Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

August 4, 1942

Died

June 29, 2008 (age 65)

Place of Birth

Aurora, Missouri, USA

Also Known As

Don Sinclair Davis

Don Davis

Don S. David

IMDb

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

Filmography

2014FilmMoving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memoriesas Self 2014FilmTwin Peaks: The Missing Piecesas Maj. Garland Briggs 2010FilmWoodshopas Principal Jamison 2009FilmStargate SG-1: Children of the Godsas Major General George Hammond 2009FilmWyvernas Colonel Travis Sherman 2009FilmThe Uninvitedas Mr. Henson 2008FilmFar Cryas General Roderick 2008FilmVipersas Dr. Silverton 2008FilmStargate: Continuumas Lieutenant General George Hammond 2008FilmThe Unquietas Bud Rollins 2008FilmBeyond Loch Nessas Neil Chapman 2007FilmSecrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks 2007TVFlash Gordonas Mr. Mitchell 2007FilmBeneathas Joseph 2007FilmThe Still Lifeas Mr. Fernot 2006TVPsychas Camden McCallum Sr.2005FilmChild of Mineas Police Chief 2005TVSupernaturalas Trotter 2004FilmG.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venomas Wild Bill (voice)2004TVStargate Atlantisas Major General George Hammond 2004FilmAmerican Meltdownas NRC Carl Mansfield 2004FilmSavage Islandas Keith Young 2004FilmMiracleas Bob Fleming 2003FilmG.I. Joe: Spy Troopsas Wild Bill (voice)2003TVNCISas Control Officer 2002TVThe Twilight Zoneas Dr. Tate 2002TVJust Causeas Thorton 2002TVThe Dead Zoneas Senator Harlan Ellis 2002FilmDeadly Little Secretsas The Chief 2001FilmPostcards From The Castas Self 2001FilmSuspicious Riveras Golf Shirt Man 2001FilmHostage Negotiatoras Alexander Daniels 2001TVThe Chris Isaak Showas Del 2000FilmThe 6th Dayas Cardinal de la Jolla 2000TVAndromedaas Avineri 2000FilmBest in Showas Mayflower Best in Show Judge 2000FilmThe Artist's Circle 1999TVThe West Wingas Don Butler 1999TVAtomic Trainas General Harlan Ford 1997FilmTricksas Man 1997TVHoney, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Showas Mr. Washington 1997TVStargate SG-1as George Hammond 1997FilmCon Airas Man In Car 1997FilmThe Stepsisteras Detective Church 1997FilmDad's Week Offas Hank 1997FilmVolcano: Fire on the Mountainas Mayor Bob Hart 1996FilmThe Angel of Pennsylvania Avenueas Dewey 1996FilmShadow of a Doubtas Kevin Carroll Sr.1996TVIn Cold Bloodas Roy Church 1996FilmThe Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.as Colonel Zapf 1996FilmThe Fanas Stook 1996FilmAlaskaas Sergeant Grazer 1996FilmThe Limbic Regionas Chief Payne 1996FilmKidz in the Woodas Principal 1996TVPoltergeist: The Legacyas Harold Taggart 1996FilmBrothers of the Frontieras Byron Holcomb 1996TVThe Sentinelas Wilton Fisker 1995FilmA Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Storyas Glen Holt 1995FilmBeauty's Revengeas Sheriff 1995FilmBlack Fox 1995FilmThe Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Skyas Mr. Smith 1995FilmShe Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal 1995TVThe Outer Limitsas General Callahan 1995FilmHideawayas Dr. Martin 1995TVThe Marshalas Tiger Larkin 1995FilmA Family Dividedas Detective Larson 1994FilmSomeone Else's Childas Sherwin Francis 1994FilmAvalancheas Whitney 1994TVViperas Lloyd 1993FilmFinal Appealas Judge Gray 1993TVThe X-Filesas Captain William Scully 1993FilmNeedful Thingsas Reverend Rose 1993FilmCliffhangeras Stuart 1993FilmHeritage Minutes: Sam Steeleas Norris 1993FilmWithout a Kiss Goodbyeas Mr. Harper 1993FilmMiracle on Interstate 880as Dave 1992TVHighlander: The Seriesas Palance 1992FilmHeroas Probation Officer 1992FilmDead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disasteras Bill Stevens 1992FilmA League of Their Ownas Racine Coach Charlie 1992FilmCalendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Storyas McCann 1992TVNightmare Cafeas Sheriff Dan Filcher 1992FilmKuffsas Police Gun Instructor 1991FilmPosing: Inspired by Three Real Storiesas Philip Baywood 1991FilmThe Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Drawas Rodeo Announcer 1991FilmCaptiveas Deputy Mack 1991FilmMystery Dateas Doheny 1991FilmOmen IV: The Awakeningas Jake Madison 1991FilmChaindanceas Sergeant 1991FilmHookas Dr. Fields 1991FilmBlood Riveras Congressman Howard K. Apples 1990FilmLook Who's Talking Tooas Dr. Fleischer 1990TVBroken Badgesas Chief Sterling 1990FilmCadenceas Haig 1990FilmMemories of Murderas Lt. Silk 1990TVNorthern Exposureas Lloyd Hillegas 1990FilmWaiting for the Lightas Dr. Norman 1990TVTwin Peaksas Garland Briggs 1990FilmRescue Forceas Commando 1989FilmTwin Peaksas Maj. Garland Briggs 1989FilmThe Lady Forgetsas Dr. Bennett 1989FilmLook Who's Talkingas Dr. Fleischer 1989TVBookeras Judge 1989FilmBeyond the Starsas Phil Clawson 1989TVBordertownas Josiah Richmond 1988FilmWatchersas Veterinarian 1988FilmMidnight Matineeas Earle Gardner 1987TVJ.J. Starbuckas Electrician 1987TVWiseguyas Dr. Morris 1987FilmStakeoutas Prison Gate Guard 1987TVThe New Adventures of Beans Baxteras Agent Ruck 1987FilmMaloneas Buddy 1987TV21 Jump Streetas Principal Harris 1987FilmDeadly Deceptionas Coroner's Assistant 1986FilmSpot Marks the Xas Mr. Haskell 1986FilmHero in the Familyas Capcom 1986TVL.A. Lawas Richard Bartke 1986FilmI-Manas Surgeon 1985TVMacGyveras Cement Truck Driver 1985FilmThe Journey of Natty Gannas Railroad Brakeman 1979TVKnots Landingas Warden Vernon Howard 1971TVColumboas Bertie Sopkowitz 1954TVThe Wonderful World of Disneyas Capcom