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Don S. Davis

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1942-08-04

Day of Death

2008-06-29

Place of Birth

Aurora, Missouri, USA

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

Filmography (86)

⭐ 0 Role: Self

Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories

2014
⭐ 7.2 Role: Maj. Garland Briggs

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

2014
No Image
⭐ 3.3 Role: Principal Jamison

Woodshop

2010
⭐ 7.2 Role: Major General George Hammond

Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods

2009
⭐ 5.0 Role: Colonel Travis Sherman

Wyvern

2009
⭐ 6.4 Role: Mr. Henson

The Uninvited

2009
⭐ 3.7 Role: General Roderick

Far Cry

2008
⭐ 4.0 Role: Dr. Silverton

Vipers

2008
⭐ 7.1 Role: Lieutenant General George Hammond

Stargate: Continuum

2008
⭐ 3.0 Role: Bud Rollins

The Unquiet

2008
⭐ 4.5 Role: Neil Chapman

Beyond Loch Ness

2008
⭐ 7.4 Role: Self

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

2007
⭐ 5.4 Role: Joseph

Beneath

2007
⭐ 3.3 Role: Mr. Fernot

The Still Life

2007
⭐ 5.7 Role: Police Chief

Child of Mine

2005