James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Acting

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 Tre…

Known for

The Rookie

The Rookie

2018

The Mentalist

The Mentalist

2008

NCIS

NCIS

2003

NCIS

NCIS

2003

Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds

2005

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation

2000

Chicago Fire

Chicago Fire

2012

Acting(67)

2025BallardNaylin

2022Single and Ready to JingleGreg Polansky

2022The WinchestersJimmy Mixon

2019All RiseKen Maples

2018The RookieFBI Driving Instructor

2016Sweet/ViciousOfficer Ballard

2015Little BoyRecruitment Sergeant

2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Agent Jacobson

2013Montana AmazonHeirik

2013Texas Chainsaw 3DOfficer Marvin

2012Chicago FireADC Adam Perry

2012VegasGeorge Blanchford

2012Major CrimesLt. Reed

2012LongmireRandolph Hale

2012ScandalInterrogator

2011FissurePaul Grunning

2011Love BitesJames Feeney

2010The Kids Are All RightClay's Dad

2009NCIS: Los AngelesDEA Special Agent John Ness

2009CastleBenjamin Wade

2009Lie to MeDetective Riley

2008The MentalistSgt. Bigley

2008In Plain SightPeter O'Dell

2006Home of the BraveRay

2006VanishedMan chasing Sara

2006The UnitWillis Meeks

2005Commander in ChiefAgent Bennett

2005Criminal MindsDet. Dennison

2005Weeds2nd Cop

2003NCISCaptain Faul

2003PeacemakersCaleb McGinty

2003Hollywood HomicideDanny Broome

2003Phone BoothNegotiator

2002HostageSWAT Team Commander

2002Without a TraceKevin

2002CSI: MiamiDan Becks

2001Joy RideLocal in Nebraska Bar

2001The DivisionBob Jenkins

2000TigerlandStaff Sgt. Thomas

2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationKenneth Ward

2000Space CowboysCapcom

2000Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of BoulderDet. Mark Beckner

1998Fantasy IslandRex Raskin

1998Sex and the CityGarth

1998Sour GrapesDetective Frehill

1998Mercury RisingSWAT Team Leader Francis

1998The Magnificent SevenWill Richmond

1997Brooklyn SouthMarshal Bovier

1997VolcanoTerry Jasper

1997Buffy the Vampire SlayerDetective Stein

1997Turbulence1st Officer Ted Kary

1996The FanSick Sean's Dad

1996BlackoutMechanic

1996The BirdcageCrewman (Uncredited)

1996Pacific BlueEitner

1996Broken ArrowPark Ranger Baker

1995Eye of the StalkerGerry

1995Jake and The KidLouis

1995JAGWalt Rockwell

1994Touched by an AngelGary McGregor

1994ERGary McWayne

1993Star Trek: Deep Space NineCaptain James Wainwright

1992Malcolm XLieutenant

1991NYPD Mounted

1990Two Evil Eyes

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