Acting
Richard Donat
Born 1941-06-01
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Department: Acting
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
Prominent works featuring Richard Donat
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Little House on the Prairie
1974
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NOVA
1974
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Haven
2010
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Hemlock Grove
2013
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The Healer
2017
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American Playhouse
1982
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Rookie Blue
2010
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Lexx
1997
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Amelia
2009
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Sullivan's Crossing
2023
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (52 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties | Big Hawk | Movie | 2024 |
 | Sullivan's Crossing | Roy Gunderson | TV Series | 2023 |
 | The Healer | Larry | Movie | 2017 |
| Lure | Marshall Spencer | Movie | 2014 | |
 | Hemlock Grove | McDougal | TV Series | 2013 |
 | Haven | Vince Teagues | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Rookie Blue | Graham Ward | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Republic of Doyle | James Bennett | TV Series | 2010 |
 | Amelia | Gallagher | Movie | 2009 |
 | Darwin's Darkest Hour | Dr. Robert Darwin | Movie | 2009 |
 | Candles on Bay Street | Walter | Movie | 2006 |
 | The Conclave | Cardinal Pietro Barbo | Movie | 2006 |
 | Mystery of the Megaflood | Narrator | Movie | 2005 |
 | Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas | Earl | Movie | 2005 |
 | Great Escape | Narrator | Movie | 2004 |
 | Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart | Kmart Exec | Movie | 2003 |
 | The Event | Undertaker | Movie | 2003 |
 | Heart of a Stranger | Phillip | Movie | 2002 |
| Dragonwheel | Reverend Matherson | Movie | 2002 | |
 | The Pilot's Wife | Father Paul | Movie | 2002 |
 | Phase IV | Karl Dean | Movie | 2002 |
 | Trudeau | Self / Appearance | Movie | 2002 |
 | Clearing the Waters | Narrator (voice) | Movie | 2002 |
 | The Weight of Water | Mr. Plaisted | Movie | 2001 |
| Blackfly | Colonel Boyle | TV Series | 2001 | |
 | Blue Moon | Justice of the Peace | Movie | 1999 |
 | Emily of New Moon | Dr. Burnley | TV Series | 1998 |
 | Major Crime | Sgt. Hulce | Movie | 1997 |
 | Pit Pony | Rory MacLean | Movie | 1997 |
 | Lexx | Megashadow Admiral | TV Series | 1997 |
 | Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods | Deej (voice) | Movie | 1997 |
 | Promise the Moon | Wilbur Bennett | Movie | 1997 |
 | I Worship His Shadow | Megashadow Admiral | Movie | 1996 |
 | Calm at Sunset | Peter McGuire | Movie | 1996 |
| Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story | Robert Harris | Movie | 1996 | |
 | Eldorado | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1995 |
 | Net Worth | Jimmy Norris | Movie | 1995 |
 | The Secret | Shane | Movie | 1992 |
 | Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story | Jim Curtis | Movie | 1992 |
 | The Little Kidnappers | Hans Hooft | Movie | 1990 |
 | My American Cousin | Major Wilcox | Movie | 1985 |
 | Samuel Lount | Sheriff Jarvis | Movie | 1985 |
 | Ewoks | Deej (voice) | TV Series | 1985 |
| The Suicide Murders | Vern Harrington | Movie | 1985 | |
 | Draw! | Sheriff Harmon | Movie | 1984 |
 | Cougar | Self / Appearance | Movie | 1984 |
 | American Playhouse | Major Wilcox | TV Series | 1982 |
 | City on Fire | Captain Harrison Risley | Movie | 1979 |
 | Tomorrow Never Comes | Ray | Movie | 1978 |
 | The House by the Lake | Policeman | Movie | 1976 |
 | Little House on the Prairie | Joe Dortmunder | TV Series | 1974 |
 | NOVA | Narrator | TV Series | 1974 |