Richard Donat
June 1, 1941 (85 years old) in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Richard Donat (born 1 June 1941, died March 28, 2026) was a Canadian actor, known for his work in Canadian and American television. He won 2 Dora Mavor Moore Awards for Canadian theatre, and was nominated for one Genie Award (My American Cousin.) He is well known for playing the character Vince Teagues in the Canadian–American TV series, Haven. Also known for his role in Emily of New Moon. Donat is the younger brother of Peter Donat and the nephew of British actor Robert Donat.
Known For
Credits
- 2024 · Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties as Big Hawk
- 2023 · Sullivan's Crossing as Roy Gunderson
- 2017 · The Healer as Larry
- 2014 · Lure as Marshall Spencer
- 2013 · Hemlock Grove as McDougal
- 2010 · Haven as Vince Teagues
- 2010 · Rookie Blue as Graham Ward
- 2010 · Republic of Doyle as James Bennett
- 2009 · Amelia as Gallagher
- 2009 · Darwin's Darkest Hour as Dr. Robert Darwin
- 2006 · Candles on Bay Street as Walter
- 2006 · The Conclave as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
- 2005 · Mystery of the Megaflood as Narrator
- 2005 · Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas as Earl
- 2004 · Great Escape as Narrator
- 2003 · Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart as Kmart Exec
- 2003 · The Event as Undertaker
- 2002 · Heart of a Stranger as Phillip
- 2002 · Dragonwheel as Reverend Matherson
- 2002 · The Pilot's Wife as Father Paul
- 2002 · Phase IV as Karl Dean
- 2002 · Trudeau as
- 2002 · Clearing the Waters as Narrator (voice)
- 2001 · The Weight of Water as Mr. Plaisted
- 2001 · Blackfly as Colonel Boyle
- 1999 · Blue Moon as Justice of the Peace
- 1998 · Emily of New Moon as Dr. Burnley
- 1997 · Major Crime as Sgt. Hulce
- 1997 · Pit Pony as Rory MacLean
- 1997 · Lexx as Megashadow Admiral
- 1997 · Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods as Deej (voice)
- 1997 · Promise the Moon as Wilbur Bennett
- 1996 · I Worship His Shadow as Megashadow Admiral
- 1996 · Calm at Sunset as Peter McGuire
- 1996 · Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story as Robert Harris
- 1995 · Eldorado as
- 1995 · Net Worth as Jimmy Norris
- 1992 · The Secret as Shane
- 1992 · Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story as Jim Curtis
- 1990 · The Little Kidnappers as Hans Hooft
- 1985 · My American Cousin as Major Wilcox
- 1985 · Samuel Lount as Sheriff Jarvis
- 1985 · Ewoks as Deej (voice)
- 1985 · The Suicide Murders as Vern Harrington
- 1984 · Draw! as Sheriff Harmon
- 1984 · Cougar as
- 1982 · American Playhouse as Major Wilcox
- 1979 · City on Fire as Captain Harrison Risley
- 1978 · Tomorrow Never Comes as Ray
- 1976 · The House by the Lake as Policeman
- 1974 · Little House on the Prairie as Joe Dortmunder
- 1974 · NOVA as Narrator