Don S. Davis
Biography
Don S. Davis was an American actor and theater professor who was born and raised in Aurora, Missouri, and died in 2008. He earned theater degrees and taught before beginning film work in the 1980s while at the University of British Columbia, then left teaching in 1987 to act full time. His breakthrough came as Major Garland Briggs on Twin Peaks, and he played Captain William Scully on The X-Files. He was a main cast member of Stargate SG-1 for seven seasons as General George Hammond, later recurring and appearing on Stargate Atlantis. In animation he voiced Wild Bill in G.I. Joe: Spy Troops (2003) and G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom (2004). Other screen work included MacGyver, A League of Their Own, and the pilot of Psych.
65years old at death
- Born Aurora
- Died Gibsons
- Star sign: LeoThe sign runs July 23 to August 22
- Also credited as Don Sinclair Davis, Donald Sinclair Davis and Donald J Davis
Movie Career
- Films
- 23
- Career span
- 22 years1987 to 2009
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Big break
When the Twin Peaks pilot was being cast, Davis's agent sent him to audition. He met series creator David Lynch, did not read for him, and they just visited; Lynch liked him and started writing for him.
Own stunts
Before turning to acting full-time, Davis worked as a stunt and photography double for Dana Elcar on MacGyver, and also appeared in two episodes of the show as different characters.
A change of course
Davis was a captain at Fort Leonard Wood when he left the U.S. Army, and he worked with General Officers, which he said he used in Hammond and other characters.
A change of course
Davis taught at the University of British Columbia while beginning his film work in the 1980s, and in 1987 he stopped teaching to pursue acting full-time.
Early training
In 1970, Davis received a master's degree in theater from Southern Illinois University Carbondale. His thesis covered how stage settings were designed and built for Black Comedy and The Two Executioners.
Don S. Davis movies on Netflix
Best known for
The films on Netflix they are best known for, with the part played in each.
Most often with
Duncan Fraser appears in five of them, more than any other actor. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
Duncan Fraser's page
Gillian Barber's page
Stephen E. Miller's page
Michael Shanks's page
Jay Brazeau's page
Also two films together19 more actors
- Brenda CrichlowOmen IV: The Awakening (1991) and Look Who's Talking (1989)
- David LewisWyvern (2009) and Beyond Loch Ness (2008)
- Michael KopsaVipers (2008) and Miracle (2004)
- William B. DavisBeyond the Stars (1989) and Midnight Matinee (1989)
- Craig FairbrassFar Cry (2008) and Cliffhanger (1993)
- Tom McBeathBeneath (2007) and Hideaway (1995)
- Campbell LaneNeedful Things (1993) and Beyond the Stars (1989)
- Carrie GenzelBeyond Loch Ness (2008) and Far Cry (2008)
- Christopher JudgeStargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) and Stargate: Continuum (2008)
- Gary JonesStargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) and Stargate: Continuum (2008)
- David LewisWyvern (2009) and Beyond Loch Ness (2008)
- William S. TaylorOmen IV: The Awakening (1991) and Beyond the Stars (1989)
- Amanda TappingStargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) and Stargate: Continuum (2008)
- Suzanne RisticBeyond Loch Ness (2008) and Far Cry (2008)
- Matt HillMidnight Matinee (1989) and Watchers (1988)
- Peter WilliamsStargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) and Stargate: Continuum (2008)
- Richard Dean AndersonStargate SG-1: Children of the Gods (2009) and Stargate: Continuum (2008)
- Beatrice BoeppleMidnight Matinee (1989) and Stakeout (1987)
- Ghislaine CrawfordBeyond the Stars (1989) and Watchers (1988)
When several people share the same number of films, the ones with the most films on Netflix are in the chart.
Box office
What Don S. Davis's films earned in cinemas worldwide.
Combined worldwide box office
$797 million
12 of the 23 films have a worldwide figure.
Of the 23 films: 12 worldwide figure; 8 never in cinemas; 3 figure not found.
- 12Worldwide figure
- 8Never in cinemas
- 3Figure not found
Highest grossing
The eight biggest films earned 97% of the total. The bars are drawn to scale.
- 1$297M37.3% of the total
- 2$255M32.0% of the total
- 3$66M8.2% of the total
- 4$64M8.1% of the total
- 5$42M5.2% of the total
- 6$19M2.3% of the total
- 7$15M1.9% of the total
- 8$12M1.5% of the total
$27.5 millionfrom the other 4 films with a worldwide figure, 3% of the total
Online
Official profiles and reference pages.