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