Peter Donat, who appeared on several popular TV shows during his 50-year career, has died at age 90.
Peter Donat — who appeared on several popular TV shows during his 50-year career and played Mulder’s father on “The X-Files” — has died… according to his wife.
He reportedly died Monday at his home in Point Reyes Station, California from complications of diabetes.
Donat began his career in 1953 and was a familiar face on television for decades. He guest-starred and had recurring roles on shows like “Mission: Impossible,” “The F. B. I.,” “The Waltons,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Hill Street Blues” and “Murder, She Wrote.”
Peter had a notable role in the famous “Who Shot J. R.?” episode of “Dallas” in 1980 … and played William Mulder, Agent Mulder’s dad, on 6 episodes of “The X-Files.” His film credits include ” The Godfather Part II,” “The War of the Roses” and “The Game.”
The veteran actor had a long career on Broadway as well, making his debut in 1957.
He was 90.
