Don S. Davis
Acting
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
TV Shows(40)
To Love and Die
Hal
2008
Burn Up
The Man
2008
The Guard
Chuck
2008
Flash Gordon
Mr. Mitchell
2007
Psych
Camden McCallum Sr.
2006
Supernatural
Trotter
2005
Stargate Atlantis
Major General George Hammond
2004
NCIS
Control Officer
2003
The Twilight Zone
Dr. Tate
2002
Just Cause
Thorton
2002
The Dead Zone
Senator Harlan Ellis
2002
The Chris Isaak Show
Del
2001
Andromeda
Avineri
2000
The West Wing
Don Butler
1999
Atomic Train
General Harlan Ford
1999
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Mr. Washington
1997
Stargate SG-1
George Hammond
1997
In Cold Blood
Roy Church
1996
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Harold Taggart
1996
The Sentinel
Wilton Fisker
1996
The Outer Limits
General Callahan
1995
The Marshal
Tiger Larkin
1995
Viper
Lloyd
1994
The X-Files
Captain William Scully
1993
Highlander: The Series
Palance
1992
Nightmare Cafe
Sheriff Dan Filcher
1992
Broken Badges
Chief Sterling
1990
Northern Exposure
Lloyd Hillegas
1990
Twin Peaks
Garland Briggs
1990
Booker
Judge
1989
Bordertown
Josiah Richmond
1989
J.J. Starbuck
Electrician
1987
Wiseguy
Dr. Morris
1987
The New Adventures of Beans Baxter
Agent Ruck
1987
21 Jump Street
Principal Harris
1987
L.A. Law
Judge Richard Bartke
1986
MacGyver
Wyatt Porter
1985
Knots Landing
Warden Vernon Howard
1979
Columbo
Bertie Sopkowitz
1971
The Wonderful World of Disney
Capcom
1954
Movies(86)
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories
Self
2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Maj. Garland Briggs
2014
Woodshop
Principal Jamison
2010
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Major General George Hammond
2009
Wyvern
Colonel Travis Sherman
2009
The Uninvited
Mr. Henson
2009
Far Cry
General Roderick
2008
Vipers
Dr. Silverton
2008
Stargate: Continuum
Lieutenant General George Hammond
2008
The Unquiet
Bud Rollins
2008
Beyond Loch Ness
Neil Chapman
2008
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Self
2007
Beneath
Joseph
2007
The Still Life
Mr. Fernot
2007
Child of Mine
Police Chief
2005
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom
Wild Bill (voice)
2004
American Meltdown
NRC Carl Mansfield
2004
Savage Island
Keith Young
2004
Miracle
Bob Fleming
2004
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops
Wild Bill (voice)
2003
Deadly Little Secrets
The Chief
2002
Postcards From The Cast
Self
2001
Suspicious River
Golf Shirt Man
2001
Hostage Negotiator
Alexander Daniels
2001
The 6th Day
Cardinal de la Jolla
2000
Best in Show
Mayflower Best in Show Judge
2000
The Artist's Circle
2000
Tricks
Man
1997
Con Air
Man In Car
1997
The Stepsister
Detective Church
1997
Dad's Week Off
Hank
1997
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
Mayor Bob Hart
1997
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
Dewey
1996
Shadow of a Doubt
Kevin Carroll Sr.
1996
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
Colonel Zapf
1996
The Fan
Stook
1996
Alaska
Sergeant Grazer
1996
The Limbic Region
Chief Payne
1996
Kidz in the Wood
Principal
1996
Brothers of the Frontier
Byron Holcomb
1996
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Glen Holt
1995
Beauty's Revenge
Sheriff
1995
Black Fox
1995
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Mr. Smith
1995
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
1995
Hideaway
Dr. Martin
1995
A Family Divided
Detective Larson
1995
Someone Else's Child
Sherwin Francis
1994
Avalanche
Whitney
1994
Final Appeal
Judge Gray
1993
Needful Things
Reverend Rose
1993
Cliffhanger
Stuart
1993
Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele
Norris
1993
Without a Kiss Goodbye
Mr. Harper
1993
Miracle on Interstate 880
Dave
1993
Hero
Probation Officer
1992
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Bill Stevens
1992
A League of Their Own
Racine Coach Charlie
1992
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story
McCann
1992
Kuffs
Police Gun Instructor
1992
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
Philip Baywood
1991
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
Rodeo Announcer
1991
Captive
Deputy Mack
1991
Mystery Date
Doheny
1991
Omen IV: The Awakening
Jake Madison
1991
Chaindance
Sergeant
1991
Hook
Dr. Fields
1991
Blood River
Congressman Howard K. Apples
1991
Look Who's Talking Too
Dr. Fleischer
1990
Cadence
Haig
1990
Memories of Murder
Lt. Silk
1990
Waiting for the Light
Dr. Norman
1990
Rescue Force
Commando
1990
Twin Peaks
Maj. Garland Briggs
1989
The Lady Forgets
Dr. Bennett
1989
Look Who's Talking
Dr. Fleischer
1989
Beyond the Stars
Phil Clawson
1989
Watchers
Veterinarian
1988
Midnight Matinee
Earle Gardner
1988
Stakeout
Prison Gate Guard
1987
Malone
Buddy
1987
Deadly Deception
Coroner's Assistant
1987
Spot Marks the X
Mr. Haskell
1986
Hero in the Family
Capcom
1986
I-Man
Surgeon
1986
The Journey of Natty Gann
Railroad Brakeman
1985