Don S. Davis
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
Known For
All Movies (86)
- Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories2014 · as Self
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces2014 · as Maj. Garland Briggs
- Woodshop2010 · as Principal Jamison
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods2009 · as Major General George Hammond
- Wyvern2009 · as Colonel Travis Sherman
- The Uninvited2009 · as Mr. Henson
- Far Cry2008 · as General Roderick
- Vipers2008 · as Dr. Silverton
- Stargate: Continuum2008 · as Lieutenant General George Hammond
- The Unquiet2008 · as Bud Rollins
- Beyond Loch Ness2008 · as Neil Chapman
- Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks2007 · as Self
- Beneath2007 · as Joseph
- The Still Life2007 · as Mr. Fernot
- Child of Mine2005 · as Police Chief
- G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom2004 · as Wild Bill (voice)
- American Meltdown2004 · as NRC Carl Mansfield
- Savage Island2004 · as Keith Young
- Miracle2004 · as Bob Fleming
- G.I. Joe: Spy Troops2003 · as Wild Bill (voice)
- Deadly Little Secrets2002 · as The Chief
- Postcards From The Cast2001 · as Self
- Suspicious River2001 · as Golf Shirt Man
- Hostage Negotiator2001 · as Alexander Daniels
- The 6th Day2000 · as Cardinal de la Jolla
- Best in Show2000 · as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
- The Artist's Circle2000
- Tricks1997 · as Man
- Con Air1997 · as Man In Car
- The Stepsister1997 · as Detective Church
- Dad's Week Off1997 · as Hank
- Volcano: Fire on the Mountain1997 · as Mayor Bob Hart
- The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue1996 · as Dewey
- Shadow of a Doubt1996 · as Kevin Carroll Sr.
- The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.1996 · as Colonel Zapf
- The Fan1996 · as Stook
- Alaska1996 · as Sergeant Grazer
- The Limbic Region1996 · as Chief Payne
- Kidz in the Wood1996 · as Principal
- Brothers of the Frontier1996 · as Byron Holcomb
- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story1995 · as Glen Holt
- Beauty's Revenge1995 · as Sheriff
- Black Fox1995
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky1995 · as Mr. Smith
- She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal1995
- Hideaway1995 · as Dr. Martin
- A Family Divided1995 · as Detective Larson
- Someone Else's Child1994 · as Sherwin Francis
- Avalanche1994 · as Whitney
- Final Appeal1993 · as Judge Gray
- Needful Things1993 · as Reverend Rose
- Cliffhanger1993 · as Stuart
- Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele1993 · as Norris
- Without a Kiss Goodbye1993 · as Mr. Harper
- Miracle on Interstate 8801993 · as Dave
- Hero1992 · as Probation Officer
- Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster1992 · as Bill Stevens
- A League of Their Own1992 · as Racine Coach Charlie
- Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story1992 · as McCann
- Kuffs1992 · as Police Gun Instructor
- Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories1991 · as Philip Baywood
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw1991 · as Rodeo Announcer
- Captive1991 · as Deputy Mack
- Mystery Date1991 · as Doheny
- Omen IV: The Awakening1991 · as Jake Madison
- Chaindance1991 · as Sergeant
- Hook1991 · as Dr. Fields
- Blood River1991 · as Congressman Howard K. Apples
- Look Who's Talking Too1990 · as Dr. Fleischer
- Cadence1990 · as Haig
- Memories of Murder1990 · as Lt. Silk
- Waiting for the Light1990 · as Dr. Norman
- Rescue Force1990 · as Commando
- Twin Peaks1989 · as Maj. Garland Briggs
- The Lady Forgets1989 · as Dr. Bennett
- Look Who's Talking1989 · as Dr. Fleischer
- Beyond the Stars1989 · as Phil Clawson
- Watchers1988 · as Veterinarian
- Midnight Matinee1988 · as Earle Gardner
- Stakeout1987 · as Prison Gate Guard
- Malone1987 · as Buddy
- Deadly Deception1987 · as Coroner's Assistant
- Spot Marks the X1986 · as Mr. Haskell
- Hero in the Family1986 · as Capcom
- I-Man1986 · as Surgeon
- The Journey of Natty Gann1985 · as Railroad Brakeman
All TV Shows (49)
- To Love and Die2008 · as Hal
- Burn Up2008 · as The Man
- The Guard2008 · as Chuck
- Flash Gordon2007 · as Mr. Mitchell
- Psych2006 · as Camden McCallum Sr.
- Supernatural2005 · as Trotter
- Stargate Atlantis2004 · as Major General George Hammond
- NCIS2003 · as Control Officer
- The Twilight Zone2002 · as Dr. Tate
- Just Cause2002 · as Thorton
- The Dead Zone2002 · as Senator Harlan Ellis
- The Chris Isaak Show2001 · as Del
- Andromeda2000 · as Avineri
- The West Wing1999 · as Don Butler
- Atomic Train1999 · as General Harlan Ford
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show1997 · as Mr. Washington
- Stargate SG-11997 · as George Hammond
- In Cold Blood1996 · as Roy Church
- Poltergeist: The Legacy1996 · as Harold Taggart
- The Sentinel1996 · as Wilton Fisker
- The Outer Limits1995 · as General Callahan
- The Outer Limits1995 · as Detective Wilson
- The Marshal1995 · as Tiger Larkin
- Viper1994 · as Lloyd
- The X-Files1993 · as Captain William Scully
- Highlander: The Series1992 · as Palance
- Nightmare Cafe1992 · as Sheriff Dan Filcher
- Broken Badges1990 · as Chief Sterling
- Northern Exposure1990 · as Lloyd Hillegas
- Twin Peaks1990 · as Garland Briggs
- Twin Peaks1990 · as Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
- Booker1989 · as Judge
- Booker1989 · as Sheriff
- Screen One1989 · as Bill Stevens
- Bordertown1989 · as Josiah Richmond
- J.J. Starbuck1987 · as Electrician
- Wiseguy1987 · as Dr. Morris
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter1987 · as Agent Ruck
- 21 Jump Street1987 · as Principal Harris
- 21 Jump Street1987 · as Lt. Donnelly
- 21 Jump Street1987 · as Frank
- 21 Jump Street1987 · as Principal
- 21 Jump Street1987 · as Warden
- L.A. Law1986 · as Judge Richard Bartke
- MacGyver1985 · as Wyatt Porter
- MacGyver1985 · as Cement Truck Driver
- Knots Landing1979 · as Warden Vernon Howard
- Columbo1971 · as Bertie Sopkowitz
- The Wonderful World of Disney1954 · as Capcom