Richard Donat
Actor · Since 1974
If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Richard Donat, a Canadian actor, part of the weekly habits of a large audience. Feature work has come alongside the series credits. His run in 'Haven' lasted 61 episodes as Vince Teagues. 'The Healer' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Richard Donat
Actor · Since 1974
19 Movies · 11 Series
If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Richard Donat, a Canadian actor, part of the weekly habits of a large audience. Feature work has come alongside the series credits. His run in 'Haven' lasted 61 episodes as Vince Teagues. 'The Healer' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography.
Movies
Plays Gallagher
Amelia
2009
Plays Larry
The Healer
2017
Plays Mr. Plaisted
The Weight of Water
2001
Plays Major Wilcox
American Boyfriends
1989
Plays Captain Harrison Risley
City on Fire
1979
Plays Big Hawk
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
2024
Plays Major Wilcox
My American Cousin
1985
Plays Jimmy Norris
Net Worth
1995
Plays Policeman
The House by the Lake
1976
Plays Ray
Tomorrow Never Comes
1978
Plays Earl
Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas
2005
Plays Undertaker
The Event
2003
Plays Rory MacLean
Pit Pony
1997
Plays Karl Dean
Phase IV
2002
Plays Megashadow Admiral
I Worship His Shadow
1996
Plays Deej (voice)
Star Wars: Ewoks - Tales from the Endor Woods
1997
Plays Cardinal Pietro Barbo
The Conclave
2006
TV Shows
Plays Vince Teagues
Haven
2010
Plays Deej (voice)
Ewoks
1985
Plays Dr. Burnley
Emily of New Moon
1998
Plays Colonel Boyle
Blackfly
2001
Plays Roy Gunderson
Sullivan's Crossing
2023
Plays McDougal
Hemlock Grove
2013
Plays James Bennett
Republic of Doyle
2010
Plays Megashadow Admiral
Lexx
1997
Plays Graham Ward
Rookie Blue
2010
Plays Joe Dortmunder
Little House on the Prairie
1974
Plays Major Wilcox
American Playhouse
1982
Latest Trailers
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Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Full Filmography 30
Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties
Big Hawk
2024
Sullivan's Crossing
Roy Gunderson
2023–
The Healer
Larry
2017
Rookie Blue
Graham Ward
2013Season 4
Hemlock Grove
McDougal
2013–
Republic of Doyle
James Bennett
2013Season 4
Haven
Vince Teagues
2010–
Amelia
Gallagher
2009
The Conclave
Cardinal Pietro Barbo
2006
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Richard Donat still alive?
Richard Donat passed away on March 28, 2026 at age 84.
What are the most famous roles of Richard Donat?
Richard Donat is best known for roles in The Healer, Amelia, The Weight of Water.
How many movies has Richard Donat been in?
Over a 50-year career (since 1976), Richard Donat has appeared in 19 movies and 11 TV shows.
What was Richard Donat's first movie?
The career of Richard Donat began with The House by the Lake (1976).
What is Richard Donat's most recent movie or series?
Richard Donat's most recent release is Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties, which premiered on December 6, 2024.
What TV shows has Richard Donat appeared in?
On television, Richard Donat has appeared in Little House on the Prairie, Hemlock Grove, Haven, Rookie Blue.
Richard Donat
1941-06-01 · 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.