James MacDonald

James MacDonald

Actor

Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

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.

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Representative Works

Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow
6.1
/ English
Phone Booth
Phone Booth
6.9
/ English
Mercury Rising
Mercury Rising
6.3
/ English
The Birdcage
The Birdcage
7.1
/ English
Volcano
Volcano
6.0
/ English
Texas Chainsaw 3D
Texas Chainsaw 3D
5.5
/ English
Joy Ride
Joy Ride
6.5
/ English
Malcolm X
Malcolm X
7.6
/ English
Space Cowboys
Space Cowboys
6.4
/ English
The Fan
The Fan
6.0
/ English
Hollywood Homicide
Hollywood Homicide
5.2
/ English
Turbulence
Turbulence
5.4
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Broken Arrow
1996Nominee

Best Performance

Broken Arrow

Phone Booth
2003Nominee

Best Performance

Phone Booth

Mercury Rising
1998Nominee

Best Performance

Mercury Rising

Career Highlights

The Birdcage
1996Highlight

Best Performance

The Birdcage

Volcano
1997Highlight

Best Performance

Volcano