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Don S. Davis
Actor

Don S. Davis

4 Aug 1942Born
29 Jun 2008Died
65Age at death
126Credits

Biography

Donald Sinclair Davis (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008) was an American actor, artist, and former military officer. He began his career as a theater professor before transitioning to acting. He became known for his role as General George Hammond in Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007) and Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks (1990–1991). Davis appeared in numerous films, including A League of Their Own (1992), The Fan (1996), The 6th Day (2000), and Far Cry (2008). He often portrayed authority figures and military characters, reinforced by his real-life experience as a U.S. Army captain. In addition to acting, he was a talented painter and sculptor.

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He studied theater and art at Southwest Missouri State College and later earned a Ph.D. in Theater Arts from Southern Illinois University. Davis was married to Ruby Fleming-Davis and remained an influential presence in film and television until his passing.

Known for

Filmography

The 80 most recent of 126 credits.

  1. 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing PiecesFilm: Maj. Garland Briggs
  2. 2010WoodshopFilm: Principal Jamison
  3. 2009Stargate SG-1: Children of the GodsFilm: Major General George Hammond
  4. 2009WyvernFilm: Colonel Travis Sherman
  5. 2009The UninvitedFilm: Mr. Henson
  6. 2008To Love and DieSeries: Hal (1 episode)
  7. 2008Far CryFilm: General Roderick
  8. 2008VipersFilm: Dr. Silverton
  9. 2008Stargate: ContinuumFilm: Lieutenant General George Hammond
  10. 2008Burn UpSeries: The Man (1 episode)
  11. 2008The UnquietFilm: Bud Rollins
  12. 2008The GuardSeries: Chuck (1 episode)
  13. 2008Beyond Loch NessFilm: Neil Chapman
  14. 2007Flash GordonSeries: Mr. Mitchell (2 episodes)
  15. 2007BeneathFilm: Joseph
  16. 2007The Still LifeFilm: Mr. Fernot
  17. 2006PsychSeries: Camden McCallum Sr. (1 episode)
  18. 2005Child of MineFilm: Police Chief
  19. 2005SupernaturalSeries: Trotter (1 episode)
  20. 2004G.I. Joe: Valor vs. VenomFilm: Wild Bill (voice)
  21. 2004Stargate AtlantisSeries: Major General George Hammond (1 episode)
  22. 2004American MeltdownFilm: NRC Carl Mansfield
  23. 2004Savage IslandFilm: Keith Young
  24. 2004MiracleFilm: Bob Fleming
  25. 2003G.I. Joe: Spy TroopsFilm: Wild Bill (voice)
  26. 2003NCISSeries: Control Officer (1 episode)
  27. 2002The Twilight ZoneSeries: Dr. Tate (1 episode)
  28. 2002Just CauseSeries: Thorton (2 episodes)
  29. 2002The Dead ZoneSeries: Senator Harlan Ellis (3 episodes)
  30. 2002Deadly Little SecretsFilm: The Chief
  31. 2001Suspicious RiverFilm: Golf Shirt Man
  32. 2001Hostage NegotiatorFilm: Alexander Daniels
  33. 2001The Chris Isaak ShowSeries: Del (1 episode)
  34. 2000The 6th DayFilm: Cardinal de la Jolla
  35. 2000AndromedaSeries: Avineri (1 episode)
  36. 2000Best in ShowFilm: Mayflower Best in Show Judge
  37. 2000The Artist's CircleFilm
  38. 1999The West WingSeries: Don Butler (1 episode)
  39. 1999Atomic TrainSeries: General Harlan Ford (2 episodes)
  40. 1997TricksFilm: Man
  41. 1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowSeries: Mr. Washington (1 episode)
  42. 1997Stargate SG-1Series: George Hammond (162 episodes)
  43. 1997Con AirFilm: Man In Car
  44. 1997The StepsisterFilm: Detective Church
  45. 1997Dad's Week OffFilm: Hank
  46. 1997Volcano: Fire on the MountainFilm: Mayor Bob Hart
  47. 1996The Angel of Pennsylvania AvenueFilm: Dewey
  48. 1996Shadow of a DoubtFilm: Kevin Carroll Sr.
  49. 1996In Cold BloodSeries: Roy Church (2 episodes)
  50. 1996The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.Film: Colonel Zapf
  51. 1996The FanFilm: Stook
  52. 1996AlaskaFilm: Sergeant Grazer
  53. 1996The Limbic RegionFilm: Chief Payne
  54. 1996Kidz in the WoodFilm: Principal
  55. 1996Poltergeist: The LegacySeries: Harold Taggart (1 episode)
  56. 1996Brothers of the FrontierFilm: Byron Holcomb
  57. 1996The SentinelSeries: Wilton Fisker (1 episode)
  58. 1995A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello StoryFilm: Glen Holt
  59. 1995Beauty's RevengeFilm: Sheriff
  60. 1995Black FoxFilm
  61. 1995The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the SkyFilm: Mr. Smith
  62. 1995She Stood Alone: The Tailhook ScandalFilm
  63. 1995The Outer LimitsSeries: General Callahan, Detective Wilson (1 episode)
  64. 1995HideawayFilm: Dr. Martin
  65. 1995The MarshalSeries: Tiger Larkin (1 episode)
  66. 1995A Family DividedFilm: Detective Larson
  67. 1994Someone Else's ChildFilm: Sherwin Francis
  68. 1994MaxFilm: Earl Pomerance
  69. 1994AvalancheFilm: Whitney
  70. 1994ViperSeries: Lloyd (1 episode)
  71. 1993Final AppealFilm: Judge Gray
  72. 1993The X-FilesSeries: Captain William Scully (2 episodes)
  73. 1993Needful ThingsFilm: Reverend Rose
  74. 1993CliffhangerFilm: Stuart
  75. 1993Heritage Minutes: Sam SteeleFilm: Norris
  76. 1993Without a Kiss GoodbyeFilm: Mr. Harper
  77. 1993Miracle on Interstate 880Film: Dave
  78. 1992Highlander: The SeriesSeries: Palance (1 episode)
  79. 1992HeroFilm: Probation Officer
  80. 1992Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez DisasterFilm: Bill Stevens

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