Richard Donat

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Richard Donat

Acting June 1, 1941

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 t…

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Little House on the Prairie

Little House on the Prairie

8.0 1974 TV Show
NOVA

NOVA

7.0 1974 TV Show
Hemlock Grove

Hemlock Grove

7.1 2013 TV Show
Haven

Haven

7.5 2010 TV Show
The Healer

The Healer

7.1 2017 Movie
Rookie Blue

Rookie Blue

7.7 2010 TV Show
American Playhouse

American Playhouse

6.6 1982 TV Show
Lexx

Lexx

7.0 1997 TV Show
Amelia

Amelia

5.7 2009 Movie
Republic of Doyle

Republic of Doyle

7.0 2010 TV Show
Sullivan's Crossing

Sullivan's Crossing

8.1 2023 TV Show
The Weight of Water

The Weight of Water

5.4 2001 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties

    Movie Big Hawk

  2. 2023
    Sullivan's Crossing

    TV show Roy Gunderson

  3. 2017
    The Healer

    Movie Larry

  4. 2014
    Lure

    Movie Marshall Spencer

  5. 2013
    Hemlock Grove

    TV show McDougal

  6. 2010
    Haven

    TV show Vince Teagues

  7. 2010
    Rookie Blue

    TV show Graham Ward

  8. 2010
    Republic of Doyle

    TV show James Bennett

  9. 2009
    Amelia

    Movie Gallagher

  10. 2009
    Darwin's Darkest Hour

    Movie Dr. Robert Darwin

  11. 2006
    Candles on Bay Street

    Movie Walter

  12. 2006
    The Conclave

    Movie Cardinal Pietro Barbo

  13. 2005
    Mystery of the Megaflood

    Movie Narrator

  14. 2005
    Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas

    Movie Earl

  15. 2004
    Great Escape

    Movie Narrator

  16. 2003
    Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart

    Movie Kmart Exec

More credits
  1. 2003
    The Event

    Movie Undertaker

  2. 2002
    Heart of a Stranger

    Movie Phillip

  3. 2002
    Dragonwheel

    Movie Reverend Matherson

  4. 2002
    Phase IV

    Movie Karl Dean

  5. 2002
    The Pilot's Wife

    Movie Father Paul

  6. 2002
    Trudeau

    Movie

  7. 2002
    Clearing the Waters

    Movie Narrator (voice)

  8. 2001
    The Weight of Water

    Movie Mr. Plaisted

  9. 2001
    Blackfly

    TV show Colonel Boyle

  10. 1999
    Blue Moon

    Movie Justice of the Peace

  11. 1998
    Emily of New Moon

    TV show Dr. Burnley

  12. 1997
    Major Crime

    Movie Sgt. Hulce

  13. 1997
    Pit Pony

    Movie Rory MacLean

  14. 1997
    Lexx

    TV show Megashadow Admiral

  15. 1997
    Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods

    Movie Deej (voice)

  16. 1997
    Promise the Moon

    Movie Wilbur Bennett

  17. 1996
    I Worship His Shadow

    Movie Megashadow Admiral

  18. 1996
    Calm at Sunset

    Movie Peter McGuire

  19. 1996
    Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story

    Movie Robert Harris

  20. 1995
    Eldorado

    Movie

  21. 1995
    Net Worth

    Movie Jimmy Norris

  22. 1992
    The Secret

    Movie Shane

  23. 1992
    Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story

    Movie Jim Curtis

  24. 1990
    The Little Kidnappers

    Movie Hans Hooft