Richard Donat
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- June 1, 1941
- Died
- March 28, 2026
- Birthplace
- 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 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
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties 2024
as Big Hawk
The Healer 2017
as Larry
- Lure
Lure 2014
as Marshall Spencer
Amelia 2009
as Gallagher
Darwin's Darkest Hour 2009
as Dr. Robert Darwin
Candles on Bay Street 2006
as Walter
The Conclave 2006
as Cardinal Pietro Barbo
Mystery of the Megaflood 2005
as Narrator
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas 2005
as Earl
Great Escape 2004
as Narrator
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart 2003
as Kmart Exec
The Event 2003
as Undertaker
Heart of a Stranger 2002
as Phillip
- Dragonwheel
Dragonwheel 2002
as Reverend Matherson
Phase IV 2002
as Karl Dean
The Pilot's Wife 2002
as Father Paul
Trudeau 2002
Actor
Clearing the Waters 2002
as Narrator (voice)
The Weight of Water 2001
as Mr. Plaisted
Blue Moon 1999
as Justice of the Peace
Major Crime 1997
as Sgt. Hulce
Pit Pony 1997
as Rory MacLean
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods 1997
as Deej (voice)
Promise the Moon 1997
as Wilbur Bennett
I Worship His Shadow 1996
as Megashadow Admiral
Calm at Sunset 1996
as Peter McGuire
- Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story
Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore Story 1996
as Robert Harris
Eldorado 1995
Actor
Net Worth 1995
as Jimmy Norris
The Secret 1992
as Shane
Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story 1992
as Jim Curtis
The Little Kidnappers 1990
as Hans Hooft
American Boyfriends 1989
as Major Wilcox
My American Cousin 1985
as Major Wilcox
Samuel Lount 1985
as Sheriff Jarvis
- The Suicide Murders
The Suicide Murders 1985
as Vern Harrington
Draw! 1984
as Sheriff Harmon
Cougar 1984
Actor
City on Fire 1979
as Captain Harrison Risley
Tomorrow Never Comes 1978
as Ray
The House by the Lake 1976
as Policeman
Credits from TMDB.