Don S. Davis
Acting
Born: Aug 04, 1942 — Died: Jun 29, 2008
From: Aurora, Missouri, USA
Credits: 30 titles
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
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodshop | Principal Jamison | 2010 | 3.3 |
| Wyvern | Colonel Travis Sherman | 2009 | 5.0 |
| Far Cry | General Roderick | 2008 | 3.708 |
| Stargate: Continuum | Lieutenant General George Hammond | 2008 | 7.132 |
| Vipers | Dr. Silverton | 2008 | 4.0 |
| Beyond Loch Ness | Neil Chapman | 2008 | 4.5 |
| The Unquiet | Bud Rollins | 2008 | 3.0 |
| Beneath | Joseph | 2007 | 5.395 |
| Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks | Self | 2007 | 7.4 |
| G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom | Wild Bill (voice) | 2004 | 7.167 |
| Savage Island | Keith Young | 2004 | 5.125 |
| G.I. Joe: Spy Troops | Wild Bill (voice) | 2003 | 6.0 |
| Postcards From The Cast | Self | 2001 | — |
| Alaska | Sergeant Grazer | 1996 | 5.858 |
| The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. | Colonel Zapf | 1996 | 6.167 |
| Beauty's Revenge | Sheriff | 1995 | 5.75 |
| Avalanche | Whitney | 1994 | 5.406 |
| Someone Else's Child | Sherwin Francis | 1994 | 5.0 |
| Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele | Norris | 1993 | — |
| Without a Kiss Goodbye | Mr. Harper | 1993 | 6.0 |
| Kuffs | Police Gun Instructor | 1992 | 5.774 |
| Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster | Bill Stevens | 1992 | 5.8 |
| Omen IV: The Awakening | Jake Madison | 1991 | 5.02 |
| Look Who's Talking Too | Dr. Fleischer | 1990 | 5.474 |
| Rescue Force | Commando | 1990 | 4.667 |
| Waiting for the Light | Dr. Norman | 1990 | 6.65 |
| Cadence | Haig | 1990 | 6.714 |
| Beyond the Stars | Phil Clawson | 1989 | 5.135 |
| Midnight Matinee | Earle Gardner | 1988 | 5.429 |
| Malone | Buddy | 1987 | 6.007 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1942 |
| From | Aurora, Missouri, USA |