Don S. Davis
Biography
Donald Sinclair Davis (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008) 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
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories
2014
as Self
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Maj. Garland Briggs
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Woodshop
2010
as Principal Jamison
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
2009
as Major General George Hammond
Wyvern
2009
as Colonel Travis Sherman
The Uninvited
2009
as Mr. Henson
Far Cry
2008
as General Roderick
Vipers
2008
as Dr. Silverton
Stargate: Continuum
2008
as Lieutenant General George Hammond
The Unquiet
2008
as Bud Rollins
Beyond Loch Ness
2008
as Neil Chapman
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
as Self
Beneath
2007
as Joseph
The Still Life
2007
as Mr. Fernot
Child of Mine
2005
as Police Chief
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom
2004
as Wild Bill (voice)
American Meltdown
2004
as NRC Carl Mansfield
Savage Island
2004
as Keith Young
Miracle
2004
as Bob Fleming
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops
2003
as Wild Bill (voice)
Deadly Little Secrets
2002
as The Chief
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Postcards From The Cast
2001
as Self
Suspicious River
2001
as Golf Shirt Man
Hostage Negotiator
2001
as Alexander Daniels