commander

★ 6.5
Without a Trace 2002

Kevin

★ 7.3
24 2001

Officer

★ 7.8
Joy Ride 2001

Local in Nebraska Bar

★ 6.5
The Division 2001

Bob Jenkins

★ 7
Tigerland 2000

Staff Sgt. Thomas

★ 6.6
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation 2000

Kenneth Ward

★ 7.6
Space Cowboys 2000

Capcom

★ 6.4
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder 2000

Det. Mark Beckner

★ 5.6
Fantasy Island 1998

Rex Raskin

★ 7.5
Sex and the City 1998

Garth

★ 7.4
Sour Grapes 1998

Detective Frehill

★ 5.7
Mercury Rising 1998

SWAT Team Leader Francis

★ 6.3
The Magnificent Seven 1998

Will Richmond

★ 6
Brooklyn South 1997

Marshal Bovier

★ 9.7
Volcano 1997

Terry Jasper

★ 5.9
Buffy the Vampire Slayer 1997

Detective Stein

★ 8.1
Turbulence 1997

1st Officer Ted Kary

★ 5.3
Blackout 1996

Mechanic

★ 5.6
The Birdcage 1996

Crewman (Uncredited)

★ 7
Pacific Blue 1996

Eitner

★ 5.4
Broken Arrow 1996

Park Ranger Baker

★ 6.1
Eye of the Stalker 1995

Gerry

★ 7.4
Jake and The Kid 1995

Louis

★ NR
JAG 1995

Walt Rockwell

★ 7.3
Touched by an Angel 1994

Gary McGregor

★ 7.2
ER 1994

Officer Gary McWayne

★ 7.8
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine 1993

Captain James Wainwright

★ 7.9
Malcolm X 1992

Lieutenant

★ 7.5
NYPD Mounted 1991

★ 1
Two Evil Eyes 1990

★ 6.1