Don S. Davis
Don S. Davis | |
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| Born | Don Sinclair Davis |
| Website | http://www.donsdavis.com |
Don Sinclair Davis (August 4 1942 - June 29 2008)[1][2][3] was an American character actor,[4][5] theatre professor,[1] painter[1][5] and captain in the United States Army.[3]
Career
He was perhaps best known for playing General George S. Hammond in the science fiction television series Stargate SG-1 (1997 – 2007),[1] and earlier for playing Major Garland Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990 – 1991). In the TV show MacGyver, he was the stunt/photography double for Dana Elcar.[6] He was often mistaken for Elcar, and vice-versa. Davis did appear in two episodes of MacGyver, as a different character each time. His first appearance was as a cement truck driver in the episode "Blow Out", and his second appearance was as the poacher Wyatt Porter in "The Endangered".[7] He also played Scully's father in the series The X-Files. Canadian audiences may also be familiar with Davis thanks to his appearance in one of the famous Heritage Minutes, in which he played an arrogant American gold prospector who pulls a gun on Mountie Sam Steele[8]. He also played the role of the Racine Belles' manager in the movie "A League of Their Own".
Personal life
Davis was born in Aurora, Missouri, a town in the Ozark Mountains. He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in theater and art from Southwest Missouri State College. He received a master's degree in theatre from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1970.[9] He taught for several years before returning to SIU to complete a Ph.D. in theatre. He began working in the film industry in the 1980s, while teaching at the University of British Columbia. In 1987 he stopped teaching in order to pursue acting full-time.
Not satisfied with just acting, he was also a visual artist, spending most of his free time painting or carving. Davis grew up painting, sculpting and drawing. He continued to pursue these crafts his entire life, supplementing his income with design commissions and art sales.
Davis died on June 29 2008.[2] The cause of death was reported to be a massive heart attack.[1][3] In lieu of flowers or gifts, the Davis's family requested that donations be made to the American Heart Association in his memory.[10]
Filmography
- Burn Up (2008)
- Beyond Loch Ness (2008) — Neil Chapman
- Far Cry (2008)
- Stargate: Continuum (2008) – Lieutenant General George Hammond
- The Unquiet (2008) — Bud Rollins
- Stargate SG-1 (1997 – 2007) — Maj. Gen./Lt. Gen. George Hammond
- Psych (2006)
- The West Wing — Reverend Don Butler
- G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004) — Wild Bill (voice)
- Meltdown (2004) — NRC Carl Mansfield
- Miracle (2004) — Bob Fleming
- NCIS (2004) — MTAC Control Officer
- Andromeda (2004) — Avineri
- Stargate Atlantis (2004) — Maj. Gen. George Hammond
- Savage Island (2003) — Keith Young
- G.I.Joe: Spy Troops the Movie (2003) — Wild Bill (voice)
- The Twilight Zone (2003) — Dr. Tate
- The Chris Isaak Show (2002) — Del
- Just Cause (2002) — Thornton
- Deadly Little Secrets (2001) — The Chief
- Hostage Negotiator (2001) — Alexander Daniels
- The 6th Day (2000) — Cardinal de la Jolla
- Best in Show (2000) — Mayflower Best in Show Judge Everett Bainbridge
- Suspicious River (2000) — Golf shirt man
- Atomic Train (1999) — General Harlan Ford
- Con Air (1997) — Man in Car
- Viper (1996) — Lloyd
- Prisoner of Zenda, Inc. (1996) — Colonel Zapf
- The Fan (1996) — Stook
- Alaska (1996) — Sergeant Grazer
- Poltergeist: The Legacy (1996) — Harold Taggart
- The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky (1995) — Mr. Smith
- The Outer Limits (1995) — Army General
- The Outer Limits (1995) — Detective
- The X-Files (1994) — Captain William Scully
- Needful Things (1993) — Reverend Willie Rose
- Cliffhanger (1993) — Stuart
- Highlander: The Series (1993) — Palance
- Columbo: A Bird in the Hand (1992) — Bertie
- A League of Their Own (1992) — Charlie Collins (Racine coach)
- Hook (1991) — Dr. Fields
- The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw (1991) — Rodeo announcer
- Omen IV: The Awakening (1991) — Jake Madison
- Look Who's Talking Too (1990) — Dr. Fleischer
- Twin Peaks (1990–1991) — Major Garland Briggs
- Cadence (1990) — Haig
- Look Who's Talking (1989) — Dr. Fleischer
- MacGyver (1985–1991) — Stunt Double for Dana Elcar
- Joanie Loves Chachi (1982) — Benny
References
- ^ a b c d e Chad Skelton (2008-06-30). "Actor Don S. Davis dies in Gibsons". The Vancouver Sun.
- ^ a b "The passing of two greats". Armageddon Expo. 2008-07-01.
- ^ a b c "Don S. Davis: 1942-2008". GateWorld. 2008-06-30.
- ^ "Don S. Davis Profile". IGN.
- ^ a b "Don S. Davis - 1948-2008". Zap2it. 2008-07-04.
- ^ ""MacGyver" (1985) - Full cast and crew". IMDb.com.
- ^ ""MacGyver" The Endangered (1988)". IMDb.com.
- ^ "Heritage Minute featuring Don S. Davis". youtube.com.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Don S. Davis". TV.com. Retrieved 2008-02-11.
- ^ "Don S. Davis". GateWorld. Retrieved 2008-07-08.