Don S. Davis appears on screen in two episodes, as a cement truck driver in Blow Out and as a poacher in The Endangered. It is the state capital and is located in Honolulu County, which comprises the entirety of Oahu Island. June 27, 2008 Updates - Note From Rick - Andy. He is survived by wife Barbara W.; son Scott; daughters Lucy Lombardi, Jenny Dodson and Amy Davis; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Why 'Twin Peaks: The Return' Was the Most Groundbreaking TV Series Ever, ‘Twin Peaks’: Breaking Down Cooper’s Possible Fates and How He’ll Return to Twin Peaks, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods - Final Cut, Honey, It's No Fun Being an Illegal Alien, A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes: The Annette Funicello Story, The Ranger, the Cook and a Hole in the Sky, Calendar Girl, Cop, Killer? Christopher Judge stars as Teal'c in the Stargate series. Films. [6] He was often mistaken for Elcar, and vice versa. Wyatt MacGyver The Endangered. He appeared in a recurring role during Seasons 8 to 10, cutting back his commitment due to health problems. Updates - In Memoriam - Don S. Davis. Honolulu is an American city located on the island of Oahu in the non-continental US state of Hawaii. Hero 1993. Don Sinclair Davis (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008) [1] [2] was an American character actor [3] [4] best-known for playing General Hammond in the television series Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007), [1] and earlier for playing Major Garland Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991). [6] He also had a guest-starring role in the pilot episode of the comedy-drama television series Psych, playing the character of Mr. McCallum. He was born in Kansas City, Mo. His first and most often used knife was a "Spartan" model from Victorinox. He was also a theater professor, painter, and United States Army … “He was a wonderful man and I really wonderful actor.” Davis said of Elcar who passed away earlier this year. [8] He taught for several years before returning to SIUC to complete a Ph.D. in Theatre; his dissertation was "The Evolution of Scenography in the Western Theater". ... David liked me and started writing for me. Cement Truck Driver MacGyver Blow Out. Del Tynan Stargate SG-1 Space Race. Is also a skilled artist and woodcraftsman Don S. Kester Aug. 14, 2015 Don S. Kester, 88, of Pahoa, Hawaii, a retired Western Electric associated engineer and an Army veteran who served in World War II, died at home. Anderson responded, “Don was one of the most lovely gentlemen I’ve ever gotten to work with” and “the most effusively complimentary person” but with “nothing that was not genuine.” Stargate Sg-1: A Cable Channel Made Sure the Series Stayed Cancelled? He was an actor, known for Stargate SG-1 (1997-2007), Cliffhanger (1993) and The Uninvited (2009). Ibsen Dana Elcar (October 10, 1927 – June 6, 2005) was an American television and film character actor.He appeared in about 40 films as well as on the 1980s and 1990s television series He was married to Ruby Fleming-Davis. The writers of Stargate Atlantis paid him homage by mentioning the death of his character George Hammond and naming a spaceship after him in the final episode of the show airing January 9, 2009. He was also a theater professor,[1] painter,[1][4] and United States Army captain. Worked with Richard Dean Anderson before the "Stargate SG-1" (1997) series; he was Dana Elcar's body double on "MacGyver" (1985). So someone suggested that I get an agent in Seattle. So when they were casting the Twin Peaks pilot my agent sent me out to the audition. I met series creator David Lynchand didn't actually read for him — we just visited. The knife seen in the opening credits of each episode was a Wenger, as noted by its long keychain. When Riley was twelve, Diane began dating Jack Dalton. He died on June 29, 2008 in Gibsons, British Columbia, Canada. Served three years in the Army, including a stint in Korea during the Vietnam War. He also played Dana Scully 's … Original Cast: Richard Dean Anderson as Jack O'Neill Michael Shanks as Daniel Jackson Amanda Tapping as Samantha Carter Christopher Judge as Teal'c Don S. Davis as George Hammond Teryl Rothery as Janet Fraiser . But because of my accent in the '80s I couldn't play a Canadian in commercials. Davis married Ruby Fleming in 2003, by which time he had a son, Matt Davis, from a previous marriage. "[7] He was a captain at Fort Leonard Wood by the time he left the U.S. Army, "and worked with General Officers, so I've been able to use that in Hammond and other characters. [9] He also played the role of the Racine Belles' manager in the movie A League of Their Own. Don S. Davis was born on August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri, USA as Don Sinclair Davis. [1] In 1987, he stopped teaching in order to pursue acting full-time. The last questioner asked if Anderson had particularly fond memories of the late Don S. Davis, who played General Hammond on Stargate SG-1. I had a good resume. There are at least a dozen people from that show who are lifelong friends because of that show. Davis grew up painting, sculpting and drawing. Davis did appear in two episodes of MacGyver, as a different character each time. Additional Cast: Corin Nemec as Jonas Quinn (season 6) Beau Bridges as Hank Landry (season 9-10) Ben Browder as Cameron Mitchell (season 9 … Don Sinclair Davis, PhD (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008) was an American character actor, theater professor, painter and United States Army captain.He was best known for the role of General Hammond on Stargate SG-1, although his connection with Richard Dean Anderson went back to his time as a stunt double on MacGyver for Anderson's co-star, Dana Elcar. He was an actor, known for A League of Their Own (1992), The Fan (1996) and Stargate SG-1 (1997). [1][2] His ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean. Taught at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, B.C. Don S. Davis was born on August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri, USA as Don Sinclair Davis. But because of my accent in the '80s I couldn't play a Canadian in commercials. He is best remembered for his television roles including that of 'Major Garland Briggs' on "Twin Peaks" from 1990 to 1991, and that of 'Major General George S. Hammond' on "Stargate SG-1" from 1997 to 2007. He also played Dana Scully's father in the series The X-Files. The Bambi Bembenek Story, The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw, Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks, Twin Peaks Cast Interviews: 'Origin' 'Production' 'Legacy', Moving Through Time: Fire Walk with Me Memories. Both Riley and Diana believed he sold bathroom tile, although at the time he was actually working for the CIA. He liked the chemistry I had with other players. On the 1967 comedy series Gilligan's Island, the S.S. Minnow was docked out of Honolulu. Looking through the list at IMDBbrings up quite a few names that are familiar, though not all in Stargate. Don S. Davis - Don S. Davis was born Don Sinclair Davis on August 4, 1942 in Aurora, Missouri. 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. She is the mother of Riley Davis and ex wife of Elwood Davis. Don S. Davis knew Richard Dean Anderson (O'Neill) from Anderson's starring role in MacGyver, in which Davis was a stand-in for Dana Elcar (playing Pete Thornton, MacGyver's boss) before making several guest appearances. Davis did appear in two episodes of MacGyver, as a different character each time. So when they were casting the Twin Peaks pilot my agent sent me out to the audition. Her husband was abusive towards her, something which Riley was aware of, and they split up at some point in her childhood. [5] He said that "during the Vietnam era" he "was with the 7th Infantry in Korea" and at another point was "a personnel and administration officer; I ran records branches. He continued to pursue these crafts his entire life, supplementing his income with design commissions and art sales. MacGyver was the hit series that ran on ABC for seven years and starred Richard Dean Anderson. [1], He got the role of the eloquently spoken Major Briggs, he said, when "I was living in Vancouver and doing local work. He died on June 29 MacGyver's Swiss Army knife went through a few changes over the early episodes. 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". Filmography Facts. I did and was able to get commercial work and acting jobs there. Djano MacGyver Black Rhino. Alvin Sanders. Don Sinclair Davis (August 4, 1942 – June 29, 2008)[1][2] was an American character actor[3][4] best known for playing General Hammond in the television series Stargate SG-1 (1997–2007),[1] and earlier for playing Major Garland Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991). I did and was able to get commercial work and acting jobs there. ... left teaching to pursue acting. The second season of MacGyver (1985), on which he played the role of Peter Thornton, was released on DVD in the United States on June 7, 2005, only one day after his death. I'm sure there are others I've missed, especially BTS crew. ... David like… "[7], In 1970 he received a Master's Degree in Theatre from the Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIU); his thesis was "Design and Construction of Stage Settings for Black Comedy and The Two Executioners". I did three days on the pilot and then went on to the series. 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