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Don S. Davis

Aug 04, 1942 - Jun 29, 2008 (65 years old) in Aurora, Missouri, USA

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

Known For

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Supernatural
Trotter
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NCIS
Control Officer
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Columbo
Bertie
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Stargate SG-1
George Hammond
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Psych
Camden McCallum Sr.
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The X-Files
Captain William Scully
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Twin Peaks
Garland Briggs
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Stargate Atlantis
Major General George Hammond
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MacGyver
Cement Truck Driver
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The West Wing
Reverend Don Butler

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