Daniel Jackson (Stargate)

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Daniel Jackson, PhD, is a fictional character in the military science fiction franchise Stargate. He is portrayed by James Spader in the 1994 film of the same name and by Michael Shanks in the 1997 TV series Stargate SG-1 and other derived media. Jackson is the only Stargate character to appear in all films and series in the franchise. 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 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 a team that is part of 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...

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