Richard Donat

Born: 1941-06-01, Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Died: 2026-03-28

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.

Filmography

• NOVA (1974)
• Little House on the Prairie (1974)
• Republic of Doyle (2010)
• Sullivan's Crossing (2023)
• Hemlock Grove (2013)
• Ewoks (1985)
• Emily of New Moon (1998)
• Amelia (2009)
• The Weight of Water (2001)
• Candles on Bay Street (2006)
• Death Weekend (1976)
• The Pilot's Wife (2002)
• Cougar (1984)
• Draw! (1984)
• Calm at Sunset (1996)
• Das Konklave (2006)
• Net Worth (1995)
• My American Cousin (1985)
• Heart of a Stranger (2002)
• Pit Pony (1997)
• The Little Kidnappers (1990)
• Trudeau (2002)
• Samuel Lount (1985)
• Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods (1997)
• Major Crime (1997)
• Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024)
• Tomorrow Never Comes (1978)
• Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart (2003)
• Promise the Moon (1997)
• Deadly Betrayal: The Bruce Curtis Story (1992)