Don S. Davis

Born: 1942-08-04, Aurora, Missouri, USA

Died: 2008-06-29

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

• Supernatural (2005)
• The X-Files (1993)
• Twin Peaks (1990)
• Stargate SG-1 (1997)
• Psych (2006)
• Stargate Atlantis (2004)
• MacGyver (1985)
• Knots Landing (1979)
• L.A. Law (1986)
• Highlander: The Series (1992)
• Northern Exposure (1990)
• Andromeda (2000)
• The Outer Limits (1995)
• Wiseguy (1987)
• Midnight Matinee (1988)
• Viper (1994)
• Con Air (1997)
• Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997)
• Booker (1989)
• Hook (1991)
• Cliffhanger (1993)
• Screen One (1989)
• Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996)
• The 6th Day (2000)
• The Marshal (1995)
• A League of Their Own (1992)
• Needful Things (1993)
• Look Who's Talking (1989)
• The Fan (1996)
• Best in Show (2000)