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Don S. Davis

Don S. Davis

Acting

Born: August 4, 1942Aurora, Missouri, USA

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

Known For
Filmography
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories

Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories

Self

2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Maj. Garland Briggs

2014

Woodshop

Principal Jamison

2010
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods

Major General George Hammond

2009
Wyvern

Wyvern

Colonel Travis Sherman

2009
The Uninvited

The Uninvited

Mr. Henson

2009
Far Cry

Far Cry

General Roderick

2008
Vipers

Vipers

Dr. Silverton

2008
Stargate: Continuum

Stargate: Continuum

Lieutenant General George Hammond

2008
The Unquiet

The Unquiet

Bud Rollins

2008
Beyond Loch Ness

Beyond Loch Ness

Neil Chapman

2008
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

2007
The Still Life

The Still Life

Mr. Fernot

2007
Beneath

Beneath

Joseph

2007
Child of Mine

Child of Mine

Police Chief

2005
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom

G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom

Wild Bill (voice)

2004
American Meltdown

American Meltdown

NRC Carl Mansfield

2004
Savage Island

Savage Island

Keith Young

2004
Miracle

Miracle

Bob Fleming

2004
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops

G.I. Joe: Spy Troops

Wild Bill (voice)

2003
Deadly Little Secrets

Deadly Little Secrets

The Chief

2002

Postcards From The Cast

Self

2001
Suspicious River

Suspicious River

Golf Shirt Man

2001
Hostage Negotiator

Hostage Negotiator

Alexander Daniels

2001
The 6th Day

The 6th Day

Cardinal de la Jolla

2000
Best in Show

Best in Show

Mayflower Best in Show Judge

2000

The Artist's Circle

2000
Tricks

Tricks

Man

1997
Con Air

Con Air

Man In Car

1997

The Stepsister

Detective Church

1997
Dad's Week Off

Dad's Week Off

Hank

1997
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain

Volcano: Fire on the Mountain

Mayor Bob Hart

1997
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue

The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue

Dewey

1996
Shadow of a Doubt

Shadow of a Doubt

Kevin Carroll Sr.

1996
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.

The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.

Colonel Zapf

1996
The Fan

The Fan

Stook

1996
Alaska

Alaska

Sergeant Grazer

1996
The Limbic Region

The Limbic Region

Chief Payne

1996
Kidz in the Wood

Kidz in the Wood

Principal

1996
Brothers of the Frontier

Brothers of the Frontier

Byron Holcomb

1996
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story

Glen Holt

1995
Beauty's Revenge

Beauty's Revenge

Sheriff

1995
Black Fox

Black Fox

1995
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky

The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky

Mr. Smith

1995
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal

She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal

1995
Hideaway

Hideaway

Dr. Martin

1995
A Family Divided

A Family Divided

Detective Larson

1995

Someone Else's Child

Sherwin Francis

1994
Avalanche

Avalanche

Whitney

1994
Final Appeal

Final Appeal

Judge Gray

1993
Needful Things

Needful Things

Reverend Rose

1993
Cliffhanger

Cliffhanger

Stuart

1993
Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele

Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele

Norris

1993
Without a Kiss Goodbye

Without a Kiss Goodbye

Mr. Harper

1993
Miracle on Interstate 880

Miracle on Interstate 880

Dave

1993
Hero

Hero

Probation Officer

1992
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster

Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster

Bill Stevens

1992
A League of Their Own

A League of Their Own

Racine Coach Charlie

1992
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story

McCann

1992
Kuffs

Kuffs

Police Gun Instructor

1992
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories

Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories

Philip Baywood

1991
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw

Rodeo Announcer

1991
Captive

Captive

Deputy Mack

1991
Mystery Date

Mystery Date

Doheny

1991
Omen IV: The Awakening

Omen IV: The Awakening

Jake Madison

1991
Chaindance

Chaindance

Sergeant

1991
Hook

Hook

Dr. Fields

1991
Blood River

Blood River

Congressman Howard K. Apples

1991
Look Who's Talking Too

Look Who's Talking Too

Dr. Fleischer

1990
Cadence

Cadence

Haig

1990
Memories of Murder

Memories of Murder

Lt. Silk

1990
Waiting for the Light

Waiting for the Light

Dr. Norman

1990
Rescue Force

Rescue Force

Commando

1990
Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

Maj. Garland Briggs

1989
The Lady Forgets

The Lady Forgets

Dr. Bennett

1989
Look Who's Talking

Look Who's Talking

Dr. Fleischer

1989
Beyond the Stars

Beyond the Stars

Phil Clawson

1989
Watchers

Watchers

Veterinarian

1988
Midnight Matinee

Midnight Matinee

Earle Gardner

1988
Stakeout

Stakeout

Prison Gate Guard

1987
Malone

Malone

Buddy

1987
Deadly Deception

Deadly Deception

Coroner's Assistant

1987
Spot Marks the X

Spot Marks the X

Mr. Haskell

1986
Hero in the Family

Hero in the Family

Capcom

1986
I-Man

I-Man

Surgeon

1986
The Journey of Natty Gann

The Journey of Natty Gann

Railroad Brakeman

1985