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Don S. Davis
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American character actor (1942–2008)
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Don S. Davis was an American actor and sculptor. He was born in Aurora, Missouri, in 1942 and died in Gibsons in 2008. His career in acting spanned from 1981 until 2008. He worked as a film and television actor. Davis was employed by the University of British Columbia.
He was educated at Southern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and Missouri State University. Davis spoke and wrote in English. He was the native language of English. His cause of death was a myocardial infarction, which is classified as natural causes.
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Film & TV
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,…
Known for
- Moving Through Time: Fire Walk With Me Memories — Self2014
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces — Maj. Garland Briggs2014
- Woodshop — Principal Jamison2010
- Wyvern — Colonel Travis Sherman2009
- The Uninvited — Mr. Henson2009
- Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods — Major General George Hammond2009
- Far Cry — General Roderick2008
- Stargate: Continuum — Lieutenant General George Hammond2008
- Vipers — Dr. Silverton2008
- Beyond Loch Ness — Neil Chapman2008
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Key facts
- Born
- Donald Sinclair Davis , ( 1942-08-04 ) August 4, 1942, Aurora, Missouri , U.S .
- Died
- June 29, 2008 (2008-06-29) (aged 65), Gibsons, British Columbia , Canada
- Occupations
- Actor stuntman stunt coordinator choreographer painter sculptor soldier professor
- Years active
- 1981–2008
- Spouse
- Ruby Fleming ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2003 )
- Allegiance
- United States
- Branch
- United States Army
- Service years
- 1960s
- Rank
- Captain
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- Don
- Family name
- Davis
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Aurora
- Place of death
- Gibsons
- Occupation
- voice actor
- Educated at
- Missouri State University
- Employer
- University of British Columbia
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Native language
- English language
- Official website
- www.donsdavisart.com
- Image
- Don S. Davis DF-SD-03-14217.jpg
- Height
- 1.78
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- Commons category
- Don S. Davis
- cause of death
- myocardial infarction
- date of birth
- 1942-08-04
- date of death
- 2008-06-29
- manner of death
- natural causes
- start of work period
- 1981-00-00
- end of work period
- 2008-00-00
- different from
- Donald Davis
- writing language
- English language
- described at URL
- www.gateworld.net/universe/s1/subversion-45
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Encyclopedic overview
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), and earlier for playing Major Garland Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991) and Captain William Scully in The X-Files. In animation, he was also known as Wild Bill in the 2003 direct-to-video animated movie G.I. Joe: Spy Troops and its 2004 sequel, G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom. He was also a theater professor, painter, and United States Army captain.
Early life and education
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