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, 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.

Known for

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Single and Ready to Jingle

2022 ⭐ 6.1

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Little Boy

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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Montana Amazon

2013 ⭐ 6.8

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The Kids Are All Right

2010 ⭐ 6.6

Career timeline

2022

Single and Ready to Jingle

Greg Polansky · 2022

⭐ 6.1

2015

Little Boy Notable

Recruitment Sergeant · 2015

⭐ 7.2

2013

Montana Amazon

Heirik · 2013

⭐ 6.8

Texas Chainsaw 3D Notable

Officer Marvin · 2013

⭐ 5.5

2011

Fissure

Paul Grunning · 2011

⭐ 5.0

2010

The Kids Are All Right Notable

Clay's Dad · 2010

⭐ 6.6

2006

Home of the Brave

Ray · 2006

⭐ 5.4

2003

Hollywood Homicide

Danny Broome · 2003

⭐ 5.2

Phone Booth Notable

Negotiator · 2003

⭐ 6.9

2002

Hostage

SWAT Team Commander · 2002

⭐ 6.6

2001

Joy Ride Notable

Local in Nebraska Bar · 2001

⭐ 6.5

2000

Tigerland

Staff Sgt. Thomas · 2000

⭐ 6.6

Space Cowboys Notable

Capcom · 2000

⭐ 6.4

Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder

Det. Mark Beckner · 2000

⭐ 5.7

1998

Sour Grapes

Detective Frehill · 1998

⭐ 5.9

Mercury Rising Notable

SWAT Team Leader Francis · 1998

⭐ 6.3

1997

Volcano Notable

Terry Jasper · 1997

⭐ 5.9

Turbulence

1st Officer Ted Kary · 1997

⭐ 5.4

1996

The Fan

Sick Sean's Dad · 1996

⭐ 6.0

Blackout

Mechanic · 1996

⭐ 5.6

The Birdcage Notable

Crewman (Uncredited) · 1996

⭐ 7.1

1995

Eye of the Stalker Notable

Gerry · 1995

⭐ 7.8

1992

Malcolm X Notable

Lieutenant · 1992

⭐ 7.6

1991

NYPD Mounted

1991

⭐ 5.5

1990

Two Evil Eyes

1990

⭐ 6.1

Frequently appears with

Natasha Wilson

Emma Warner

Edward Ruttle

Connor

Eva Tavares

Callie

Crystal Tisiga

Anna

Lynn Whyte

Agatha Taylor

Jakob Salvati

Pepper Flynt Busbee / Lit

Emily Watson

Emma Busbee

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Hashimoto

Michael Rapaport

James Busbee

David Henrie

London Busbee

Full filmography

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Single and Ready to Jingle

2022 ⭐ 6.1

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Little Boy

2015 ⭐ 7.2

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Montana Amazon

2013 ⭐ 6.8

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Texas Chainsaw 3D

2013 ⭐ 5.5

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Fissure

2011 ⭐ 5.0

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The Kids Are All Right

2010 ⭐ 6.6

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Home of the Brave

2006 ⭐ 5.4

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Hollywood Homicide

2003 ⭐ 5.2

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Phone Booth

2003 ⭐ 6.9

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Hostage

2002 ⭐ 6.6

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Joy Ride

2001 ⭐ 6.5

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Tigerland

2000 ⭐ 6.6

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Space Cowboys

2000 ⭐ 6.4

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Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder

2000 ⭐ 5.7

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Sour Grapes

1998 ⭐ 5.9

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Mercury Rising

1998 ⭐ 6.3

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Volcano

1997 ⭐ 5.9

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Turbulence

1997 ⭐ 5.4

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The Fan

1996 ⭐ 6.0

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Blackout

1996 ⭐ 5.6