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
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Full filmography
- Supernatural (2005) as Trotter
- NCIS (2003) as Control Officer
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as George Hammond
- Columbo (1971) as Bertie Sopkowitz
- The X-Files (1993) as Captain William Scully
- Psych (2006) as Camden McCallum Sr.
- The West Wing (1999) as Don Butler
- Midnight Matinee (1988) as Earle Gardner
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Garland Briggs
- Twin Peaks (1990) as Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
- MacGyver (1985) as Wyatt Porter
- MacGyver (1985) as Cement Truck Driver
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) as Major General George Hammond
- Knots Landing (1979) as Warden Vernon Howard
- 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
- Northern Exposure (1990) as Lloyd Hillegas
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Palance
- L.A. Law (1986) as Judge Richard Bartke
- Andromeda (2000) as Avineri
- The Dead Zone (2002) as Senator Harlan Ellis