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.
Acted in 45
2020s
- 2024
- 2023
2010s
- 2017
- 2013
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
Darwin's Darkest Hour
Dr. Robert Darwin
- 2006
Candles on Bay Street
Walter
The Conclave
Cardinal Pietro Barbo
- 2005
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
Earl
- 2003
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart
Kmart Exec
The Event
Undertaker
- 2002
The Pilot's Wife
Father Paul
Phase IV
Karl Dean
Trudeau
Movie
- 2001
The Weight of Water
Mr. Plaisted
Blackfly
Colonel Boyle · 26 episodes
1990s
- 1999
Blue Moon
Justice of the Peace
- 1998
Emily of New Moon
Dr. Burnley · 26 episodes
- 1997
Major Crime
Sgt. Hulce
Pit Pony
Rory MacLean
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
Deej (voice)
Promise the Moon
Wilbur Bennett
- 1996
I Worship His Shadow
Megashadow Admiral
Calm at Sunset
Peter McGuire
- 1995
Eldorado
Movie
Net Worth
Jimmy Norris
- 1992
The Secret
Shane
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story
Jim Curtis
- 1990
The Little Kidnappers
Hans Hooft
1980s
- 1989
American Boyfriends
Major Wilcox
- 1985
My American Cousin
Major Wilcox
Samuel Lount
Sheriff Jarvis
- 1984
Draw!
Sheriff Harmon
Cougar
Movie
- 1982
1970s
- 1979
- 1978
Tomorrow Never Comes
Ray
- 1976
The House by the Lake
Policeman
- 1974
Appearances4
2000s
- 2005
Mystery of the Megaflood
Narrator
- 2004
Great Escape
Narrator
- 2002
Clearing the Waters
Narrator (voice)
1970s
- 1974
