James MacDonald Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography

James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Acting

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, 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 Movies

Acting

Phone Booth movie poster
MOVIE

Phone Booth

6.9(4.2K)
Phone Booth
Negotiator
Volcano movie poster
MOVIE

Volcano

5.9(1.7K)
Volcano
Terry Jasper
Tigerland movie poster
MOVIE

Tigerland

6.6(0.6K)
Tigerland
Staff Sgt. Thomas
Joy Ride movie poster
MOVIE

Joy Ride

6.5(1.3K)
Joy Ride
Local in Nebraska Bar
Space Cowboys movie poster
MOVIE

Space Cowboys

6.4(1.5K)
Space Cowboys
Capcom
Hollywood Homicide movie poster
MOVIE

Hollywood Homicide

5.2(0.7K)
Hollywood Homicide
Danny Broome
Mercury Rising movie poster
MOVIE

Mercury Rising

6.3(1.7K)
Mercury Rising
SWAT Team Leader Francis
Turbulence movie poster
MOVIE

Turbulence

5.4(0.3K)
Turbulence
1st Officer Ted Kary
Home of the Brave movie poster
MOVIE

Home of the Brave

5.4(0.2K)
Home of the Brave
Ray
Hostage movie poster
MOVIE

Hostage

6.6(0.1K)
Hostage
SWAT Team Commander

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James MacDonald portrait