Richard Donat
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Biography
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
Filmography
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
as Big Hawk
Sullivan's Crossing
2023
as Roy Gunderson
The Healer
2017
as Larry
Lure
2014
as Marshall Spencer
Hemlock Grove
2013
as McDougal
Haven
2010
as Vince Teagues
Republic of Doyle
2010
as James Bennett
Rookie Blue
2010
as Graham Ward
Darwin's Darkest Hour
2009
as Dr. Robert Darwin
Amelia
2009
as Gallagher
The Conclave
2006
as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
Candles on Bay Street
2006
as Walter
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
2005
as Earl
Mystery of the Megaflood
2005
as Narrator
Great Escape
2004
as Narrator
The Event
2003
as Undertaker
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
2003
as Kmart Exec
Dragonwheel
2002
as Reverend Matherson
Heart of a Stranger
2002
as Phillip
Clearing the Waters
2002
as Narrator (voice)
The Pilot's Wife
2002
as Father Paul
Phase IV
2002
as Karl Dean
Trudeau
2002
The Weight of Water
2001
as Mr. Plaisted
Blackfly
2001
as Colonel Boyle
Blue Moon
1999
as Justice of the Peace
Emily of New Moon
1998
as Dr. Burnley
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
1997
as Deej (voice)
Promise the Moon
1997
as Wilbur Bennett
Pit Pony
1997
as Rory MacLean
Major Crime
1997
as Sgt. Hulce
Lexx
1997
as Megashadow Admiral
I Worship His Shadow
1996
as Megashadow Admiral
Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story
1996
as Robert Harris
Calm at Sunset
1996
as Peter McGuire
Net Worth
1995
as Jimmy Norris
Eldorado
1995
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
1992
as Jim Curtis
The Secret
1992
as Shane
The Little Kidnappers
1990
as Hans Hooft
American Boyfriends
1989
as Major Wilcox
My American Cousin
1985
as Major Wilcox
Samuel Lount
1985
as Sheriff Jarvis
The Suicide Murders
1985
as Vern Harrington
Ewoks
1985
as Deej (voice)
Draw!
1984
as Sheriff Harmon
Cougar
1984
American Playhouse
1982
as Major Wilcox
City on Fire
1979
as Captain Harrison Risley
Tomorrow Never Comes
1978
as Ray
The House by the Lake
1976
as Policeman
NOVA
1974
as Narrator
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Joe Dortmunder