James MacDonald

Characters played by James MacDonald

Officer Marvin — Texas Chainsaw 3D (2013)

Police officer who secures the crime scene.

Local in Nebraska Bar — Joy Ride (2001)

Bar patron in Nebraska setting providing background atmosphere.

1st Officer Ted Kary — Turbulence (1997)

Co-pilot assisting the captain during the Christmas Eve flight crisis.

SWAT Team Commander — Hostage (2002)

A commander involved with the SWAT operation as the team moves into position during the confrontation with the kidnapper.

Career Overview

James MacDonald has 56 screen credits in a career dating back to 1990. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Texas Chainsaw Massacre with 1 titles. Signature works include Fissure, Montana Amazon, Tigerland. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For: Acting
Gender: male
Known Credits: 56
Birth Place: Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

Frequent Collaborators

Scarlett McAlister (1 collaborations)
Haley Joel Osment (1 collaborations)
Olympia Dukakis (1 collaborations)
Alison Brie (1 collaborations)
Miguel Nájera (1 collaborations)
Veronica Cartwright (1 collaborations)
Ariel Winter (1 collaborations)
Haley Pullos (1 collaborations)
Colin Farrell (1 collaborations)
Matthew Davis (1 collaborations)

Credits

actors (56 credits)
- Ballard
  
  - Haystacks (2025) ... Naylin actor actors
  
  2025
- Single and Ready to Jingle
  Greg Polansky
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2022
- The Winchesters
  
  - Masters of War (2022) ... Jimmy Mixon actor actors
  
  2022
- The Rookie
  
  - Simone (2022) ... FBI Driving Instructor actor actors
  
  2018
- Little Boy
  Recruitment Sergeant
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2015
- Montana Amazon
  Heirik
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Texas Chainsaw 3D
  Officer Marvin
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2013
- Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
  
  - Turn, Turn, Turn (2014) ... Agent Jacobson actor actors
  
  2013
- Chicago Fire
  
  - Two Hundred (2021) ... ADC Adam Perry actor actors
  
  2012
- Longmire
  
  - Four Arrows (2015) ... Randolph Hale actor actors
  
  2012
- Major Crimes
  
  - Year-End Blowout (2013) ... Lt. Reed actor actors
  
  2012
- Scandal
  
  - One for the Dog (2013) ... Interrogator actor actors
  
  2012
- Fissure
  Paul Grunning
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2011
- The Kids Are All Right
  Clay's Dad
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2010
- Castle
  
  - Get a Clue (2013) ... Benjamin Wade actor actors
  
  2009
- NCIS: Los Angeles
  
  - Resurrection (2013) ... DEA Special Agent John Ness actor actors
  
  2009
- Lie to Me
  
  - Better Half (2009) ... Detective Riley actor actors
  
  2009
- The Mentalist
  
  - There Will Be Blood (2013) ... Sgt. Bigley actor actors
  
  2008
- In Plain Sight
  
  - Don of the Dead (2008) ... Peter O'Dell actor actors
  
  2008
- The Unit
  
  - Morale, Welfare and Recreation (2006) ... Willis Meeks actor actors
  
  2006
- Weeds
  
  - Go (2007) ... 2nd Cop actor actors
  
  2005
- Criminal Minds
  
  - Profiler, Profiled (2006) ... Det. Dennison actor actors
  
  2005
- Hollywood Homicide
  Danny Broome
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Phone Booth
  Negotiator
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2003
- Hostage
  SWAT Team Commander
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2002
- CSI: Miami
  
  - Cheating Death (2008) ... Dan Becks actor actors
  
  2002
- Without a Trace
  
  - Odds or Evens (2006) ... Kevin actor actors
  
  2002
- Joy Ride
  Local in Nebraska Bar
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2001
- The Division
  
  - Cold Comfort (2003) ... Bob Jenkins actor actors
  
  2001
- 24
  
  - 3:00 A.M.-4:00 A.M. (2001) ... Officer actor actors
  
  2001
- Tigerland
  Staff Sgt. Thomas
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Space Cowboys
  Capcom
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
  Det. Mark Beckner
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  2000
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
  
  - Neverland (2010) ... Kenneth Ward actor actors
  
  - Blood Lust (2002) ... John Ruark actor actors
  
  2000
- Sour Grapes
  Detective Frehill
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Mercury Rising
  SWAT Team Leader Francis
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1998
- Sex and the City
  
  - Escape from New York (2000) ... Garth actor actors
  
  1998
- The Magnificent Seven
  
  - Wagon Train (2) (1999) ... Will Richmond actor actors
  
  1998
- Volcano
  Terry Jasper
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Turbulence
  1st Officer Ted Kary
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Vanishing Point
  Asst. FBI Agent
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1997
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer
  
  - Consequences (1999) ... Detective Stein actor actors
  
  - Becoming (2) (1998) ... Detective Stein actor actors
  
  - Ted (1997) ... Detective Stein actor actors
  
  1997
- The Fan
  Sick Sean's Dad
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Blackout
  Mechanic
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- The Birdcage
  Crewman (Uncredited)
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Broken Arrow
  Park Ranger Baker
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1996
- Pacific Blue
  
  - Heat in the Hole (1998) ... Eitner actor actors
  
  1996
- Eye of the Stalker
  Gerry
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1995
- JAG
  
  - Against All Enemies (1997) ... Walt Rockwell actor actors
  
  1995
- ER
  
  - A Shot in the Dark (2004) ... Gary McWayne actor actors
  
  1994
- Touched by an Angel
  
  - The Birthday Present (2001) ... Gary McGregor actor actors
  
  1994
- Class of '61
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1993
- Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
  
  - Little Green Men (1995) ... Captain James Wainwright actor actors
  
  1993
- Malcolm X
  Lieutenant
  
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1992
- NYPD Mounted
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1991
- Two Evil Eyes
  actor
  
  actors
  
  1990

Content sources

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