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Star Wars Ewoks Voice Actor Richard Donat Dies at 84
14 Apr
Summary
- Richard Donat, voice of Deej in Ewoks, died at age 84.
- He was also known for playing Vince Teagues in Syfy's Haven.
- Donat hailed from a showbiz family and was a fixture on Canadian radio.
Veteran actor Richard Donat, best known as the voice of Deej in the 1980s Star Wars TV series Ewoks, died on March 28 at the age of 84. Donat was born in Nova Scotia in 1941 and became a prominent figure in Canadian acting.
His career spanned stage, film, and television. He starred as Vince Teagues in the Syfy series Haven, which was filmed in his native Nova Scotia. Donat was also a celebrated radio personality, particularly for his annual Christmas readings of "Christmas at Sea" on CBC.
Donat's family had a strong connection to the performing arts. He was the nephew of Oscar-winning actor Robert Donat and the brother of soap opera actor Peter Donat. Richard Donat graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada in 1967 and made his mark in theater, including a groundbreaking role in Michel Tremblay's play Hosanna.
