Personal Info
Birth date
-
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA
Also known as
James G. MacDonald
James McDonald
James Gordon MacDonald
James MacDonald
Biography
James MacDonald is an actor and director.
Filmography
The Rookie
8.526
Overview:
Starting over isn't easy, especially for small-town guy John Nolan who, after a life-altering incident, is pursuing his dream of being an LAPD officer. As the force's oldest rookie, he’s met with skepticism from some higher-ups who see him as just a walking midlife crisis.NCIS
7.623
Overview:
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.Criminal Minds
8.311
Overview:
An elite team of FBI profilers analyze the country's most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next moves before they strike again. The Behavioral Analysis Unit's most experienced agent is David Rossi, a founding member of the BAU who returns to help the team solve new cases.CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.635
Overview:
A Las Vegas team of forensic investigators are trained to solve criminal cases by scouring the crime scene, collecting irrefutable evidence and finding the missing pieces that solve the mystery.JAG
7.332
Overview:
Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.The Mentalist
8.361
Overview:
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.Castle
7.985
Overview:
After a serial killer imitates the plots of his novels, successful mystery novelist Richard "Rick" Castle receives permission from the Mayor of New York City to tag along with an NYPD homicide investigation team for research purposes.Chicago Fire
8.411
Overview:
An edge-of-your-seat view into the lives of everyday heroes committed to one of America's noblest professions. For the firefighters, rescue squad and paramedics of Chicago Firehouse 51, no occupation is more stressful or dangerous, yet so rewarding and exhilarating. These courageous men and women are among the elite who forge headfirst into danger when everyone else is running the other way and whose actions make the difference between life and death.24
7.79
Overview:
Counterterrorism agent Jack Bauer fights the bad guys of the world, a day at a time. With each week's episode unfolding in real-time, "24" covers a single day in the life of Bauer each season.Without a Trace
7.259
Overview:
The series follows the ventures of a Missing Persons Unit of the FBI in New York City.NCIS: Los Angeles
7.534
Overview:
The exploits of the Los Angeles–based Office of Special Projects (OSP), an elite division of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service that specializes in undercover assignments.Buffy the Vampire Slayer
8.119
Overview:
Into every generation a slayer is born: one girl in all the world, a chosen one. She alone will wield the strength and skill to fight the vampires, demons, and the forces of darkness; to stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their number. She is the Slayer.Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
7.478
Overview:
Agent Phil Coulson of S.H.I.E.L.D. (Strategic Homeland Intervention, Enforcement and Logistics Division) puts together a team of agents to investigate the new, the strange and the unknown around the globe, protecting the ordinary from the extraordinary.Sex and the City
7.389
Overview:
Based on the bestselling book by Candace Bushnell, Sex and the City tells the story of four best friends, all single and in their late thirties, as they pursue their careers and talk about their sex lives, all while trying to survive the New York social scene.ER
7.829
Overview:
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.Scandal
7.147
Overview:
Everyone has secrets and Olivia Pope has dedicated her life to protecting and defending the public images of the elite by keeping those secrets under wraps. Pope and her team are at the top of their game when it comes to getting the job done for their clients, but it becomes apparent that these "gladiators in suits," who specialize in fixing the lives of other people, have trouble fixing those closest at hand -- their own.The Division
7
Overview:
The Division is an American crime drama television series created by Deborah Joy LeVine and starring Bonnie Bedelia. The series focused on a team of women police officers in the San Francisco Police Department. The series premiered on Lifetime on January 7, 2001 and ended on June 28, 2004 after 88 episodes.Ballard
7.176
Overview:
Detective Renée Ballard plunges into a web of murder and corruption as she hunts a ruthless serial killer and uncovers a sinister police conspiracy that threatens everything she stands for. With her own demons nipping at her heels, Ballard must outwit both criminals and colleagues to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families.Pacific Blue
5.356
Overview:
Pacific Blue is an American crime drama series about a team of police officers with the Santa Monica Police Department who patrolled its beaches on bicycles. The show ran for five seasons on the USA Network, from March 2, 1996 to April 9, 2000, with a total of one hundred and one episodes. Often compared as "Baywatch on bikes," the series enjoyed a popular run among the Network's viewers, and was popular in France, Israel, Sweden, Bulgaria, Norway, Spain, Russia, Austria, Germany, Italy, South America, Canada, Denmark, Poland, and other foreign markets.Weeds
7.485
Overview:
After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
7.89
Overview:
At Deep Space Nine, a space station located next to a wormhole in the vicinity of the liberated planet of Bajor, Commander Sisko and crew welcome alien visitors, root out evildoers and solve all types of unexpected problems that come their way.Lie to Me
7.898
Overview:
The world's leading deception researcher, Dr. Cal Lightman, studies facial expression, body language and tone of voice to determine when a person is lying and why, which helps law enforcement and government agencies uncover the truth. But his skills also make it easier for him to deceive others.Touched by an Angel
7.2
Overview:
Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.Major Crimes
7.348
Overview:
Major Crimes explores how the American justice system approaches the art of the deals as law enforcement officers and prosecutors work together to score a conviction. Los Angeles Police Captain Sharon Raydor heads up a special squad within the LAPD that deals with high-profile or particularly sensitive crimes.The Unit
7.313
Overview:
A covert team of special forces operatives risk their lives on undercover missions around the globe, while their wives maintain the homefront, protecting their husbands' secrets.All Rise
7.509
Overview:
A look at the personal and professional lives of the judges, lawyers, clerks, bailiffs and cops who work at an L.A. County courthouse.Longmire
7.673
Overview:
A Wyoming sheriff rebuilds his life and career following the death of his wife. Based on the “Walt Longmire” series of mystery novels written by best-selling author Craig Johnson.Brooklyn South
9.7
Overview:
An American ensemble police drama series following the life of police officers from the 74th Precinct in southern Brooklyn, New York City.In Plain Sight
7.1
Overview:
U.S. Marshal Mary Shannon must hunt down witnesses for federal cases in the witness protection program while also managing a rather dysfunctional family and her own personal life.Commander in Chief
7.7
Overview:
Mackenzie Allen has a lot on her plate -- she has twin teenagers, a 6-year-old at home and an ambitious husband at the office, and she is about to become the first female president of the United States. Before that happens, however; Mackenzie, who serves as vice president, has to decide whether or not to go against the dying wishes of the current president, who has asked her to step down and let someone "more appropriate" fill his shoes in the Oval Office. Not only does the president want her to resign, so does the entire party that elected her in the first place. But when the moment of truth arrives, Mackenzie isn't willing to be a mere footnote in history. Instead of allowing her detractors to keep her down, she decides to trust her instincts and accept the most powerful job in the world.Acting
2025Ballard (1 Episode) as Naylin
2022Single and Ready to Jingle as Greg Polansky
2022The Winchesters (1 Episode) as Jimmy Mixon
2019All Rise (1 Episode) as Ken Maples
2018The Rookie (1 Episode) as FBI Driving Instructor
2016Sweet/Vicious (2 Episodes) as Officer Ballard
2015Little Boy as Recruitment Sergeant
2014Crisis (1 Episode) as Skip
2013Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (1 Episode) as Agent Jacobson
2013Montana Amazon as Heirik
2013Texas Chainsaw 3D as Officer Marvin
2012Chicago Fire (1 Episode) as ADC Adam Perry
2012Major Crimes (1 Episode) as Lt. Reed
2012Longmire (1 Episode) as Randolph Hale
2012Scandal (1 Episode) as Interrogator
2011Fissure as Paul Grunning
2011Love Bites (2 Episodes) as James Feeney
2010The Kids Are All Right as Clay's Dad
2009NCIS: Los Angeles (1 Episode) as DEA Special Agent John Ness
2009Castle (1 Episode) as Benjamin Wade
2009Lie to Me (1 Episode) as Detective Riley
2008The Mentalist (1 Episode) as Sgt. Bigley
2008In Plain Sight (1 Episode) as Peter O'Dell
2006Home of the Brave as Ray
2006The Unit (1 Episode) as Willis Meeks
2005Commander in Chief (1 Episode) as Agent Bennett
2005Criminal Minds (1 Episode) as Det. Dennison
2005Weeds (1 Episode) as 2nd Cop
2003NCIS (1, 1 Episode) as Captain Faul, Admiral Norton Padgett
2003Peacemakers (1 Episode) as Caleb McGinty
2003Hollywood Homicide as Danny Broome
2003Phone Booth as Negotiator
2002Hostage as SWAT Team Commander
2002Without a Trace (1 Episode) as Kevin
200124 (1 Episode) as Officer
2001Joy Ride as Local in Nebraska Bar
2001The Division (1 Episode) as Bob Jenkins
2000Tigerland as Staff Sgt. Thomas
2000CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (1, 1 Episode) as Kenneth Ward, John Ruark
2000Space Cowboys as Capcom
2000Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder as Det. Mark Beckner
1998Fantasy Island (1 Episode) as Rex Raskin
1998Sex and the City (1 Episode) as Garth
1998Sour Grapes as Detective Frehill
1998Mercury Rising as SWAT Team Leader Francis
1998The Magnificent Seven (1 Episode) as Will Richmond
1997Brooklyn South (1 Episode) as Marshal Bovier
1997Volcano as Terry Jasper
1997Buffy the Vampire Slayer (3 Episodes) as Detective Stein
1997Turbulence as 1st Officer Ted Kary
1996Blackout as Mechanic
1996The Birdcage as Crewman (Uncredited)
1996Pacific Blue (1 Episode) as Eitner
1996Broken Arrow as Park Ranger Baker
1995Eye of the Stalker as Gerry
1995Jake and The Kid (1 Episode) as Louis
1995JAG (1 Episode) as Walt Rockwell
1994Touched by an Angel (1 Episode) as Gary McGregor
1994ER (1 Episode) as Officer Gary McWayne
1993Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1 Episode) as Captain James Wainwright
1992Malcolm X as Lieutenant
1991NYPD Mounted as Unknown
1990Two Evil Eyes as Unknown