James MacDonald
Known For
Acting
Born
in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Biography
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.
Most Known For
The Rookie
as FBI Driving Instructor
NCIS
as Captain Faul
NCIS
as Admiral Norton Padgett
Criminal Minds
as Det. Dennison
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Kenneth Ward
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as John Ruark
The Mentalist
as Sgt. Bigley
Chicago Fire
as ADC Adam Perry
24
as Officer
Castle
as Benjamin Wade
NCIS: Los Angeles
as DEA Special Agent John Ness
CSI: Miami
as Dan Becks
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
as Agent Jacobson
JAG
as Walt Rockwell
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
as Detective Stein
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
as Captain James Wainwright
ER
as Officer Gary McWayne
Sex and the City
as Garth
Scandal
as Interrogator
Weeds
as 2nd Cop