Henry Hayes
- Series
- Stargate SG-1
- Affiliation
- US President
- Played by
- William Devane
The US president who learns of the Stargate's existence on the day he takes office. Hayes is political power facing the unbelievable, with common sense and courage.
Overview
Henry Hayes is the US president who learns of the Stargate program as soon as he takes office. Pragmatic and honest, he proves a valuable ally of the SGC against political maneuvering.
His story
Confronted from the outset with a reality beyond comprehension, Hayes must make decisions with planet-wide consequences. He stands up to the hawks and the power-hungry, including his own vice president, Kinsey.
Behind the office, Stargate paints him as a reasonable statesman, able to listen to the experts and own his choices. Hayes embodies a rather reassuring vision of power, at a time when Earth's fate is often decided in the Oval Office.
The actor
Hayes is played by William Devane, a seasoned American actor, a regular in roles as presidents and powerful men, seen notably in the series 24. He brings the office all his quiet credibility.
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