Don S. Davis
Born: 1942-08-04 in Aurora, Missouri, USA
Died: 2008-06-29
Known For: Acting
Biography
Don S. Davis (August 4, 1942, in Aurora, Missouri; † June 29, 2008, in Gibsons, Canada) 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. 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
Filmography
2014
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Maj. Garland Briggs
- Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories as Self
2010
- Woodshop as Principal Jamison
2009
- The Uninvited as Mr. Henson
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as Major General George Hammond
- Wyvern as Colonel Travis Sherman
2008
- The Guard as Chuck
- Stargate: Continuum as Lieutenant General George Hammond
- Far Cry as General Roderick
- Burn Up as The Man
- To Love and Die as Hal
- Vipers as Dr. Silverton
- Beyond Loch Ness as Neil Chapman
- The Unquiet as Bud Rollins
2007
- Flash Gordon as Mr. Mitchell
- Beneath as Joseph
- Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks as Self
- The Still Life as Mr. Fernot
2006
- Psych as Camden McCallum Sr.
2005
- Supernatural as Trotter
- Child of Mine as Police Chief
2004
- Stargate Atlantis as Major General George Hammond
- Miracle as Bob Fleming
- Savage Island as Keith Young
- American Meltdown as NRC Carl Mansfield
- G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom as Wild Bill (voice)
2003
- NCIS as Control Officer
- G.I. Joe: Spy Troops as Wild Bill (voice)
2002
- The Dead Zone as Senator Harlan Ellis
- The Twilight Zone as Dr. Tate
- Just Cause as Thorton
- Deadly Little Secrets as The Chief
2001
- The Chris Isaak Show as Del
- Suspicious River as Golf Shirt Man
- Postcards From The Cast as Self
- Hostage Negotiator as Alexander Daniels
2000
- Andromeda as Avineri
- The 6th Day as Cardinal de la Jolla
- Best in Show as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
- The Artist's Circle
1999
- The West Wing as Don Butler
- Atomic Train as General Harlan Ford
1997
- Stargate SG-1 as George Hammond
- Con Air as Man In Car
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show as Mr. Washington
- Tricks as Man
- Dad's Week Off as Hank
- Volcano: Fire on the Mountain as Mayor Bob Hart
- The Stepsister as Detective Church
1996
- The Sentinel as Wilton Fisker
- Poltergeist: The Legacy as Harold Taggart
- In Cold Blood as Roy Church
- The Fan as Stook
- Alaska as Sergeant Grazer
- The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. as Colonel Zapf
- The Limbic Region as Chief Payne
- Shadow of a Doubt as Kevin Carroll Sr.
- Kidz in the Wood as Principal
- The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue as Dewey
- Brothers of the Frontier as Byron Holcomb
1995
- The Outer Limits as General Callahan
- The Marshal as Tiger Larkin
- Hideaway as Dr. Martin
- Beauty's Revenge as Sheriff
- A Family Divided as Detective Larson
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky as Mr. Smith
- Black Fox
- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story as Glen Holt
- She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
1994
- Viper as Lloyd
- Avalanche as Whitney
- Someone Else's Child as Sherwin Francis
1993
- The X-Files as Captain William Scully
- Cliffhanger as Stuart
- Needful Things as Reverend Rose
- Miracle on Interstate 880 as Dave
- Without a Kiss Goodbye as Mr. Harper
- Final Appeal as Judge Gray
- Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele as Norris
1992
- Highlander: The Series as Palance
- A League of Their Own as Racine Coach Charlie
- Hero as Probation Officer
- Nightmare Cafe as Sheriff Dan Filcher
- Kuffs as Police Gun Instructor
- Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster as Bill Stevens
- Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story as McCann
1991
- Hook as Dr. Fields
- Omen IV: The Awakening as Jake Madison
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw as Rodeo Announcer
- Mystery Date as Doheny
- Blood River as Congressman Howard K. Apples
- Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories as Philip Baywood
- Captive as Deputy Mack
- Chaindance as Sergeant
1990
- Twin Peaks as Garland Briggs
- Northern Exposure as Lloyd Hillegas
- Broken Badges as Chief Sterling
- Look Who's Talking Too as Dr. Fleischer
- Cadence as Haig
- Waiting for the Light as Dr. Norman
- Rescue Force as Commando
- Memories of Murder as Lt. Silk
1989
- Bordertown as Josiah Richmond
- Booker as Judge
- Look Who's Talking as Dr. Fleischer
- Twin Peaks as Maj. Garland Briggs
- Beyond the Stars as Phil Clawson
- The Lady Forgets as Dr. Bennett
1988
- Midnight Matinee as Earle Gardner
- Watchers as Veterinarian
1987
- 21 Jump Street as Principal Harris
- Wiseguy as Dr. Morris
- J.J. Starbuck as Electrician
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter as Agent Ruck
- Stakeout as Prison Gate Guard
- Malone as Buddy
- Deadly Deception as Coroner's Assistant
1986
- L.A. Law as Judge Richard Bartke
- Hero in the Family as Capcom
- I-Man as Surgeon
- Spot Marks the X as Mr. Haskell
1985
- MacGyver as Cement Truck Driver
- The Journey of Natty Gann as Railroad Brakeman
1979
- Knots Landing as Warden Vernon Howard
1971
- Columbo as Bertie Sopkowitz
1954
- The Wonderful World of Disney as Capcom