Richard Donat
Known for
Acting
Born
June 1, 1941
Birthplace
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died
March 28, 2026 (aged 84)
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.
Best known work
Little House on the Prairie
1974
Hemlock Grove
2013
The Healer
2017
Haven
2010
Amelia
2009
Rookie Blue
2010
The Weight of Water
2001
Lexx
1997
NOVA
1974
Sullivan's Crossing
2023Filmography
2024
Standing on the Shoulders of Kittiesas Big Hawk
2023
2017
The Healeras Larry
2014
Lureas Marshall Spencer
2013
2010
2010
2010
2009
Ameliaas Gallagher
2009
Darwin's Darkest Houras Dr. Robert Darwin
2006
Candles on Bay Streetas Walter
2006
The Conclaveas Cardinal Pietro Barbo
2005
Mystery of the Megafloodas Narrator
2005
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholasas Earl
2004
Great Escapeas Narrator
2003
Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewartas Kmart Exec
2003
The Eventas Undertaker
2002
Heart of a Strangeras Phillip
2002
Dragonwheelas Reverend Matherson
2002
The Pilot's Wifeas Father Paul
2002
Phase IVas Karl Dean
2002
2002
Clearing the Watersas Narrator (voice)
2001
The Weight of Wateras Mr. Plaisted
2001