Richard Donat
Born: 1941-06-01 in Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 2026-03-28
Known For: Acting
Biography
Richard Donat (born 1 June 1941) was a Canadian actor, known for his work in Canadian and American television. 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.
Filmography
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
- Rookie Blue as Graham Ward
- Republic of Doyle as James Bennett
2009
- Amelia as Gallagher
- Darwin's Darkest Hour as Dr. Robert Darwin
2006
- The Conclave as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
- Candles on Bay Street as Walter
2005
- Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas as Earl
- Mystery of the Megaflood as Narrator
2004
- Great Escape as Narrator
2003
- Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart as Kmart Exec
- The Event as Undertaker
2002
- Heart of a Stranger as Phillip
- Trudeau
- The Pilot's Wife as Father Paul
- Dragonwheel as Reverend Matherson
- Phase IV as Karl Dean
- Clearing the Waters as Narrator (voice)
2001
- Blackfly as Colonel Boyle
- The Weight of Water as Mr. Plaisted
1999
- Blue Moon as Justice of the Peace
1998
- Emily of New Moon as Dr. Burnley
1997
- Lexx as Megashadow Admiral
- Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods as Deej (voice)
- Promise the Moon as Wilbur Bennett
- Pit Pony as Rory MacLean
- Major Crime as Sgt. Hulce
1996
- Calm at Sunset as Peter McGuire
- Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story as Robert Harris
- I Worship His Shadow as Megashadow Admiral
1992
- The Secret as Shane
- Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story as Jim Curtis
1990
- The Little Kidnappers as Hans Hooft
1985
- Ewoks as Deej (voice)
- The Suicide Murders as Vern Harrington
- My American Cousin as Major Wilcox
- Samuel Lount as Sheriff Jarvis
1979
- City on Fire as Captain Harrison Risley
1978
- Tomorrow Never Comes as Ray
1976
- The House by the Lake as Policeman
1974
- NOVA as Narrator
- Little House on the Prairie as Joe Dortmunder