Derek Webster started his career popping up in the '90s in various guest star roles for different TV series. He scored a part in the cast of the well-known sci-fi film "Stargate" back in 1994. This wasn't the only time he worked for Director/Writer Roland Emmerich, as he would also appear in two more of his movies, including "Godzilla" and most notably, "Independence Day." In the latter, which follows an alien invasion, Webster played the role of a Sky Crane Pilot who was sent to make first contact with one of the giant alien ships that had parked themselves above major cities worldwide.
Webster's character is the center of Operation Welcome Wagon, which is a quick attempt to establish communication with Earth's uninvited guests. Broadcasted to all the nervous humans watching at home, the hope is to establish that these technologically advanced beings come in peace. However, this attempt to make mankind history is quickly and tragically thwarted as his hovering military helicopter is annihilated by the blasts of an alien weapon, officially ending Webster's character.
