Don S. Davis
ActingAlso Known As
Don Sinclair Davis, Don Davis, Don S. David
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
Movies
(86 total)
Hook
as Dr. Fields
Con Air
as Man In Car
Cliffhanger
as Stuart
Look Who's Talking
as Dr. Fleischer
The 6th Day
as Cardinal de la Jolla
The Uninvited
as Mr. Henson
A League of Their Own
as Racine Coach Charlie
Look Who's Talking Too
as Dr. Fleischer
The Fan
as Stook
Miracle
as Bob Fleming
Twin Peaks
as Maj. Garland Briggs
Best in Show
as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
Needful Things
as Reverend Rose
Stargate: Continuum
as Lieutenant General George Hammond
Hero
as Probation Officer
Stakeout
as Prison Gate Guard
Far Cry
as General Roderick
Omen IV: The Awakening
as Jake Madison
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Maj. Garland Briggs
Kuffs
as Police Gun Instructor
TV Shows
(45 total)
Supernatural
as Trotter
The X-Files
as Captain William Scully
Twin Peaks
as Garland Briggs
Twin Peaks
as Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
NCIS
as Control Officer
Stargate SG-1
as George Hammond
Stargate Atlantis
as Major General George Hammond
Psych
as Camden McCallum Sr.
MacGyver
as Wyatt Porter
MacGyver
as Cement Truck Driver
Columbo
as Bertie
The West Wing
as Don Butler
Highlander: The Series
as Palance
Andromeda
as Avineri
The Outer Limits
as General Callahan
The Outer Limits
as Detective Wilson
21 Jump Street
as Principal Harris
21 Jump Street
as Lt. Donnelly
21 Jump Street
as Frank
21 Jump Street
as Principal