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.
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
67 titles
The Rookie
NCIS
NCIS
The Mentalist
Criminal Minds
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Chicago Fire
CSI: Miami
Castle
24
NCIS: Los Angeles
ER
JAG
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Without a Trace
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Scandal
Sex and the City
Weeds
Touched by an Angel
Longmire
Pacific Blue
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