Richard Donat

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Characters played by Richard Donat

Jimmy Norris — Net Worth (1995)

Identified in the summary as James D. Norris, he is the owner of the Chicago Black Hawks and one of the NHL owners whose power over players is challenged by Ted Lindsay’s campaign for player rights. His role puts him on the ownership side of the film’s central conflict.

Earl — Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas (2005)

Earl is an elderly patient who comes into contact with Dr. Suzanne Bedford through her medical work. He humorously complains about what he suspects is a heart attack as well as gout. Although his appearance is limited, his patient interaction illustrates Suzanne’s professional responsibilities and her caring role as a doctor.

Megashadow Admiral — I Worship His Shadow (1996)

High-ranking naval officer under His Divine Shadow.

Major Wilcox — American Boyfriends (1989)

A minor character in the sequel, with no specific actions or personal details given in the available synopsis.

Sheriff Harmon — Draw! (1984)

The sheriff is killed when violence erupts in Bell City. Later, Reggie Bell publicly demands money from the sheriff and humiliates him, while the town's conflict remains unresolved. The excerpt does not clarify the sheriff's condition in that final exchange.

Career Overview

Richard Donat has 46 screen credits in a career dating back to 1974. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently My American Cousin Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Mystery of the Megaflood, Great Escape, Clearing the Waters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
46
Birth Date
1941-06-01
Birth Place
Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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