Don Sinclair Davis was know to many as Don Davis. He was born August 4, 1942(1942-08-04) in Aurora, Missouri. he died June 29, 2008 at 65 in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada
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 Dana 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 leage of their own. Davis 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 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
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 Dana 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 leage of their own. Davis 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 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
No comments:
Post a Comment