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Richard Donat

Acting Born Jun 1, 1941 Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada 24 credits

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.

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Known for

NOVA

as Narrator

Little House on the Prairie

as Joe Dortmunder

Republic of Doyle

as James Bennett

Haven

as Vince Teagues

Rookie Blue

as Graham Ward

Sullivan's Crossing

as Roy Gunderson

Hemlock Grove

as McDougal

Full filmography

  • NOVA (1974) as Narrator
  • Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Joe Dortmunder
  • Republic of Doyle (2010) as James Bennett
  • Haven (2010) as Vince Teagues
  • Lexx (1997) as Megashadow Admiral
  • Rookie Blue (2010) as Graham Ward
  • Sullivan's Crossing (2023) as Roy Gunderson
  • Hemlock Grove (2013) as McDougal
  • Ewoks (1985) as Deej (voice)
  • Emily of New Moon (1998) as Dr. Burnley
  • The Healer (2017) as Larry
  • Amelia (2009) as Gallagher
  • Blackfly (2001) as Colonel Boyle
  • The Weight of Water (2001) as Mr. Plaisted
  • The Event (2003) as Undertaker
  • City on Fire (1979) as Captain Harrison Risley
  • Pit Pony (1997) as Rory MacLean
  • Standing on the Shoulders of Kitties (2024) as Big Hawk
  • The House by the Lake (1976) as Policeman
  • Net Worth (1995) as Jimmy Norris
  • Blue Moon (1999) as Justice of the Peace
  • Draw! (1984) as Sheriff Harmon
  • Candles on Bay Street (2006) as Walter
  • The Secret (1992) as Shane