Don S. Davis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri, USA
- Died
- June 29, 2008
- Active Years
- 1954–2014 (61 Years)
- Total Credits
- 136 credits in database
Biography
Don Sinclair Davis was an American actor, artist, and former military officer who was born in Aurora, Missouri, on August 4, 1942, and died on June 29, 2008, at the age of 65. He obtained a bachelor of arts degree in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College and began his career as a theater professor before transitioning to acting. He was also a talented painter and sculptor. In his acting career, he frequently portrayed authority figures and military characters, which was reinforced by his real-life experience as a United States Army captain. He became known for his television roles as Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks and General George Hammond in Stargate SG-1, and he appeared in numerous films.
Career overview
Donald Sinclair Davis, born August 4, 1942, in Aurora, Missouri, was an American actor, artist, and former military officer. He obtained a bachelor of arts in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College and began his career as a theater professor before transitioning to acting. Drawing on his real-life experience as a United States Army captain, he frequently portrayed authority figures and military characters on screen.
Davis became widely recognized for his television roles as Major Garland Briggs in Twin Peaks from 1990 to 1991 and as General George Hammond in Stargate SG-1 from 1997 to 2007. Alongside his television work, he appeared in numerous feature films, including A League of Their Own in 1992, The Fan in 1996, The 6th Day in 2000, and Far Cry in 2008. Across his career, he amassed 128 known acting credits.
In addition to his work as an actor, Davis was a talented painter and sculptor. He passed away on June 29, 2008, at the age of 65.
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136 titles- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Maj. Garland Briggs
- Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories (2014) as Self
- Woodshop (2010) as Principal Jamison
- The Uninvited (2009) as Mr. Henson
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) as Major General George Hammond
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) In Memory Of
- Wyvern (2009) as Colonel Travis Sherman
- The Guard (2008) as Chuck
- Stargate: Continuum (2008) as Lieutenant General George Hammond
- Burn Up (2008) as The Man
- Far Cry (2008) as General Roderick
- Vipers (2008) as Dr. Silverton
- Beyond Loch Ness (2008) as Neil Chapman
- To Love and Die (2008) as Hal
- The Unquiet (2008) as Bud Rollins
- Flash Gordon (2007) as Mr. Mitchell
- Beneath (2007) as Joseph
- Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007) as Self
- The Still Life (2007) as Mr. Fernot
- Psych (2006) as Camden McCallum Sr.
- Supernatural (2005) as Trotter
- Child of Mine (2005) as Police Chief
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Major General George Hammond
- American Meltdown (2004) as NRC Carl Mansfield
- Miracle (2004) as Bob Fleming
- Savage Island (2004) as Keith Young
- G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) as Wild Bill (voice)
- NCIS (2003) as Control Officer
- G.I. Joe: Spy Troops (2003) as Wild Bill (voice)
- The Twilight Zone (2002) as Dr. Tate
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Senator Harlan Ellis
- Just Cause (2002) as Thorton
- Deadly Little Secrets (2002) as The Chief
- The Chris Isaak Show (2001) as Del
- Suspicious River (2001) as Golf Shirt Man
- Postcards From The Cast (2001) as Self
- Hostage Negotiator (2001) as Alexander Daniels
- Andromeda (2000) as Avineri
- The 6th Day (2000) as Cardinal de la Jolla
- Best in Show (2000) as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
- The Artist's Circle (2000)
- The West Wing (1999) as Don Butler
- Atomic Train (1999) as General Harlan Ford
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as George Hammond
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997) as Mr. Washington
- Con Air (1997) as Man In Car
- Tricks (1997) as Man
- Volcano: Fire on the Mountain (1997) as Mayor Bob Hart
- Dad's Week Off (1997) as Hank
- The Stepsister (1997) as Detective Church
- The Sentinel (1996) as Wilton Fisker
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) as Harold Taggart
- The Fan (1996) as Stook
- In Cold Blood (1996) as Roy Church
- Alaska (1996) as Sergeant Grazer
- Brothers of the Frontier (1996) as Byron Holcomb
- Kidz in the Wood (1996) as Principal
- The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) as Colonel Zapf
- The Limbic Region (1996) as Chief Payne
- Shadow of a Doubt (1996) as Kevin Carroll Sr.
- The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue (1996) as Dewey
- The Outer Limits (1995) as General Callahan
- The Outer Limits (1995) as Detective Wilson
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) as Mr. Smith
- The Marshal (1995) as Tiger Larkin
- Hideaway (1995) as Dr. Martin
- Black Fox (1995)
- Beauty's Revenge (1995) as Sheriff
- A Family Divided (1995) as Detective Larson
- A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995) as Glen Holt
- She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal (1995)
- Viper (1994) as Lloyd
- Someone Else's Child (1994) as Sherwin Francis
- Avalanche (1994) as Whitney
- The X-Files (1993) as Captain William Scully
- Cliffhanger (1993) as Stuart
- Needful Things (1993) as Reverend Rose
- Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993) as Dave
- Without a Kiss Goodbye (1993) as Mr. Harper
- Final Appeal (1993) as Judge Gray
- Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele (1993) as Norris
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Palance
- A League of Their Own (1992) as Racine Coach Charlie
- Hero (1992) as Probation Officer
- Nightmare Cafe (1992) as Sheriff Dan Filcher
- Kuffs (1992) as Police Gun Instructor
- Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (1992) as Bill Stevens
- Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story (1992) as McCann
- Hook (1991) as Dr. Fields
- Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) as Jake Madison
- Mystery Date (1991) as Doheny
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) as Rodeo Announcer
- Captive (1991) as Deputy Mack
- Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991) as Philip Baywood
- Chaindance (1991) as Sergeant
- Blood River (1991) as Congressman Howard K. Apples
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Garland Briggs
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Lloyd Hillegas
- Waiting for the Light (1990) as Dr. Norman
- Broken Badges (1990) as Chief Sterling
- Cadence (1990) as Haig
- Look Who's Talking Too (1990) as Dr. Fleischer
- Memories of Murder (1990) as Lt. Silk
- Rescue Force (1990) as Commando
- Booker (1989) as Judge
- Booker (1989) as Sheriff
- Screen One (1989) as Bill Stevens
- Bordertown (1989) as Josiah Richmond
- Twin Peaks (1989) as Maj. Garland Briggs
- Look Who's Talking (1989) as Dr. Fleischer
- Beyond the Stars (1989) as Phil Clawson
- The Lady Forgets (1989) as Dr. Bennett
- Midnight Matinee (1988) as Earle Gardner
- Watchers (1988) as Veterinarian
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Principal Harris
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Frank
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Lt. Donnelly
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Principal
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Warden
- Wiseguy (1987) as Dr. Morris
- J.J. Starbuck (1987) as Electrician
- The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1987) as Agent Ruck
- Stakeout (1987) as Prison Gate Guard
- Malone (1987) as Buddy
- Deadly Deception (1987) as Coroner's Assistant
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Richard Bartke
- Hero in the Family (1986) as Capcom
- Spot Marks the X (1986) as Mr. Haskell
- I-Man (1986) as Surgeon
- MacGyver (1985) as Wyatt Porter
- MacGyver (1985) as Cement Truck Driver
- The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) as Railroad Brakeman
- Knots Landing (1979) as Warden Vernon Howard
- Columbo (1971) as Bertie Sopkowitz
- The Wonderful World of Disney (1954) as Capcom
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Don S. Davis best known for?
Don S. Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Uninvited (2009), Wyvern (2009), Stargate: Continuum (2008), Far Cry (2008).
When and where was Don S. Davis born?
Don S. Davis was born on August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri, USA. They passed away on June 29, 2008.
How many credits does Don S. Davis have?
Don S. Davis has accumulated over 136 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1954 to 2014.
What is Don S. Davis's background in cinema and television?
Don Sinclair Davis was an American actor, artist, and former military officer who was born in Aurora, Missouri, on August 4, 1942, and died on June 29, 2008, at the age of 65. He obtained a bachelor of arts degree in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College and began his career as a theater professor befor...
Don S. Davis by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The X-Files (1993) as Captain William Scully — aged about 50
- Supernatural (2005) as Trotter — aged about 62
- The West Wing (1999) as Don Butler — aged about 56
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as George Hammond — aged about 54
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Garland Briggs — aged about 47
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Major Garland Briggs (archive footage) — aged about 47
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