Personal Info
Birth date
1942-08-04 (82 Years)
Day of death
2008-06-29
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Aurora, Missouri, USA
Also known as
Don Sinclair Davis
Don Davis
Don S. David
Don S. Davis
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
Filmography
Supernatural
8.296
Overview:
When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, battling every kind of supernatural threat they encounter along the way.NCIS
7.622
Overview:
From murder and espionage to terrorism and stolen submarines, a team of special agents investigates any crime that has a shred of evidence connected to Navy and Marine Corps personnel, regardless of rank or position.Stargate SG-1
8.3
Overview:
The story of Stargate SG-1 begins about a year after the events of the feature film, when the United States government learns that an ancient alien device called the Stargate can access a network of such devices on a multitude of planets. SG-1 is an elite Air Force special operations team, one of more than two dozen teams from Earth who explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats such as the Goa'uld, Replicators, and the Ori.The X-Files
8.4
Overview:
The exploits of FBI Special Agents Fox Mulder and Dana Scully who investigate X-Files: marginalized, unsolved cases involving paranormal phenomena. Mulder believes in the existence of aliens and the paranormal while Scully, a skeptic, is assigned to make scientific analyses of Mulder's discoveries that debunk Mulder's work and thus return him to mainstream cases.Psych
7.871
Overview:
Thanks to his police officer father's efforts, Shawn Spencer spent his childhood developing a keen eye for detail (and a lasting dislike of his dad). Years later, Shawn's frequent tips to the police lead to him being falsely accused of a crime he solved. Now, Shawn has no choice but to use his abilities to perpetuate his cover story: psychic crime-solving powers, all the while dragging his best friend, his dad, and the police along for the ride.The West Wing
8.258
Overview:
The West Wing provides a glimpse into presidential politics in the nation's capital as it tells the stories of the members of a fictional presidential administration. These interesting characters have humor and dedication that touches the heart while the politics that they discuss touch on everyday life.Columbo
8.088
Overview:
Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.The Twilight Zone
7.2
Overview:
A 2002 revival of Rod Serling's 1950/60s television series, The Twilight Zone, with actor Forest Whitaker assuming Serling's role as narrator and on-screen host.Twin Peaks
8.3
Overview:
The body of Laura Palmer is washed up on a beach near the small Washington state town of Twin Peaks. FBI Special Agent Dale Cooper is called in to investigate her strange demise only to uncover a web of mystery that ultimately leads him deep into the heart of the surrounding woodland and his very own soul.MacGyver
7.7
Overview:
He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon. Armed with only a knapsack filled with everyday items he picks up along the way, he improvises his way out of every peril the bad guys throw at him. Making a bomb out of chewing gum? Fixing a speeding car's breaks... while he's riding in it? Using soda pop to cook up tear gas? That's all in a day's adventures for MacGyver. He's part Boy Scout, part genius. And all hero.Knots Landing
6.868
Overview:
The domestic adventures, misdeeds and everyday interactions of five families living on a cul-de-sac in a small California community.Stargate Atlantis
8
Overview:
With the Ancients' city of Atlantis discovered in the Pegasus Galaxy by Stargate Command, Dr. Elizabeth Weir and Major Sheppard lead a scientific expedition to the ancient abandoned city. Once there, the team not only find themselves unable to contact Earth, but their explorations unexpectedly reawaken the Ancients' deadly enemies, The Wraith, who hunger for this new prey. Now with the help of newfound local allies like Teyla Emmagan, the Atlantis Team sets about to uncover their new home's secrets even as their war of survival against the Wraith begins.21 Jump Street
7.173
Overview:
21 Jump Street revolves around a group of young cops who would use their youthful appearance to go undercover and solve crimes involving teenagers and young adults.Highlander: The Series
7.407
Overview:
Duncan MacLeod cannot die -- he is a 400-year-old immortal, who has seen his share of humanity's history. Still, he risks his life in battle against other immortals and tries to save people from harm.Northern Exposure
7.9
Overview:
After receiving a scholarship from the state, a recent Columbia University medical school graduate is required to set up his practice in an eccentric Alaskan town.Andromeda
7.118
Overview:
Captain Dylan Hunt and his crew quest to restore a government that once presided over an extended peace and prosperity.The Wonderful World of Disney
7.774
Overview:
Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.Viper
6
Overview:
Viper is an action-adventure TV series about a special task force set up by the federal government to fight crime in the fictional city of Metro City, California that is perpetually under siege from one crime wave after another. The weapon used by this task force is an assault vehicle that masquerades as a Dodge Viper RT/10 roadster and coupe. The series takes place in "the near future". The primary brand of vehicles driven in the show were Chrysler or subsidiary companies. The Viper Defender "star car" was designed by Chrysler Corporation engineers. The exterior design of the car was produced by Chrysler stylist Steve Ferrerio.L.A. Law
7.1
Overview:
L.A. Law is an American television legal drama series that ran for eight seasons on NBC from September 15, 1986, to May 19, 1994. Created by Steven Bochco and Terry Louise Fisher, it contained many of Bochco's trademark features including a large number of parallel storylines, social drama and off-the-wall humor. It reflected the social and cultural ideologies of the 1980s and early 1990s, and many of the cases featured on the show dealt with hot-topic issues such as abortion, racism, gay rights, homophobia, sexual harassment, AIDS, and domestic violence. The series often also reflected social tensions between the wealthy senior lawyer protagonists and their less well-paid junior staff. The show was popular with audiences and critics, and won 15 Emmy Awards throughout its run, four of which were for Outstanding Drama Series.Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show
5.6
Overview:
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show is an American syndicated science fiction sitcom based on the 1989 film, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. It expands upon the original film's concept of a shrinking experiment gone wrong to include a myriad of experiments gone awry. It debuted in first-run syndication on September 1, 1997 and ran for three consecutive seasons, concluding with the 66th episode on May 20, 2000. Peter Scolari took over the role as Wayne Szalinski, the wacky inventor in the original film, played by Rick Moranis. Each episode incorporates new technologies and digital effects to feature the family in various new adventures. The series was filmed in Calgary, Alberta, with its main studios located in Currie Barracks, a decommissioned Canadian Forces dormitory.The Outer Limits
7.722
Overview:
Anthology series of composed of distinct story episodes, sometimes with a plot twist at the end, with occasional recurring story elements that were often tied together during season-finale clip shows.Wiseguy
6.5
Overview:
Vinnie Terranova does time in a New Jersey penitentiary to set up his undercover role as an agent for the OCB (Organized Crime Bureau) of the United States. His roots in a traditional Italian city neighborhood form the underlying dramatic base throughout the series, bringing him into conflict with his conservative mother and other family members while acting undercover as syndicate enforcer.The New Adventures of Beans Baxter
5
Overview:
The New Adventures of Beans Baxter is an adventure/comedy television series The show revolves around the spy activities of Benjamin "Beans" Baxter Jr., a Kansas teenager who just moved with his parents and younger brother to Washington, D.C., as part of his father's reassignment as an employee of the US Postal Service. Beans witnesses his father's assassination via a bomb placed in his postal vehicle, then gets hired by the mysterious "Number Two", an agent/second-in-command of The Network, a secret spy agency. The main nemesis of The Network is the evil organization UGLI, headed by the equally evil Mr Sue and comedian Taylor Negron as his second-in-command henchman. Shortly after settling in his new hometown, Beans struck up a friendship with an all-around guy nicknamed "Woodshop" and his love life began in earnest when he later met a beautiful student nicknamed "Cake Lace". In one episode, former Miss Universe Shawn Weatherly played herself.Bordertown
6.5
Overview:
Bordertown is a television western-drama series that aired from 1989 to 1991. It depicts the town formerly known as Pemmican that was later renamed Bordertown when the western border between the United States and Canada was surveyed in 1880, dividing the town.The Sentinel
7.1
Overview:
The Sentinel is a Canadian-produced television series. In the jungles of peru, the fight for survival heightened his senses. Now, Detective Jim Ellison is a sentinel in the fight for justice. Anthropologist Blair Sandburg works side by side with Jim, helping him develop these senses.J.J. Starbuck
5
Overview:
J.J. Starbuck is an American crime drama series that aired on NBC from September 1987 to June 1988. The series follows cornpone-spouting Jerome Jeremiah "J.J." Starbuck, a billionaire Texan who wears ten-gallon hats, cowboy boots and fancy western shirts. He drives a flashy limousine with steer horns on the hood and a horn that plays "The Eyes of Texas," and spouts a steady stream of folksy homilies.Booker
5.1
Overview:
Booker is an American crime drama series starring Richard Grieco that aired on the Fox Network from September 24, 1989 to May 6, 1990. The series is a spin-off of 21 Jump Street and the second installment of the 21 Jump Street series. The character of Dennis Booker was originally a recurring character on that police drama during its third season. The theme song for the series, "Hot in the City", was performed by Billy Idol.Just Cause
9.5
Overview:
Just Cause is an award-winning Canadian legal drama television series produced by Mind's Eye Entertainment. Filming was done in Vancouver, British Columbia but the series is set in San Francisco, California.Nightmare Cafe
6
Overview:
Nightmare Cafe is a short-lived American telefantasy program which aired on NBC for an abridged first season from January to April 1992. While the overall tone of the program was that of a mystical fantasy, it frequently incorporated elements of dark humor, horror, and even outright comedy. A total of six episodes were produced before low ratings led to its cancellation. The series has subsequently been shown on the Sci Fi Channel as part of their Series Collection. The series began showing on NBC Universal's horror and suspense-themed cable channel, Chiller in March 2009.Acting
2014Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories as Himself
2014Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Maj. Garland Briggs
2010Woodshop as Principal Jamison
2009Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods as Major General George Hammond
2009Wyvern as Colonel Travis Sherman
2009The Uninvited as Mr. Henson
2008Far Cry as General Roderick
2008Vipers as Dr. Silverton
2008Stargate: Continuum as Lieutenant General George Hammond
2008The Unquiet as Bud Rollins
2008Beyond Loch Ness as Neil Chapman
2007Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks as Unknown
2007Flash Gordon (2 Episodes) as Mr. Mitchell
2007Beneath as Joseph
2007The Still Life as Mr. Fernot
2006Psych (1 Episode) as Camden McCallum Sr.
2005Child of Mine as Police Chief
2005Supernatural (1 Episode) as Trotter
2004G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom as Wild Bill (voice)
2004Stargate Atlantis (1 Episode) as Major General George Hammond
2004American Meltdown as NRC Carl Mansfield
2004Savage Island as Keith Young
2004Miracle as Bob Fleming
2003G.I. Joe: Spy Troops as Wild Bill (voice)
2003NCIS (1 Episode) as Control Officer
2002The Twilight Zone (1 Episode) as Dr. Tate
2002Just Cause (2 Episodes) as Thorton
2002The Dead Zone (3 Episodes) as Senator Harlan Ellis
2002Deadly Little Secrets as The Chief
2001Postcards From The Cast as Self
2001Suspicious River as Golf Shirt Man
2001The Chris Isaak Show (1 Episode) as Del
2001Hostage Negotiator as Alexander Daniels
2000The 6th Day as Cardinal de la Jolla
2000Andromeda (1 Episode) as Avineri
2000Best in Show as Mayflower Best in Show Judge
2000The Artist's Circle as Unknown
1999The West Wing (1 Episode) as Reverend Don Butler
1999Atomic Train (2 Episodes) as General Harlan Ford
1997Tricks as Man
1997Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1 Episode) as Mr. Washington
1997Stargate SG-1 (162 Episodes) as George Hammond
1997Con Air as Man In Car
1997The Stepsister as Detective Church
1997Dad's Week Off as Hank
1997Volcano: Fire on the Mountain as Mayor Bob Hart
1996The Angel of Pennsylvania Avenue as Dewey
1996Shadow of a Doubt as Kevin Carroll Sr.
1996In Cold Blood (2 Episodes) as Roy Church
1996The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. as Colonel Zapf
1996The Fan as Stook
1996Alaska as Sergeant Grazer
1996The Limbic Region as Chief Payne
1996Kidz in the Wood as Principal
1996Poltergeist: The Legacy (1 Episode) as Harold Taggart
1996Brothers of the Frontier as Byron Holcomb
1996The Sentinel (1 Episode) as Wilton Fisker
1995A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story as Glen Holt
1995Beauty's Revenge as Sheriff
1995Black Fox as Unknown
1995The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky as Mr. Smith
1995She Stood Alone: The Tailhook Scandal as Unknown
1995The Outer Limits (1, 1 Episode) as General Callahan, Detective Wilson
1995Hideaway as Dr. Martin
1995The Marshal (1 Episode) as Tiger Larkin
1995A Family Divided as Detective Larson
1994Someone Else's Child as Sherwin Francis
1994Avalanche as Whitney
1994Viper (1 Episode) as Lloyd
1993Final Appeal as Judge Gray
1993The X-Files (2 Episodes) as Captain William Scully
1993Needful Things as Reverend Rose
1993Cliffhanger as Stuart
1993Heritage Minutes: Sam Steele as Norris
1993Without a Kiss Goodbye as Mr. Harper
1993Miracle on Interstate 880 as Dave
1992Highlander: The Series (1 Episode) as Palance
1992Hero as Probation Officer
1992Dead Ahead: The Exxon Valdez Disaster as Bill Stevens - Exxon
1992A League of Their Own as Racine Coach Charlie
1992Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? The Bambi Bembenek Story as McCann
1992Nightmare Cafe (1 Episode) as Sheriff Dan Filcher
1992Kuffs as Police Gun Instructor
1991Posing: Inspired by Three Real Stories as Philip Baywood
1991The Gambler: The Luck Of The Draw as Rodeo Announcer
1991Captive as Deputy Mack
1991Mystery Date as Doheny
1991Omen IV: The Awakening as Jake Madison
1991Chaindance as Sergeant
1991Hook as Dr. Fields
1991Blood River as Congressman Howard K. Apples
1990Look Who's Talking Too as Dr. Fleischer
1990Broken Badges (3 Episodes) as Chief Sterling
1990Cadence as Haig
1990Memories of Murder as Lt. Silk
1990Northern Exposure (1 Episode) as Lloyd Hillegas
1990Waiting for the Light as Dr. Norman
1990Twin Peaks (17, 1 Episode) as Garland Briggs, Major Garland Briggs (archive footage)
1990Rescue Force as Commando
1989Twin Peaks as Maj. Garland Briggs
1989The Lady Forgets as Dr. Bennett
1989Look Who's Talking as Dr. Fleischer
1989Booker (1 Episode) as Unknown
1989Beyond the Stars as Phil Clawson
1989Bordertown (1 Episode) as Josiah Richmond
1988Watchers as Veterinarian
1988Midnight Matinee as Earle Gardner
1987J.J. Starbuck (1 Episode) as Electrician
1987Wiseguy (1 Episode) as Dr. Morris
1987Stakeout as Prison Gate Guard
1987The New Adventures of Beans Baxter (1 Episode) as Agent Ruck
1987Malone as Buddy
198721 Jump Street (1, 1, 1, 1 Episode) as Principal Harris, Frank, Lt. Donnelly, Principal
1987Deadly Deception as Coroner's Assistant
1986Spot Marks the X as Mr. Haskell
1986Hero in the Family as Capcom
1986L.A. Law (1 Episode) as Judge Richard Bartke
1986I-Man as Surgeon
1985MacGyver (1, 1 Episode) as Wyatt Porter, Cement Truck Driver
1985The Journey of Natty Gann as Railroad Brakeman
1982Joanie Loves Chachi (1 Episode) as Benny (as Don Totalmedia Davis)
1979Knots Landing (1 Episode) as Warden Vernon Howard
1971Columbo (1 Episode) as Bertie
1954The Wonderful World of Disney (1 Episode) as Capcom
Crew
2009Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods ... In Memory Of