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- Known ForActing
- GenderMale
- Birthday-
- Place of BirthOconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
- Also Known As James G. MacDonaldJames McDonaldJames Gordon MacDonald
James MacDonald
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,...Read More
Known For
Acting Career
- 2025
Ballard
As: Naylin
- 2022
Single and Ready to Jingle
As: Greg Polansky
- 2022
The Winchesters
As: Jimmy Mixon
- 2019
All Rise
As: Ken Maples
- 2018
The Rookie
As: FBI Driving Instructor
- 2016
Sweet/Vicious
As: Officer Ballard
- 2015
Little Boy
As: Recruitment Sergeant
- 2014
Crisis
As: Skip
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
As: Agent Jacobson
2013Montana Amazon
As: Heirik
- 2013
Texas Chainsaw 3D
As: Officer Marvin
2012Chicago Fire
As: ADC Adam Perry
2012Major Crimes
As: Lt. Reed
2012Longmire
As: Randolph Hale
2012Scandal
As: Interrogator
2011Fissure
As: Paul Grunning
2011Love Bites
As: James Feeney
2010The Kids Are All Right
As: Clay's Dad
2009NCIS: Los Angeles
As: DEA Special Agent John Ness
2009Castle
As: Benjamin Wade
2009Lie to Me
As: Detective Riley
2008The Mentalist
As: Sgt. Bigley
2008In Plain Sight
As: Peter O'Dell
2006Home of the Brave
As: Ray
2006The Unit
As: Willis Meeks
2005Commander in Chief
As: Agent Bennett
2005Criminal Minds
As: Det. Dennison
2005Weeds
As: 2nd Cop
2003NCIS
As: Captain Faul
2003NCIS
As: Admiral Norton Padgett
2003Peacemakers
As: Caleb McGinty
2003Hollywood Homicide
As: Danny Broome
- 2003
Phone Booth
As: Negotiator
2002Hostage
As: SWAT Team Commander
2002Without a Trace
As: Kevin
200124
As: Officer
2001Joy Ride
As: Local in Nebraska Bar
2001The Division
As: Bob Jenkins
2000Tigerland
As: Staff Sgt. Thomas
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
As: Kenneth Ward
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
As: John Ruark
2000Space Cowboys
As: Capcom
2000Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
As: Det. Mark Beckner
1998Fantasy Island
As: Rex Raskin
1998Sex and the City
As: Garth
1998Sour Grapes
As: Detective Frehill
1998Mercury Rising
As: SWAT Team Leader Francis
1998The Magnificent Seven
As: Will Richmond
1997Brooklyn South
As: Marshal Bovier
- 1997
Volcano
As: Terry Jasper
1997Buffy the Vampire Slayer
As: Detective Stein
1997Turbulence
As: 1st Officer Ted Kary
1996Blackout
As: Mechanic
1996The Birdcage
As: Crewman (Uncredited)
1996Pacific Blue
As: Eitner
- 1996
Broken Arrow
As: Park Ranger Baker
1995Eye of the Stalker
As: Gerry
1995Jake and The Kid
As: Louis
1995JAG
As: Walt Rockwell
1994Touched by an Angel
As: Gary McGregor
1994ER
As: Officer Gary McWayne
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
As: Captain James Wainwright
- 1992
Malcolm X
As: Lieutenant