Richard Donat

Known for: Acting

Born: 1941-06-01 – 2026-03-28 (aged 84)

From: Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

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 (52)

MOVIE★ 6.4
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
as Big Hawk
TV★ 8.1
Sullivan's Crossing
2023
as Roy Gunderson
MOVIE★ 7.1
The Healer
2017
as Larry
MOVIE
Lure
2014
as Marshall Spencer
TV★ 7.1
Hemlock Grove
2013
as McDougal
TV★ 7.5
Haven
2010
as Vince Teagues
TV★ 7.7
Rookie Blue
2010
as Graham Ward
TV★ 7.0
Republic of Doyle
2010
as James Bennett
MOVIE★ 5.7
Amelia
2009
as Gallagher
MOVIE★ 5.6
Darwin's Darkest Hour
2009
as Dr. Robert Darwin
MOVIE★ 6.1
Candles on Bay Street
2006
as Walter
MOVIE★ 5.9
The Conclave
2006
as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
MOVIE
Mystery of the Megaflood
2005
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 5.6
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
2005
as Earl
MOVIE★ 6.0
Great Escape
2004
as Narrator
MOVIE★ 5.3
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
2003
as Kmart Exec
MOVIE★ 5.8
The Event
2003
as Undertaker
MOVIE★ 7.0
Heart of a Stranger
2002
as Phillip
MOVIE★ 10.0
Dragonwheel
2002
as Reverend Matherson
MOVIE★ 5.3
The Pilot's Wife
2002
as Father Paul
MOVIE★ 5.4
Phase IV
2002
as Karl Dean
MOVIE★ 8.2
Trudeau
2002
MOVIE
Clearing the Waters
2002
as Narrator (voice)
MOVIE★ 5.5
The Weight of Water
2001
as Mr. Plaisted
TV★ 7.0
Blackfly
2001
as Colonel Boyle
MOVIE★ 4.5
Blue Moon
1999
as Justice of the Peace
TV★ 8.8
Emily of New Moon
1998
as Dr. Burnley
MOVIE★ 10.0
Major Crime
1997
as Sgt. Hulce
MOVIE★ 8.3
Pit Pony
1997
as Rory MacLean
TV★ 7.0
Lexx
1997
as Megashadow Admiral
MOVIE★ 6.1
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
1997
as Deej (voice)
MOVIE★ 9.0
Promise the Moon
1997
as Wilbur Bennett
MOVIE★ 7.5
I Worship His Shadow
1996
as Megashadow Admiral
MOVIE★ 6.2
Calm at Sunset
1996
as Peter McGuire
MOVIE★ 3.8
Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story
1996
as Robert Harris
MOVIE★ 4.8
Eldorado
1995
MOVIE★ 6.9
Net Worth
1995
as Jimmy Norris
MOVIE★ 9.0
The Secret
1992
as Shane
MOVIE★ 7.5
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
1992
as Jim Curtis
MOVIE★ 5.7
The Little Kidnappers
1990
as Hans Hooft
MOVIE★ 6.4
My American Cousin
1985
as Major Wilcox
MOVIE★ 9.0
Samuel Lount
1985
as Sheriff Jarvis
TV★ 5.8
Ewoks
1985
as Deej (voice)
MOVIE
The Suicide Murders
1985
as Vern Harrington
MOVIE★ 6.4
Draw!
1984
as Sheriff Harmon
MOVIE★ 7.0
Cougar
1984
TV★ 6.6
American Playhouse
1982
as Major Wilcox
MOVIE★ 5.1
City on Fire
1979
as Captain Harrison Risley
MOVIE★ 5.7
Tomorrow Never Comes
1978
as Ray
MOVIE★ 5.8
The House by the Lake
1976
as Policeman
TV★ 7.9
Little House on the Prairie
1974
as Joe Dortmunder
TV★ 7.0
NOVA
1974
as Narrator