Portrait of Donald Moffat

Donald Moffat

Bio: Was an English actor with decades long career in film and stage in the United States. He began his acting career on and off Broadway which included appearances in The Wild Duck and Right You Are If You Think You Are, earning a Tony Award nomination for both, as well as Painting Churches for which he received an Obie Award
Born: Fri, Dec 26 1930
Birthplace: Plymouth, Devon, England, UK

Death: Thu, Dec 20 2018
Donald Moffat is 87 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of 61*
61*
Donald Moffat was 70 in 61* as 'Ford Frick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 2001
Poster of Cookie's Fortune
Cookie's Fortune
Donald Moffat was 68 in Cookie's Fortune as 'Jack Palmer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1999
Poster of The Sleep Room
The Sleep Room
Donald Moffat was 67 in The Sleep Room
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 31 1998
Poster of A Smile Like Yours
A Smile Like Yours
Donald Moffat was 66 in A Smile Like Yours as 'Dr. Felber'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of The Evening Star
The Evening Star
Donald Moffat was 65 in The Evening Star as 'Hector Scott'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Poster of Trapped in Paradise
Trapped in Paradise
Donald Moffat was 63 in Trapped in Paradise as 'Clifford Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1994
Poster of Is There Life Out There?
Is There Life Out There?
Donald Moffat was 63 in Is There Life Out There? as 'Grandpa Walter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 09 1994
Poster of Clear and Present Danger
Clear and Present Danger
Donald Moffat was 63 in Clear and Present Danger as 'President Bennett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 03 1994
Poster of Love, Cheat & Steal
Love, Cheat & Steal
Donald Moffat was 62 in Love, Cheat & Steal as 'Frank Harrington'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 05 1993
Poster of Majority Rule
Majority Rule
Donald Moffat was 61 in Majority Rule as 'Walter Simms'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 27 1992
Poster of Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story
Donald Moffat was 61 in Teamster Boss: The Jackie Presser Story as 'O'Connell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1992
Poster of Housesitter
Housesitter
Donald Moffat was 61 in Housesitter as 'George Davis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1992
Poster of Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
Donald Moffat was 60 in Babe Ruth as 'Jacob Ruppert'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 1991
Poster of Regarding Henry
Regarding Henry
Donald Moffat was 60 in Regarding Henry as 'Charlie Cameron'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 10 1991
Poster of The Great Pretender
The Great Pretender
Donald Moffat was 60 in The Great Pretender as 'Owen Milner'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 14 1991
Poster of Class Action
Class Action
Donald Moffat was 60 in Class Action as 'Quinn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 15 1991
Poster of The Bonfire of the Vanities
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Donald Moffat was 59 in The Bonfire of the Vanities as 'Mr. McCoy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1990
Poster of Kaleidoscope
Kaleidoscope
Donald Moffat was 59 in Kaleidoscope as 'Arthur Patterson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1990
Poster of A Son's Promise
A Son's Promise
Donald Moffat was 59 in A Son's Promise as 'Paw Paw'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 05 1990
Poster of Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Kojak: Flowers For Matty
Donald Moffat was 59 in Kojak: Flowers For Matty as 'Garrett Fitzsimons'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 04 1990
Poster of Music Box
Music Box
Donald Moffat was 58 in Music Box as 'Harry Talbot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1989
Poster of Far North
Far North
Donald Moffat was 57 in Far North as 'Uncle Dane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 1988
Poster of The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
Donald Moffat was 57 in The Bourne Identity as 'David Abbott'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 08 1988
Poster of The Unbearable Lightness of Being
The Unbearable Lightness of Being
Donald Moffat was 57 in The Unbearable Lightness of Being as 'Chief Surgeon'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1988
Poster of Necessary Parties
Necessary Parties
Donald Moffat was 57 in Necessary Parties as 'Grampa Mills'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1988
Poster of When the Time Comes
When the Time Comes
Donald Moffat was 56 in When the Time Comes as 'Harold'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 28 1987
Poster of Desperado
Desperado
Donald Moffat was 56 in Desperado as 'Malloy, Nora's Dad'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 27 1987
Poster of License to Kill
License to Kill
Donald Moffat was 55 in License to Kill as 'Howard Webster'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 16 1986
Poster of Houston: The Legend of Texas
Houston: The Legend of Texas
Donald Moffat was 55 in Houston: The Legend of Texas as 'Col. John Allen'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1986
Poster of Monster in the Closet
Monster in the Closet
Donald Moffat was 55 in Monster in the Closet as 'General Franklin Turnbull'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1986
Poster of The Best of Times
The Best of Times
Donald Moffat was 55 in The Best of Times as 'Herbert ("The Colonel")'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 31 1986
Poster of Alamo Bay
Alamo Bay
Donald Moffat was 54 in Alamo Bay as 'Wally'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 03 1985
Poster of Through Naked Eyes
Through Naked Eyes
Donald Moffat was 52 in Through Naked Eyes as 'Patrolman'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 11 1983
Poster of The Right Stuff
The Right Stuff
Donald Moffat was 52 in The Right Stuff as 'Lyndon B. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 20 1983
Poster of Who Will Love My Children?
Who Will Love My Children?
Donald Moffat was 52 in Who Will Love My Children? as 'Dick Thomas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1983
Poster of The Thing
The Thing
Donald Moffat was 51 in The Thing as 'Garry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 25 1982
Poster of A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion
A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion
Donald Moffat was 51 in A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion as 'Captain Vesey'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1982
Poster of The White Lions
The White Lions
Donald Moffat was 51 in The White Lions as 'Vreeland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 31 1981
Poster of Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy
Donald Moffat was 50 in Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy as 'Hugh Auchincloss'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 14 1981
Poster of Popeye
Popeye
Donald Moffat was 49 in Popeye as 'The Taxman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of HealtH
HealtH
Donald Moffat was 49 in HealtH as 'Colonel Cody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1980
Poster of The Long Days of Summer
The Long Days of Summer
Donald Moffat was 49 in The Long Days of Summer as 'Josef Kaplan'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1980
Poster of On the Nickel
On the Nickel
Donald Moffat was 49 in On the Nickel as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of Promises in the Dark
Promises in the Dark
Donald Moffat was 48 in Promises in the Dark as 'Dr. Walter McInerny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1979
Poster of Mrs. R's Daughter
Mrs. R's Daughter
Donald Moffat was 48 in Mrs. R's Daughter as 'Frank Randell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 19 1979
Poster of Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Ebony, Ivory and Jade
Donald Moffat was 48 in Ebony, Ivory and Jade as 'Ian Cabot'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1979
Poster of Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter
Donald Moffat was 48 in Strangers: The Story of a Mother and Daughter as 'Wally Ball'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 13 1979
Poster of The Gift of Love
The Gift of Love
Donald Moffat was 47 in The Gift of Love as 'William Schuyler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force
Donald Moffat was 47 in Sergeant Matlovich vs. the U.S. Air Force as 'Col. Benton'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 21 1978
Poster of Tartuffe
Tartuffe
Donald Moffat was 47 in Tartuffe as 'Tartuffe'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1978
Poster of Exo-Man
Exo-Man
Donald Moffat was 46 in Exo-Man as 'Wallace Rogers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 18 1977
Poster of Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years
Donald Moffat was 46 in Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years as 'Harry Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 13 1977
Poster of Mary White
Mary White
Donald Moffat was 46 in Mary White as 'Sir James Barrie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1977
Poster of The Call of the Wild
The Call of the Wild
Donald Moffat was 45 in The Call of the Wild as 'Simpson'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 22 1976
Poster of Forget-Me-Not Lane
Forget-Me-Not Lane
Donald Moffat was 44 in Forget-Me-Not Lane as 'Charles Bisley'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 12 1975
Poster of Earthquake
Earthquake
Donald Moffat was 43 in Earthquake as 'Dr. Harvey Johnson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 15 1974
Poster of The Terminal Man
The Terminal Man
Donald Moffat was 43 in The Terminal Man as 'Dr. Arthur McPherson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 19 1974
Poster of Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love
Donald Moffat was 43 in Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love as 'Fred'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1974
Poster of A Touch of the Poet
A Touch of the Poet
Donald Moffat was 43 in A Touch of the Poet as 'Jamie Cregan'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 02 1974
Poster of Showdown
Showdown
Donald Moffat was 42 in Showdown as 'Art Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1973
Poster of The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid
Donald Moffat was 41 in The Great Northfield Minnesota Raid as 'Manning'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 12 1972
Poster of The Devil and Miss Sarah
The Devil and Miss Sarah
Donald Moffat was 40 in The Devil and Miss Sarah as 'Appleton'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 04 1971
Poster of R.P.M.
R.P.M.
Donald Moffat was 39 in R.P.M. as 'Perry Howard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 16 1970
Poster of The File on Devlin
The File on Devlin
Donald Moffat was 38 in The File on Devlin as 'John Heywood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 21 1969
Poster of Rachel, Rachel
Rachel, Rachel
Donald Moffat was 37 in Rachel, Rachel as 'Niall Cameron'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 26 1968
Poster of Of Mice and Men
Of Mice and Men
Donald Moffat was 37 in Of Mice and Men as 'Slim'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1968
Poster of Art, what is it? Why is it?
Art, what is it? Why is it?
Donald Moffat was 32 in Art, what is it? Why is it? as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1963
Poster of The Battle of the River Plate
The Battle of the River Plate
Donald Moffat was 25 in The Battle of the River Plate as 'Swanston - Lookout, HMS Ajax (uncredited), Swanston, Lookout, H.M.S. Ajax (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 30 1956
Poster of Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island
Donald Moffat will be 87+ in Roger Williams: Founder Of Rhode Island as 'Roger Williams'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Law & Order: Trial by Jury
Donald Moffat was 74+ in Law & Order: Trial by Jury as 'Matthew Sherwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 03 2005
Poster of Bull
Bull
Donald Moffat was 69+ in Bull as 'Robert 'The Kaiser' Roberts'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 15 2000
Poster of The West Wing
The West Wing
Donald Moffat was 68+ in The West Wing as 'Talmidge Cregg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 1999
Poster of Tales of the City
Tales of the City
Donald Moffat was 62+ in Tales of the City as 'Edgar Halcyon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 28 1993
Poster of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman
Donald Moffat was 62+ in Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman as 'Walt Whitman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 01 1993
Poster of Cross of Fire
Cross of Fire
Donald Moffat was 58+ in Cross of Fire as 'George Oberholtzer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 05 1989
Poster of The Bourne Identity
The Bourne Identity
Donald Moffat was 57+ in The Bourne Identity as 'David Abbott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 08 1988
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Donald Moffat was 57+ in China Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Donald Moffat was 55+ in L.A. Law as 'Judge Lawrence O'Neil'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Donald Moffat was 54+ in The Twilight Zone
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 27 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Donald Moffat was 53+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Tim Carver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of The Word
The Word
Donald Moffat was 47+ in The Word as 'Henri Aubert'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 1978
Poster of Dallas
Dallas
Donald Moffat was 47+ in Dallas as 'Brooks Oliver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1978
Poster of Logan's Run
Logan's Run
Donald Moffat was 46+ in Logan's Run as 'Rem'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 16 1977
Poster of The Fitzpatricks
The Fitzpatricks
Donald Moffat was 46+ in The Fitzpatricks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Code R
Code R
Donald Moffat was 46+ in Code R as 'Jack Douglas'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 1977
Poster of The New Land
The New Land
Donald Moffat was 43+ in The New Land
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1974
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Donald Moffat was 43+ in Little House on the Prairie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of The Six Million Dollar Man
The Six Million Dollar Man
Donald Moffat was 43+ in The Six Million Dollar Man as 'Lester Burstyn, Dr. Martin Davis'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 18 1974
Poster of The Snoop Sisters
The Snoop Sisters
Donald Moffat was 42+ in The Snoop Sisters as 'Shriver Danforth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 19 1973
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Donald Moffat was 41+ in The Waltons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Columbo
Columbo
Donald Moffat was 40+ in Columbo as 'Sheldon Hays'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1971
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Donald Moffat was 40+ in Great Performances as 'Charles Bisley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of Night Gallery
Night Gallery
Donald Moffat was 39+ in Night Gallery as 'Uncle George (segment "Pickman's Model")'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of The Young Rebels
The Young Rebels
Donald Moffat was 39+ in The Young Rebels
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1970
Poster of Room 222
Room 222
Donald Moffat was 38+ in Room 222
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1969
Poster of Lancer
Lancer
Donald Moffat was 37+ in Lancer
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Donald Moffat was 37+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Dr. David Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Donald Moffat was 36+ in Mannix as 'Don McGrath'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of The High Chaparral
The High Chaparral
Donald Moffat was 36+ in The High Chaparral as 'Henry Simmons'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1967
Poster of Ironside
Ironside
Donald Moffat was 36+ in Ironside as 'Daniel Keyes, Hartz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 1967
Poster of Mission: Impossible
Mission: Impossible
Donald Moffat was 35+ in Mission: Impossible as 'Alex Pierson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 17 1966
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Donald Moffat was 30+ in The Defenders as 'Dr. Leon Elm, Dr. Finch'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Donald Moffat was 28+ in Bonanza as 'Judge MacIntyre, Thatcher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Donald Moffat was 27+ in Naked City as 'Brickwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Donald Moffat was 24+ in Gunsmoke as 'Joseph Graham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Donald Moffat was 20+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'John Heywood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951