Don S. Davis
Acting
🎂 1942-08-04
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
Cast credits(130)
Control Officer
2003
Trotter
2005
George Hammond
1997
Bertie
1971
Camden McCallum Sr.
2006
Captain William Scully
1993
Garland Briggs
1990
Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
1990
Principal Harris
1987
Frank
1987
Lt. Donnelly
1987
Principal
1987
Wyatt Porter
1985
Cement Truck Driver
1985
Senator Harlan Ellis
2002
Major General George Hammond
2004
Josiah Richmond
1989
Lloyd
1994
Judge Richard Bartke
1986
Dr. Tate
2002
Reverend Don Butler
1999
Warden Vernon Howard
1979
Dr. Morris
1987
Avineri
2000
Lloyd Hillegas
1990
Agent Ruck
1987
Mr. Washington
1997
General Callahan
1995
Detective Wilson
1995
1989
Electrician
1987
Palance
1992
Harold Taggart
1996
Wilton Fisker
1996
General Harlan Ford
1999
Capcom
1954
Mr. Mitchell
2007
Thorton
2002
Tiger Larkin
1995
Dr. Fields
1991
Man In Car
1997
Del
2001
Stuart
1993
Sheriff Dan Filcher
1992
Benny (as Don Totalmedia Davis)
1982
Cardinal de la Jolla
2000
Racine Coach Charlie
1992
Earle Gardner
1988
Mayflower Best in Show Judge
2000
Dr. Fleischer
1989
Mr. Henson
2009
Lieutenant General George Hammond
2008
Roy Church
1996
Dr. Fleischer
1990
Maj. Garland Briggs
1989
Chief Sterling
1990
Stook
1996
Probation Officer
1992
Reverend Rose
1993
Bob Fleming
2004
Joseph
2007
Police Gun Instructor
1992
Haig
1990
Jake Madison
1991
Prison Gate Guard
1987
Dr. Martin
1995
Sergeant Grazer
1996
General Roderick
2008
Maj. Garland Briggs
2014
Veterinarian
1988
Railroad Brakeman
1985
Doheny
1991
Major General George Hammond
2009
Neil Chapman
2008
Mr. Smith
1995
Buddy
1987
Deputy Mack
1991
Colonel Travis Sherman
2009
Colonel Zapf
1996
The Chief
2002
Dr. Silverton
2008
Phil Clawson
1989
1995
Lt. Silk
1990
Dave
1993
Rodeo Announcer
1991
Glen Holt
1995
Dewey
1996
Mayor Bob Hart
1997
Dr. Norman
1990
McCann
1992
Philip Baywood
1991
Bill Stevens - Exxon
1992
Sheriff
1995
Hank
1997
Himself
2014
Man
1997
Dr. Bennett
1989
Police Chief
2005
Principal
1996
Kevin Carroll Sr.
1996
Congressman Howard K. Apples
1991
Detective Larson
1995
NRC Carl Mansfield
2004
Whitney
1994
Coroner's Assistant
1987
Wild Bill (voice)
2003
2007
Chief Payne
1996
Mr. Fernot
2007
Golf Shirt Man
2001
Byron Holcomb
1996
Surgeon
1986
Capcom
1986
Judge Gray
1993
Commando
1990
Sherwin Francis
1994
Detective Church
1997
Bud Rollins
2008
Mr. Harper
1993
Self
2001
Keith Young
2004
Sergeant
1991
Norris
1993
Mr. Haskell
1986
Wild Bill (voice)
2004
Principal Jamison
2010
Alexander Daniels
2001
1995
2000