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Don S. Davis

Don S. Davis

Acting·1942–2008·81 films

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.

Filmography

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