8.0
TV
Acting
Richard Donat
- Born
- Died
- (aged 84)
- Birthplace
- Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
- Credits
- 53 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
8.0
TV
7.1
TV
Hemlock Grove
7.1
Movie
The Healer
7.5
TV
Haven
5.7
Movie
Amelia
7.7
TV
Rookie Blue
5.4
Movie
The Weight of Water
7.0
TV
Lexx
8.1
TV
Sullivan's Crossing
6.0
TV
Ewoks
5.8
Movie
The House by the Lake
5.1
Movie
City on Fire
7.0
TV
Republic of Doyle
6.1
Movie
Candles on Bay Street
6.6
Movie
Draw!
5.9
Movie
The Conclave
5.8
Movie
The Event
5.6
Movie
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
Acting credits 53
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties Film | Big Hawk |
| 2023 | Sullivan's Crossing TV | Roy Gunderson (2 ep) |
| 2017 | The Healer Film | Larry |
| 2014 | Lure Film | Marshall Spencer |
| 2013 | Hemlock Grove TV | McDougal (2 ep) |
| 2010 | Haven TV | Vince Teagues (61 ep) |
| 2010 | Rookie Blue TV | Graham Ward (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Republic of Doyle TV | James Bennett (2 ep) |
| 2009 | Amelia Film | Gallagher |
| 2009 | Darwin's Darkest Hour Film | Dr. Robert Darwin |
| 2006 | Candles on Bay Street Film | Walter |
| 2006 | The Conclave Film | Cardinal Pietro Barbo |
| 2005 | Mystery of the Megaflood Film | Narrator |
| 2005 | Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas Film | Earl |
| 2004 | Great Escape Film | Narrator |
| 2003 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart Film | Kmart Exec |
| 2003 | The Event Film | Undertaker |
| 2002 | Heart of a Stranger Film | Phillip |
| 2002 | Dragonwheel Film | Reverend Matherson |
| 2002 | The Pilot's Wife Film | Father Paul |
| 2002 | Phase IV Film | Karl Dean |
| 2002 | Trudeau Film | |
| 2002 | Clearing the Waters Film | Narrator (voice) |
| 2001 | The Weight of Water Film | Mr. Plaisted |
| 2001 | Blackfly TV | Colonel Boyle (26 ep) |
| 1999 | Blue Moon Film | Justice of the Peace |
| 1998 | Emily of New Moon TV | Dr. Burnley (26 ep) |
| 1997 | Major Crime Film | Sgt. Hulce |
| 1997 | Pit Pony Film | Rory MacLean |
| 1997 | Lexx TV | Megashadow Admiral (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods Film | Deej (voice) |
| 1997 | Promise the Moon Film | Wilbur Bennett |
| 1996 | I Worship His Shadow Film | Megashadow Admiral |
| 1996 | Calm at Sunset Film | Peter McGuire |
| 1996 | Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story Film | Robert Harris |
| 1995 | Eldorado Film | |
| 1995 | Net Worth Film | Jimmy Norris |
| 1992 | The Secret Film | Shane |
| 1992 | Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story Film | Jim Curtis |
| 1990 | The Little Kidnappers Film | Hans Hooft |
| 1989 | American Boyfriends Film | Major Wilcox |
| 1985 | My American Cousin Film | Major Wilcox |
| 1985 | Samuel Lount Film | Sheriff Jarvis |
| 1985 | Ewoks TV | Deej (voice) (35 ep) |
| 1985 | The Suicide Murders Film | Vern Harrington |
| 1984 | Draw! Film | Sheriff Harmon |
| 1984 | Cougar Film | |
| 1982 | American Playhouse TV | Major Wilcox (1 ep) |
| 1979 | City on Fire Film | Captain Harrison Risley |
| 1978 | Tomorrow Never Comes Film | Ray |
| 1976 | The House by the Lake Film | Policeman |
| 1974 | Little House on the Prairie TV | Joe Dortmunder (1 ep) |
| 1974 | NOVA TV | Narrator (5 ep) |