As Actor
Wyvern
2009
5.0
Don S. Davis
Acting
Birth date
August 4, 1942
Birth place
Aurora, Missouri, USA
Death date
June 29, 2008
Biography
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
Featured in
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The Uninvited
2009
6.5
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Far Cry
2008
3.7
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Vipers
2008
4.1
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Stargate: Continuum
2008
7.2
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Beyond Loch Ness
2008
4.5
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Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
7.4
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Beneath
2007
5.4
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The Still Life
2007
2.8
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Child of Mine
2005
5.8
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G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom
2004
6.8
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American Meltdown
2004
5.1
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Savage Island
2004
5.2
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G.I. Joe: Spy Troops
2003
4.8
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Deadly Little Secrets
2002
1.7
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Hostage Negotiator
2001
5.0
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Tricks
1997
3.5
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Dad's Week Off
1997
3.1
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Volcano: Fire on the Mountain
1997
6.4
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The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc.
1996
5.8