Daniel Jackson (Stargate)
| Daniel Jackson | |
|---|---|
| First appearance | Stargate |
| Last appearance | "Incursion" (Universe) |
| Portrayed by |
James Spader (1994) Michael Shanks (1997-2010) |
| Information | |
| Species | Human |
| Occupation |
Archaeologist Linguist |
| Family | Melburn Jackson (father), Claire Jackson (mother), Nick Ballard (grandfather), Sha're (wife), Shifu (step-son), Skaara (brother in law), Kasuf (father in law) |
| Nationality | American |
Daniel Jackson, Ph.D., is a fictional character in the military science fiction franchise Stargate, and one of the main characters of the series Stargate SG-1. He is portrayed by James Spader in the 1994 film Stargate, and by Michael Shanks in Stargate SG-1 and other SG-1 derived media. Jackson is the only Stargate character to appear in all of the films and series in the franchise (not including Stargate Infinity); the main character Jack O'Neill did not appear in the 2008 film The Ark of Truth.
In the 1994 film, Dr. Jackson is an archaeologist who is a part of the first team to go through the Stargate on a reconnaissance mission, led by Colonel Jack O'Neil. He then becomes one of the main characters of the subsequent television series Stargate SG-1, where he, Jack O'Neill, Samantha Carter and Teal'c make up SG-1, a part of the Stargate Program whose goal is to explore the galaxy and defend against alien threats. Jackson is part of SG-1 until his death at the end of the season 5, when he is replaced by Jonas Quinn.
Upon his death, Dr. Jackson ascends to a higher plane of existence among the Ancients. He makes occasional appearances in season 6 before retaking human form and rejoining SG-1 in the seventh season. Jackson appears in the series until the finale at the end of the tenth season, and appears in both direct-to-DVD films that act as sequels to the series.
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