
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.
Movies and TV shows

The Mentalist
2008

The Rookie
2018

NCIS
2003

Criminal Minds
2005

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000

Chicago Fire
2012

Castle
2009

CSI: Miami
2002

24
2001

NCIS: Los Angeles
2009

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

JAG
1995

ER
1994

Without a Trace
2002

Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997

Scandal
2012

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993

Sex and the City
1998

Weeds
2005

Lie to Me
2009

Longmire
2012

Touched by an Angel
1994

The Division
2001

The Unit
2006

Major Crimes
2012

In Plain Sight
2008

All Rise
2019

Pacific Blue
1996

Ballard
2025

Brooklyn South
1997