Don S. Davis
Acting
Born August 4, 1942 · 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
Films (86)
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories
2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Woodshop
2010
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
2009
Wyvern
2009
The Uninvited
2009
Far Cry
2008
Vipers
2008
Stargate: Continuum
2008
The Unquiet
2008
Beyond Loch Ness
2008
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
Beneath
2007
The Still Life
2007
Child of Mine
2005
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom
2004
American Meltdown
2004
Savage Island
2004
Miracle
2004
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops
2003
Deadly Little Secrets
2002
Postcards From The Cast
2001
Suspicious River
2001
Hostage Negotiator
2001
The 6th Day
2000
Best in Show
2000
The Artist's Circle
2000
Tricks
1997
Con Air
1997
The Stepsister
1997
Dad's Week Off
1997
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
1997
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
1996
Shadow of a Doubt
1996
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
1996
The Fan
1996
Alaska
1996
The Limbic Region
1996
Kidz in the Wood
1996
Brothers of the Frontier
1996
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
1995
Beauty's Revenge
1995
Black Fox
1995
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
1995
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
1995
Hideaway
1995
A Family Divided
1995
Someone Else's Child
1994
Avalanche
1994
Final Appeal
1993
Needful Things
1993
Cliffhanger
1993
Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele
1993
Without a Kiss Goodbye
1993
Miracle on Interstate 880
1993
Hero
1992
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
1992
A League of Their Own
1992
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story
1992
Kuffs
1992
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
1991
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
1991
Captive
1991
Mystery Date
1991
Omen IV: The Awakening
1991
Chaindance
1991
Hook
1991
Blood River
1991
Look Who's Talking Too
1990
Cadence
1990
Memories of Murder
1990
Waiting for the Light
1990
Rescue Force
1990
Twin Peaks
1989
The Lady Forgets
1989
Look Who's Talking
1989
Beyond the Stars
1989
Watchers
1988
Midnight Matinee
1988
Stakeout
1987
Malone
1987
Deadly Deception
1987
Spot Marks the X
1986
Hero in the Family
1986
I-Man
1986
The Journey of Natty Gann
1985