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.
