Don S. Davis
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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
Known for
Credits
Midnight Matinee (1988)
as Earle Gardner
Con Air (1997)
as Man In Car
Hook (1991)
as Dr. Fields
Cliffhanger (1993)
as Stuart
The 6th Day (2000)
as Cardinal de la Jolla
A League of Their Own (1992)
as Racine Coach Charlie
Needful Things (1993)
as Reverend Rose
Best in Show (2000)
as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
Hero (1992)
as Probation Officer
Twin Peaks (1989)
as Maj. Garland Briggs
Look Who's Talking (1989)
as Dr. Fleischer
The Uninvited (2009)
as Mr. Henson
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
as Lieutenant General George Hammond
Miracle (2004)
as Bob Fleming
The Fan (1996)
as Stook
Stakeout (1987)
as Prison Gate Guard
Far Cry (2008)
as General Roderick
Look Who's Talking Too (1990)
as Dr. Fleischer
Omen IV: The Awakening (1991)
as Jake Madison
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
as Maj. Garland Briggs
Watchers (1988)
as Veterinarian
Mystery Date (1991)
as Doheny
Cadence (1990)
as Haig
The Journey of Natty Gann (1985)
as Railroad Brakeman
Kuffs (1992)
as Police Gun Instructor
Hideaway (1995)
as Dr. Martin
Alaska (1996)
as Sergeant Grazer
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009)
as Major General George Hammond
Beneath (2007)
as Joseph
Malone (1987)
as Buddy
Vipers (2008)
as Dr. Silverton
Beyond Loch Ness (2008)
as Neil Chapman
Tricks (1997)
as Man
I-Man (1986)
as Surgeon
Waiting for the Light (1990)
as Dr. Norman
The Limbic Region (1996)
as Chief Payne
Wyvern (2009)
as Colonel Travis Sherman
Blood River (1991)
as Congressman Howard K. Apples
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991)
as Rodeo Announcer
American Meltdown (2004)
as NRC Carl Mansfield
Beyond the Stars (1989)
as Phil Clawson
Child of Mine (2005)
as Police Chief
Hero in the Family (1986)
as Capcom
Black Fox (1995)
Actor
Shadow of a Doubt (1996)
as Kevin Carroll Sr.
Deadly Deception (1987)
as Coroner's Assistant
Final Appeal (1993)
as Judge Gray
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story (1995)
as Glen Holt
Dad's Week Off (1997)
as Hank
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster (1992)
as Bill Stevens
Captive (1991)
as Deputy Mack
Postcards From The Cast (2001)
as Self
Without a Kiss Goodbye (1993)
as Mr. Harper
Someone Else's Child (1994)
as Sherwin Francis
A Family Divided (1995)
as Detective Larson
The Stepsister (1997)
as Detective Church
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain (1997)
as Mayor Bob Hart
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995)
as Mr. Smith
The Still Life (2007)
as Mr. Fernot
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops (2003)
as Wild Bill (voice)
Kidz in the Wood (1996)
as Principal
Brothers of the Frontier (1996)
as Byron Holcomb
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue (1996)
as Dewey
Memories of Murder (1990)
as Lt. Silk
Avalanche (1994)
as Whitney
The Unquiet (2008)
as Bud Rollins
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007)
as Self
Suspicious River (2001)
as Golf Shirt Man
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004)
as Wild Bill (voice)
The Lady Forgets (1989)
as Dr. Bennett
Savage Island (2004)
as Keith Young
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996)
as Colonel Zapf
Miracle on Interstate 880 (1993)
as Dave
Spot Marks the X (1986)
as Mr. Haskell
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories (2014)
as Self
Chaindance (1991)
as Sergeant
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal (1995)
Actor
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story (1992)
as McCann
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories (1991)
as Philip Baywood
Beauty's Revenge (1995)
as Sheriff
Deadly Little Secrets (2002)
as The Chief
Hostage Negotiator (2001)
as Alexander Daniels
Rescue Force (1990)
as Commando
Woodshop (2010)
as Principal Jamison
The Artist's Circle (2000)
Actor
Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele (1993)
as Norris