Appears in 65 titles

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.

Filmography

Phone Booth
6.9
Phone Booth
2003
as Negotiator
Malcolm X
7.6
Malcolm X
1992
as Lieutenant
Texas Chainsaw 3D
5.5
Texas Chainsaw 3D
2013
as Officer Marvin
Volcano
5.9
Volcano
1997
as Terry Jasper
Broken Arrow
6.1
Broken Arrow
1996
as Park Ranger Baker
Mercury Rising
6.3
Mercury Rising
1998
as SWAT Team Leader Francis
The Kids Are All Right
6.6
The Kids Are All Right
2010
as Clay's Dad
Space Cowboys
6.4
Space Cowboys
2000
as Capcom
The Birdcage
7.1
The Birdcage
1996
as Crewman (Uncredited)
Joy Ride
6.5
Joy Ride
2001
as Local in Nebraska Bar
The Fan
6.0
The Fan
1996
as Sick Sean's Dad
Hollywood Homicide
5.2
Hollywood Homicide
2003
as Danny Broome
Tigerland
6.6
Tigerland
2000
as Staff Sgt. Thomas
Little Boy
7.2
Little Boy
2015
as Recruitment Sergeant
Two Evil Eyes
6.1
Two Evil Eyes
1990
Turbulence
5.4
Turbulence
1997
as 1st Officer Ted Kary
Home of the Brave
5.4
Home of the Brave
2006
as Ray
Hostage
6.6
Hostage
2002
as SWAT Team Commander
Sour Grapes
5.9
Sour Grapes
1998
as Detective Frehill
Single and Ready to Jingle
6.1
Single and Ready to Jingle
2022
as Greg Polansky