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James MacDonald
James Macdonald is a British theatre and film director renowned for his innovative storytelling and daring reinterpretations of classic works. Born on 1958-01-26 in London, England, he began his career in the late 1970s, initially working as an assistant director before quickly rising to prominence within the UK's vibrant theatrical scene. Over the decades, Macdonald has helmed productions for leading institutions such as the Royal Court, the Royal National Theatre, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, where his bold staging choices have earned both critical acclaim and occasional controversy. His directorial style is marked by a keen eye for psychological depth, often emphasizing raw, intimate performances that draw audiences into the inner lives of characters. In addition to his theatrical achievements, Macdonald transitioned successfully into film, directing the celebrated political satire In the Loop (2009), which garnered an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay and solidified his reputation as a versatile storyteller. Throughout his extensive career, he has collaborated with prominent playwrights—including Martin Crimp, Lucy Prebble, and Caryl Churchill—bringing their contemporary voices to life on stage and screen. Macdonald’s contributions extend beyond directing; he has served as a mentor to emerging artists and championed diversity within the performing arts, advocating for inclusive casting and representation. His work continues to influence a new generation of directors, and he remains an active and vital figure in both British theatre and international cinema, consistently pushing the boundaries of narrative form and audience expectation.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: James Macdonald
Born: London, England
Citizenship: British
Birthday: January 26, 1958
Occupations: theatre director, film director
Years Active: 1978-present
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Movies Featuring James MacDonald
Cinderella
Fantasia
Dumbo
Montana Amazon
Sol 87
Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder
The Pixar Story
Disney’s Coyote Tales
A Sense of Freedom
The Making of Mickey’s Christmas Carol
Riff-Raff
United Kingdom
Rootin’ Tootin’ Roundup
Listen Out For Love
Love & Where to Find It
Plutopia
Chips Ahoy
Chip an’ Dale
Pluto’s Christmas Tree
Three for Breakfast
Food for Feudin’
Lion Down
The Mickey Mouse Anniversary Show
Hold That Pose
Walt Disney’s Halloween Hilarities
R’Coon Dawg
Beezy Bear
Rugged Bear
Toy Tinkers
This Is Your Life Donald Duck
Pluto’s Kid Brother
Two Chips and a Miss
African Diary
Donald Applecore
Dragon Around
Working for Peanuts
Chicken in the Rough
Test Pilot Donald
Winter Storage
Clock Cleaners
Pluto’s Party
Blackout
Crazy Over Daisy
Turbulence
The Lone Chipmunks
Lambert the Sheepish Lion
Donald Duck and the Gorilla
Corn Chips
Out on a Limb
Up a Tree
A Trip Through the Walt Disney Studios
Bone Trouble
Sour Grapes
Eye of the Stalker
Mickey and the Seal
Donald’s Cousin Gus
The Big Wash
Grin and Bear It
Pluto’s Purchase
The Simple Things
Rose Hill
In the Bag
Mickey Down Under
Out of Scale
Noah’s Ark
A Number
Trailer Horn
Disney’s Greatest Villains
Social Lion
Hooked Bear
Love Served Here
Single and Ready to Jingle
Bearly Asleep
Squatter’s Rights
Career Timeline
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2022
Listen Out For Love
Doug
Love & Where to Find It
Eugene
Love Served Here
Paul
Single and Ready to Jingle
Greg Polansky
1991
Disney’s Coyote Tales
Humphrey / Lambert / Wolf / Bear / Orville / Tick-Tock (voice)
Riff-Raff
Funeral Director
1956
Chips Ahoy
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
In the Bag
Humphrey the Bear (voice)
Hooked Bear
Humphrey the Bear
1955
Beezy Bear
Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Up a Tree
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Bearly Asleep
Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)
1954
Dragon Around
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
The Lone Chipmunks
Chip (voice)
Grin and Bear It
Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Social Lion
The Lion (roaring) (voice)
1953
Walt Disney’s Halloween Hilarities
Beelzebub (voice)
Rugged Bear
Humphrey the Bear (voice) (uncredited)
Working for Peanuts
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
The Simple Things
Mickey Mouse (voice)
1952
Pluto’s Christmas Tree
Mickey Mouse / Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Two Chips and a Miss
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Donald Applecore
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Pluto’s Party
Mickey Mouse (voice) (uncredited)
Lambert the Sheepish Lion
Wolf / Lambert (roaring) (voice)
1951
Plutopia
Mickey Mouse
Lion Down
Louie (voice)
R’Coon Dawg
Mickey Mouse
Chicken in the Rough
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Test Pilot Donald
Chip (voice)
Corn Chips
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
Out of Scale
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
1950
Cinderella
Food for Feudin’
Chip
Hold That Pose
Bear (uncredited)
Crazy Over Daisy
Chip (voice)
Out on a Limb
Chip (voice)
Trailer Horn
Chip (voice) (uncredited)
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