Don S. Davis

Donald Sinclair Davis (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008) was an American actor best known for playing General George Hammond in the television series Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007), He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College. He was a captain at Fort Leonard Wood by the time he left the U.S. Army, "and worked with General Officers, so I've been able to use that in Hammond and other characters." He taught for several years before returning to SIUC to complete a Ph.D. degree in theatre; his dissertation was "The Evolution of Scenography in the Western Theater".

He began working in the film industry in the 1980s, while teaching at the University of British Columbia. and played the role of the Racine Belles' manager in the movie A League of Their Own.

Personal life Davis married Ruby Fleming in 2003, by which time he had a son, Matt Davis, from a previous marriage.

Davis was also a visual artist, spending most of his free time painting or carving. He grew up painting, sculpting, and drawing, and continued to pursue these crafts his entire life, supplementing his income with design commissions and art sales. On the DVD commentary track for Stargate SG-1 season 6 episode 17 ("Disclosure"), Davis said that he once had a job carving wooden cigar store Indians that were sold at Silver Dollar City.

Selected filmography

The Journey of Natty Gann (1985) — Railroad Brakeman Malone (1987) — Buddy Stakeout (1987) — Prison Gate Guard Watchers (1988) — Veterinarian Beyond the Stars (1989) — Phil Clawson Look Who's Talking (1989) — Dr. Fleischer Cadence (1990) — Haig (uncredited) Look Who's Talking Too (1990) — Dr. Fleischer Omen IV: The Awakening (1991, TV movie) — Jake Madison Chaindance (1991) — Sergeant Mystery Date (1991) — Doheny The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991, TV movie) — Rodeo announcer Hook (1991) — Dr. Fields Kuffs (1992) — Police gun instructor Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) — Maj. Garland Briggs (scenes deleted) A League of Their Own (1992) — Charlie Collins (Racine coach) Cliffhanger (1993) — Stuart Needful Things (1993) — Reverend Willie Rose Max (1994) — Earl Pomerance Hideaway (1995) — Dr. Martin The Fan (1996) — Stook Alaska (1996) — Sergeant Grazer The Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996, TV movie) — Colonel Zapf Volcano: Fire on the Mountain (1997, TV movie) — Mayor Bob Hart Dad's Week Off (1997, TV movie) — Hank Con Air (1997) — Man driving Volvo Suspicious River (2000) — Golf shirt man Best in Show (2000) — Mayflower Best in Show Judge Everett Bainbridge The 6th Day (2000) — Cardinal de la Jolla Deadly Little Secrets (2002) — The Chief G.I. Joe: Spy Troops — The movie (2003, TV movie) — Wild Bill (voice) Miracle (2004) — Bob Fleming Stargate: SG3000 (2004, Short) — Computer Representation of George Hammond (voice) Savage Island (2004) — Keith Young Meltdown (2004, TV movie) — NRC Carl Mansfield G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) — Wild Bill (voice) The Still Life (2006) — Mr. Fernot Seed (2006) — Davis Beneath (2007) — Joseph Beyond Loch Ness (2008, TV movie) — Neil Chapman Stargate: Continuum (2008) — Lt. Gen. George Hammond Vipers (2008, TV movie) — Dr. Silverton Far Cry (2008) — General Roderick The Uninvited (2009) — Mr. Henson Wyvern (2008, TV movie) — Colonel Travis Sherman (dedicated to Davis) Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut (2009) — Maj. Gen. George Hammond (dedicated to Davis) Woodshop (2009) — Principal Jamison Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) — Major Garland Briggs

Partial television credits

MacGyver (1985–1991) — stunt double for Dana Elcar 21 Jump Street (1987) — Principal Harris, and (1988) — Frank Booker (1989) — Sheriff L.A. Law (1990) — Judge Richard Bartke Twin Peaks (1990–1991) — Major Garland Briggs Columbo: A Bird in the Hand (1992) — Bertie Highlander: The Series (1993) — Palance Heritage Minutes (1993) — Norris The X-Files (1994) — Captain William Scully (2 episodes) Northern Exposure (1994) — Lloyd Hillegas, season 5, episode 23 Madison (1994—1996) — Mr. Winslow (7 episodes) Black Fox (1995 miniseries) — Sergeant The Outer Limits (1995) — General Callahan, Detective Wilson Profit (1996) – Former Sheriff Crew (2 episodes) Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) — Harold Taggart In Cold Blood (1996 miniseries) Viper (1996) — Lloyd Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007) — Major General/Lieutenant General George Hammond Atomic Train (1999 miniseries) — General Harlan Ford The Chris Isaak Show (2002) — Del Just Cause (2002) — Thornton The Twilight Zone (2003) — Dr. Tate Stargate Atlantis (2004) — Major General George Hammond Andromeda (2004) — Avineri NCIS (2004) — MTAC Control Officer The West Wing (2005) — Reverend Don Butler The Dead Zone (2005) — Senator Harlan Ellis (3 episodes) Psych (2006) — Mr. McCallum Supernatural (2007) — Trotter Flash Gordon (2007) — Mr. Mitchell Burn Up (2008 miniseries) — The Man Twin Peaks: The Return (2017) — Major Garland Briggs (archival footage)