Don S. Davis
Known for: Acting
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
Series
NCIS
Control Officer
2003
Series
Supernatural
Trotter
2005
Series
Stargate SG-1
George Hammond
1997
Series
The X-Files
Captain William Scully
1993
Series
The West Wing
Don Butler
1999
Series
Columbo
Bertie Sopkowitz
1971
Series
Psych
Camden McCallum Sr.
2006
Series
Twin Peaks
Garland Briggs
1990
Series
Twin Peaks
Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
1990
Series
Stargate Atlantis
Major General George Hammond
2004
Series
MacGyver
Wyatt Porter
1985
Series
MacGyver
Cement Truck Driver
1985
Series
Knots Landing
Warden Vernon Howard
1979
Series
21 Jump Street
Principal Harris
1987
Series
21 Jump Street
Frank
1987
Series
21 Jump Street
Lt. Donnelly
1987
Series
21 Jump Street
Principal
1987
Series
21 Jump Street
Warden
1987
Series
L.A. Law
Judge Richard Bartke
1986
Series
Highlander: The Series
Palance
1992
Series
Northern Exposure
Lloyd Hillegas
1990
Series
Andromeda
Avineri
2000
Series
The Dead Zone
Senator Harlan Ellis
2002
Series
Heritage Minutes
Norris
1991
Series
The Outer Limits
General Callahan
1995
Series
The Outer Limits
Detective Wilson
1995
Film
Midnight Matinee
Earle Gardner
1988
Series
The Sentinel
Wilton Fisker
1996
Series
Wiseguy
Dr. Morris
1987
Series
Viper
Lloyd
1994
Series
The Twilight Zone
Dr. Tate
2002
Film
Con Air
Man In Car
1997
Film
Hook
Dr. Fields
1991
Series
Screen One
Bill Stevens
1989
Series
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
Mr. Washington
1997
Series
Bordertown
Josiah Richmond
1989
Series
Booker
Judge
1989
Series
Booker
Sheriff
1989
Film
Cliffhanger
Stuart
1993
Film
The 6th Day
Cardinal de la Jolla
2000
Film
Look Who's Talking
Dr. Fleischer
1989
Series
Flash Gordon
Mr. Mitchell
2007
Film
A League of Their Own
Racine Coach Charlie
1992
Film
The Uninvited
Mr. Henson
2009
Series
Poltergeist: The Legacy
Harold Taggart
1996
Film
The Fan
Stook
1996
Series
The Wonderful World of Disney
Capcom
1954
Film
Needful Things
Reverend Rose
1993
Series
The Chris Isaak Show
Del
2001
Film
Best in Show
Mayflower Best in Show Judge
2000
Series
The Marshal
Tiger Larkin
1995
Film
Stakeout
Prison Gate Guard
1987
Series
The Guard
Chuck
2008
Film
Twin Peaks
Maj. Garland Briggs
1989
Series
J.J. Starbuck
Electrician
1987
Film
Stargate: Continuum
Lieutenant General George Hammond
2008
Film
Look Who's Talking Too
Dr. Fleischer
1990
Film
Hero
Probation Officer
1992
Series
Just Cause
Thorton
2002
Film
Miracle
Bob Fleming
2004
Film
Watchers
Veterinarian
1988
Film
The Journey of Natty Gann
Railroad Brakeman
1985
Series
The New Adventures of Beans Baxter
Agent Ruck
1987
Series
In Cold Blood
Roy Church
1996
Film
Alaska
Sergeant Grazer
1996
Series
Nightmare Cafe
Sheriff Dan Filcher
1992
Series
Atomic Train
General Harlan Ford
1999
Film
Omen IV: The Awakening
Jake Madison
1991
Film
Hideaway
Dr. Martin
1995
Film
American Meltdown
NRC Carl Mansfield
2004
Film
Beyond Loch Ness
Neil Chapman
2008
Series
Broken Badges
Chief Sterling
1990
Film
Cadence
Haig
1990
Film
Far Cry
General Roderick
2008
Film
Mystery Date
Doheny
1991
Film
Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods
Major General George Hammond
2009
Film
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Maj. Garland Briggs
2014
Series
Burn Up
The Man
2008
Film
Malone
Buddy
1987
Film
Kuffs
Police Gun Instructor
1992
Film
Beneath
Joseph
2007
Film
Savage Island
Keith Young
2004
To Love and Die
Hal
2008
Film
Wyvern
Colonel Travis Sherman
2009
Film
The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw
Rodeo Announcer
1991
Film
Child of Mine
Police Chief
2005
Film
Vipers
Dr. Silverton
2008
Film
Waiting for the Light
Dr. Norman
1990
Film
Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
Mayor Bob Hart
1997
Film
The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky
Mr. Smith
1995
Film
Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories
Philip Baywood
1991
Film
Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster
Bill Stevens
1992
Film
Beauty's Revenge
Sheriff
1995
Film
Tricks
Man
1997
Film
Beyond the Stars
Phil Clawson
1989
Film
Memories of Murder
Lt. Silk
1990
Film
G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom
Wild Bill (voice)
2004
Film
A Family Divided
Detective Larson
1995
Film
Miracle on Interstate 880
Dave
1993
Film
The Unquiet
Bud Rollins
2008
Someone Else's Child
Sherwin Francis
1994
Film
G.I. Joe: Spy Troops
Wild Bill (voice)
2003
Shadow of a Doubt
Kevin Carroll Sr.
1996
Film
Kidz in the Wood
Principal
1996
Film
She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal
1995
Film
Hero in the Family
Capcom
1986
Film
The Lady Forgets
Dr. Bennett
1989
Film
Blood River
Congressman Howard K. Apples
1991
Film
Final Appeal
Judge Gray
1993
Woodshop
Principal Jamison
2010
Film
The Limbic Region
Chief Payne
1996
Film
Spot Marks the X
Mr. Haskell
1986
Film
Suspicious River
Golf Shirt Man
2001
Film
I-Man
Surgeon
1986
Film
A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story
Glen Holt
1995
Film
Deadly Deception
Coroner's Assistant
1987
Film
The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue
Dewey
1996
Film
Chaindance
Sergeant
1991
Film
Rescue Force
Commando
1990
Film
Brothers of the Frontier
Byron Holcomb
1996
Film
Deadly Little Secrets
The Chief
2002
Film
Avalanche
Whitney
1994
Film
The Still Life
Mr. Fernot
2007
Film
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Self
2007
Film
Dad's Week Off
Hank
1997
Film
Hostage Negotiator
Alexander Daniels
2001
Film
Captive
Deputy Mack
1991
Film
Black Fox
1995
Postcards From The Cast
Self
2001
Film
Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories
Self
2014
Film
Without a Kiss Goodbye
Mr. Harper
1993
The Stepsister
Detective Church
1997
Film
Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story
McCann
1992
Film
The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
Colonel Zapf
1996
Film
Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele
Norris
1993
The Artist's Circle
2000