Person
Richard Donat
Acting · 1941–2026 · Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Biography
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.
Known for
NOVA
Narrator
Little House on the Prairie
Joe Dortmunder
American Playhouse
Major Wilcox
Haven
Vince Teagues
Lexx
Megashadow Admiral
Rookie Blue
Graham Ward
Sullivan's Crossing
Roy Gunderson
Hemlock Grove
McDougal
Republic of Doyle
James Bennett
Ewoks
Deej (voice)
Filmography
- 2024Standing on the Shoulders of KittiesBig Hawk
- 2023Sullivan's CrossingRoy Gunderson
- 2017The HealerLarry
- 2014LureMarshall Spencer
- 2013Hemlock GroveMcDougal
- 2010HavenVince Teagues
- 2010Rookie BlueGraham Ward
- 2010Republic of DoyleJames Bennett
- 2009AmeliaGallagher
- 2009Darwin's Darkest HourDr. Robert Darwin
- 2006Candles on Bay StreetWalter
- 2006The ConclaveCardinal Pietro Barbo
- 2005Mystery of the MegafloodNarrator
- 2005Suzanne's Diary for NicholasEarl
- 2004Great EscapeNarrator
- 2003Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha StewartKmart Exec
- 2003The EventUndertaker
- 2002Heart of a StrangerPhillip
- 2002DragonwheelReverend Matherson
- 2002The Pilot's WifeFather Paul
- 2002Phase IVKarl Dean
- 2002Trudeau
- 2002Clearing the WatersNarrator (voice)
- 2001The Weight of WaterMr. Plaisted
- 2001BlackflyColonel Boyle
- 1999Blue MoonJustice of the Peace
- 1998Emily of New MoonDr. Burnley
- 1997Major CrimeSgt. Hulce
- 1997Pit PonyRory MacLean
- 1997LexxMegashadow Admiral
- 1997Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor WoodsDeej (voice)
- 1997Promise the MoonWilbur Bennett
- 1996I Worship His ShadowMegashadow Admiral
- 1996Calm at SunsetPeter McGuire
- 1996Dangerous Offender: The Marlene Moore StoryRobert Harris
- 1995Eldorado
- 1995Net WorthJimmy Norris
- 1992The SecretShane
- 1992Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis StoryJim Curtis
- 1990The Little KidnappersHans Hooft
- 1985My American CousinMajor Wilcox
- 1985Samuel LountSheriff Jarvis
- 1985EwoksDeej (voice)
- 1985The Suicide MurdersVern Harrington
- 1984Draw!Sheriff Harmon
- 1984Cougar
- 1982American PlayhouseMajor Wilcox
- 1979City on FireCaptain Harrison Risley
- 1978Tomorrow Never ComesRay
- 1976The House by the LakePoliceman
- 1974Little House on the PrairieJoe Dortmunder
- 1974NOVANarrator
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