Don S. Davis
Aug 04, 1942 - Jun 29, 2008 (65 years old) in Aurora, 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
Supernatural
Trotter
NCIS
Control Officer
Stargate SG-1
George Hammond
The X-Files
Captain William Scully
Wiseguy
Dr. Morris
Knots Landing
Warden Vernon Howard
L.A. Law
Judge Richard Bartke
The West Wing
Reverend Don Butler
MacGyver
Wyatt Porter
Columbo
Bertie
Credits
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Himself★ NR -
Maj. Garland Briggs★ 7.3 -
Woodshop 2010Principal Jamison★ 3.3 -
Major General George Hammond★ 7.4 -
Wyvern 2009Colonel Travis Sherman★ 5 -
The Uninvited 2009Mr. Henson★ 6.5 -
Far Cry 2008General Roderick★ 3.7 -
Vipers 2008Dr. Silverton★ 4.1 -
Stargate: Continuum 2008Lieutenant General George Hammond★ 7.1 -
The Unquiet 2008Bud Rollins★ 3 -
Beyond Loch Ness 2008Neil Chapman★ 4.4 -
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Flash Gordon 2007Mr. Mitchell★ 5.5 -
Beneath 2007Joseph★ 5.5 -
The Still Life 2007Mr. Fernot★ 3 -
Psych 2006Camden McCallum Sr.★ 7.9 -
Child of Mine 2005Police Chief★ 5.8 -
Supernatural 2005Trotter★ 8.3 -
Wild Bill (voice)★ 6.8 -
Stargate Atlantis 2004Major General George Hammond★ 8 -
American Meltdown 2004NRC Carl Mansfield★ 5 -
Savage Island 2004Keith Young★ 5.2 -
Miracle 2004Bob Fleming★ 7.1 -
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops 2003Wild Bill (voice)★ 4.8 -
NCIS 2003Control Officer★ 7.6 -
The Twilight Zone 2002Dr. Tate★ 7.2 -
Just Cause 2002Thorton★ 9.5 -
The Dead Zone 2002Senator Harlan Ellis★ 7.2 -
The Chief★ 1.7 -
Self★ NR
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Suspicious River 2001Golf Shirt Man★ 5.6 -
The Chris Isaak Show 2001Del★ 5.5 -
Hostage Negotiator 2001Alexander Daniels★ 5 -
The 6th Day 2000Cardinal de la Jolla★ 6 -
Andromeda 2000Avineri★ 7.1 -
Best in Show 2000Mayflower Best in Show Judge★ 6.9 -
The Artist's Circle 2000★ NR
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The West Wing 1999Reverend Don Butler★ 8.3 -
Atomic Train 1999General Harlan Ford★ 4.8 -
Tricks 1997Man★ 3.5 -
Mr. Washington★ 5.6 -
Stargate SG-1 1997George Hammond★ 8.3 -
Con Air 1997Man In Car★ 6.8 -
The Stepsister 1997Detective Church★ 5.5
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Dad's Week Off 1997Hank★ 3.1 -
Mayor Bob Hart★ 6.4 -
Dewey★ 4.3 -
Shadow of a Doubt 1996Kevin Carroll Sr.★ 5 -
In Cold Blood 1996Roy Church★ 6 -
Colonel Zapf★ 5.8 -
The Fan 1996Stook★ 6 -
Alaska 1996Sergeant Grazer★ 5.8 -
The Limbic Region 1996Chief Payne★ 5.7 -
Kidz in the Wood 1996Principal★ 5.4 -
Harold Taggart★ 6.2 -
Byron Holcomb★ 4.2 -
The Sentinel 1996Wilton Fisker★ 7.1 -
Glen Holt★ 4 -
Beauty's Revenge 1995Sheriff★ 6 -
Black Fox 1995★ 6.4 -
Mr. Smith★ 5.7 -
★ 1.5 -
The Outer Limits 1995General Callahan★ 7.7 -
Hideaway 1995Dr. Martin★ 5.2 -
The Marshal 1995Tiger Larkin★ 5.7 -
A Family Divided 1995Detective Larson★ 4.7 -
Someone Else's Child 1994Sherwin Francis★ NR
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Avalanche 1994Whitney★ 5.3 -
Viper 1994Lloyd★ 6 -
Final Appeal 1993Judge Gray★ 5 -
The X-Files 1993Captain William Scully★ 8.4 -
Needful Things 1993Reverend Rose★ 6.2 -
Cliffhanger 1993Stuart★ 6.5 -
Norris★ NR -
Mr. Harper★ 5.7 -
Dave★ 4.9 -
Palance★ 7.4 -
Hero 1992Probation Officer★ 6.3 -
Bill Stevens - Exxon★ 6.3 -
Racine Coach Charlie★ 7.2 -
McCann★ 3.8 -
Nightmare Cafe 1992Sheriff Dan Filcher★ 6 -
Kuffs 1992Police Gun Instructor★ 5.8 -
Philip Baywood★ 5.7 -
Rodeo Announcer★ 5 -
Captive 1991Deputy Mack★ 5 -
Mystery Date 1991Doheny★ 5.9 -
Jake Madison★ 5 -
Chaindance 1991Sergeant★ 4 -
Hook 1991Dr. Fields★ 6.8 -
Blood River 1991Congressman Howard K. Apples★ 4.5 -
Dr. Fleischer★ 5.5 -
Broken Badges 1990Chief Sterling★ 6 -
Cadence 1990Haig★ 6.7 -
Memories of Murder 1990Lt. Silk★ 5.4 -
Northern Exposure 1990Lloyd Hillegas★ 7.9 -
Dr. Norman★ 6.6 -
Rescue Force 1990Commando★ 4.5 -
Twin Peaks 1989Maj. Garland Briggs★ 8.4 -
The Lady Forgets 1989Dr. Bennett★ 5 -
Look Who's Talking 1989Dr. Fleischer★ 6.3 -
Booker 1989★ 5.1 -
Beyond the Stars 1989Phil Clawson★ 5 -
Bordertown 1989Josiah Richmond★ 6.5 -
Watchers 1988Veterinarian★ 5.3 -
Midnight Matinee 1988Earle Gardner★ 4 -
J.J. Starbuck 1987Electrician★ 5 -
Wiseguy 1987Dr. Morris★ 6.5 -
Stakeout 1987Prison Gate Guard★ 6.5 -
Agent Ruck★ 5 -
Malone 1987Buddy★ 6 -
21 Jump Street 1987Principal Harris★ 7.1 -
Deadly Deception 1987Coroner's Assistant★ 6.5 -
Spot Marks the X 1986Mr. Haskell★ 4 -
Hero in the Family 1986Capcom★ 6.1 -
L.A. Law 1986Judge Richard Bartke★ 7.1 -
I-Man 1986Surgeon★ 5 -
MacGyver 1985Wyatt Porter★ 7.7 -
Railroad Brakeman★ 6.9 -
Joanie Loves Chachi 1982Benny (as Don Totalmedia Davis)★ 5.1 -
Knots Landing 1979Warden Vernon Howard★ 6.8 -
Columbo 1971Bertie★ 8.1 -
Capcom★ 7.8