Person
Don S. Davis
Acting · 1942–2008 · Aurora, Missouri, USA
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
Supernatural
Trotter
NCIS
Control Officer
Stargate SG-1
George Hammond
Columbo
Bertie Sopkowitz
The X-Files
Captain William Scully
Psych
Camden McCallum Sr.
The West Wing
Don Butler
Midnight Matinee
Earle Gardner
MacGyver
Cement Truck Driver
Twin Peaks
Garland Briggs
Filmography
- 2014Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me MemoriesSelf
- 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing PiecesMaj. Garland Briggs
- 2010WoodshopPrincipal Jamison
- 2009Stargate SG-1: Children of the GodsMajor General George Hammond
- 2009WyvernColonel Travis Sherman
- 2009The UninvitedMr. Henson
- 2008To Love and DieHal
- 2008Far CryGeneral Roderick
- 2008VipersDr. Silverton
- 2008Stargate: ContinuumLieutenant General George Hammond
- 2008Burn UpThe Man
- 2008The UnquietBud Rollins
- 2008The GuardChuck
- 2008Beyond Loch NessNeil Chapman
- 2007Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin PeaksSelf
- 2007Flash GordonMr. Mitchell
- 2007BeneathJoseph
- 2007The Still LifeMr. Fernot
- 2006PsychCamden McCallum Sr.
- 2005Child of MinePolice Chief
- 2005SupernaturalTrotter
- 2004G.I. Joe: Valor vs. VenomWild Bill (voice)
- 2004Stargate AtlantisMajor General George Hammond
- 2004American MeltdownNRC Carl Mansfield
- 2004Savage IslandKeith Young
- 2004MiracleBob Fleming
- 2003G.I. Joe: Spy TroopsWild Bill (voice)
- 2003NCISControl Officer
- 2002The Twilight ZoneDr. Tate
- 2002Just CauseThorton
- 2002The Dead ZoneSenator Harlan Ellis
- 2002Deadly Little SecretsThe Chief
- 2001Postcards From The CastSelf
- 2001Suspicious RiverGolf Shirt Man
- 2001Hostage NegotiatorAlexander Daniels
- 2001The Chris Isaak ShowDel
- 2000The 6th DayCardinal de la Jolla
- 2000AndromedaAvineri
- 2000Best in ShowMayflower Best in Show Judge
- 2000The Artist's Circle
- 1999The West WingDon Butler
- 1999Atomic TrainGeneral Harlan Ford
- 1997TricksMan
- 1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV ShowMr. Washington
- 1997Stargate SG-1George Hammond
- 1997Con AirMan In Car
- 1997The StepsisterDetective Church
- 1997Dad's Week OffHank
- 1997Volcano: Fire on the MountainMayor Bob Hart
- 1996The Angel of Pennsylvania AvenueDewey
- 1996Shadow of a DoubtKevin Carroll Sr.
- 1996In Cold BloodRoy Church
- 1996The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.Colonel Zapf
- 1996The FanStook
- 1996AlaskaSergeant Grazer
- 1996The Limbic RegionChief Payne
- 1996Kidz in the WoodPrincipal
- 1996Poltergeist: The LegacyHarold Taggart
- 1996Brothers of the FrontierByron Holcomb
- 1996The SentinelWilton Fisker
- 1995A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello StoryGlen Holt
- 1995Beauty's RevengeSheriff
- 1995Black Fox
- 1995The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the SkyMr. Smith
- 1995She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
- 1995The Outer LimitsGeneral Callahan
- 1995HideawayDr. Martin
- 1995The MarshalTiger Larkin
- 1995A Family DividedDetective Larson
- 1994Someone Else's ChildSherwin Francis
- 1994AvalancheWhitney
- 1994ViperLloyd
- 1993Final AppealJudge Gray
- 1993The X-FilesCaptain William Scully
- 1993Needful ThingsReverend Rose
- 1993CliffhangerStuart
- 1993Heritage Minutes: Sam SteeleNorris
- 1993Without a Kiss GoodbyeMr. Harper
- 1993Miracle on Interstate 880Dave
- 1992Highlander: The SeriesPalance
- 1992HeroProbation Officer
- 1992Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez DisasterBill Stevens
- 1992A League of Their OwnRacine Coach Charlie
- 1992Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek StoryMcCann
- 1992Nightmare CafeSheriff Dan Filcher
- 1992KuffsPolice Gun Instructor
- 1991Posing: Inspired by Three Real StoriesPhilip Baywood
- 1991The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the DrawRodeo Announcer
- 1991CaptiveDeputy Mack
- 1991Mystery DateDoheny
- 1991Omen IV: The AwakeningJake Madison
- 1991ChaindanceSergeant
- 1991HookDr. Fields
- 1991Blood RiverCongressman Howard K. Apples
- 1990Look Who's Talking TooDr. Fleischer
- 1990Broken BadgesChief Sterling
- 1990CadenceHaig
- 1990Memories of MurderLt. Silk
- 1990Northern ExposureLloyd Hillegas
- 1990Waiting for the LightDr. Norman
- 1990Twin PeaksGarland Briggs
- 1990Rescue ForceCommando
- 1989Twin PeaksMaj. Garland Briggs
- 1989The Lady ForgetsDr. Bennett
- 1989Look Who's TalkingDr. Fleischer
- 1989BookerJudge
- 1989Screen OneBill Stevens
- 1989Beyond the StarsPhil Clawson
- 1989BordertownJosiah Richmond
- 1988WatchersVeterinarian
- 1988Midnight MatineeEarle Gardner
- 1987J.J. StarbuckElectrician
- 1987WiseguyDr. Morris
- 1987StakeoutPrison Gate Guard
- 1987The New Adventures of Beans BaxterAgent Ruck
- 1987MaloneBuddy
- 198721 Jump StreetPrincipal Harris
- 1987Deadly DeceptionCoroner's Assistant
- 1986Spot Marks the XMr. Haskell
- 1986Hero in the FamilyCapcom
- 1986L.A. LawJudge Richard Bartke
- 1986I-ManSurgeon
- 1985MacGyverCement Truck Driver
- 1985The Journey of Natty GannRailroad Brakeman
- 1979Knots LandingWarden Vernon Howard
- 1971ColumboBertie Sopkowitz
- 1954The Wonderful World of DisneyCapcom
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