James MacDonald
Actor
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
James MacDonald is a screen veteran whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'Phone Booth' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'Malcolm X' as well. The filmography leans toward thriller. 63 credits across 36 years is a rate most careers never reach.
James MacDonald
Actor
James MacDonald is a screen veteran whose name has been turning up in credits for decades. 'Phone Booth' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. There is 'Malcolm X' as well. The filmography leans toward thriller. 63 credits across 36 years is a rate most careers never reach.
22 Movies
Plays Park Ranger Baker
Broken Arrow
1996
Plays SWAT Team Leader Francis
Mercury Rising
1998
Plays Capcom
Space Cowboys
2000
Plays Terry Jasper
Volcano
1997
Plays Officer Marvin
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
Plays Negotiator
Phone Booth
2003
Plays Local in Nebraska Bar
Joy Ride
2001
Plays Lieutenant
Malcolm X
1992
Plays 1st Officer Ted Kary
Turbulence
1997
Plays Clay's Dad
The Kids Are All Right
2010
Plays Sick Sean's Dad
The Fan
1996
Plays Danny Broome
Hollywood Homicide
2003
Plays Staff Sgt. Thomas
Tigerland
2000
Plays Heirik
Montana Amazon
2013
Plays Recruitment Sergeant
Little Boy
2015
Plays Ray
Home of the Brave
2006
Plays Mechanic
Blackout
1996
Plays Detective Frehill
Sour Grapes
1998
Plays SWAT Team Commander
Hostage
2002
Plays Det. Mark Beckner
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
2000
41 TV Shows
Plays James Feeney
Love Bites
2011
Plays Detective Stein
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
1997
Plays Officer Ballard
Sweet/Vicious
2016
Plays Man chasing Sara
Vanished
2006
Plays Kenneth Ward
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
Plays Captain Faul
NCIS
2003
Plays Caleb McGinty
Peacemakers
2003
Plays Naylin
Ballard
2025
Plays Rex Raskin
Fantasy Island
1998
Plays Jimmy Mixon
The Winchesters
2022
Plays George Blanchford
Vegas
2012
Plays Skip
Crisis
2014
Plays Benjamin Wade
Castle
2009
Plays Lt. Reed
Major Crimes
2012
Plays Agent Jacobson
Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
2013
Plays 2nd Cop
Weeds
2005
Plays FBI Driving Instructor
The Rookie
2018
Plays ADC Adam Perry
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays Sgt. Bigley
The Mentalist
2008
Plays Willis Meeks
The Unit
2006
Plays Detective Riley
Lie to Me
2009
Plays Det. Dennison
Criminal Minds
2005
Plays Garth
Sex and the City
1998
Plays Interrogator
Scandal
2012
Plays Captain James Wainwright
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
1993
Plays Gary McWayne
ER
1994
Plays Agent Bennett
Commander in Chief
2005
Plays Ken Maples
All Rise
2019
Plays Walt Rockwell
JAG
1995
Plays Kevin
Without a Trace
2002
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Full Filmography
Ballard
Naylin
2025Season 1
The Winchesters
Jimmy Mixon
2022Season 1
All Rise
Ken Maples
2022Season 3
The Rookie
FBI Driving Instructor
2021Season 4
Chicago Fire
ADC Adam Perry
2021Season 10
NCIS
Captain Faul
2018Season 16
Sweet/Vicious
Officer Ballard
2016–
Little Boy
Recruitment Sergeant
2015
Crisis
Skip
2014Season 1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most famous roles of James MacDonald?
James MacDonald is best known for roles in Phone Booth, Malcolm X, Texas Chainsaw 3D.
How many movies has James MacDonald been in?
Over a 36-year career (since 1990), James MacDonald has appeared in 22 movies and 41 TV shows.
What was James MacDonald's first movie?
The career of James MacDonald began with Two Evil Eyes (1990).
What is James MacDonald's most recent movie or series?
James MacDonald's most recent release is Ballard, which premiered on July 9, 2025.
What TV shows has James MacDonald appeared in?
On television, James MacDonald has appeared in The Mentalist, Criminal Minds, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Rookie.
James MacDonald
· 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.