‘X-Files’ Star Dead at the Age of 90 (VIDEO)

September 15, 2018 Victor Medina

One of the stars of iconic television show “The X-Files” has died at the age of 90.

Peter Donat appeared on the hit genre show in the pivotal role of Fox Mulder’s (David Duchovny) father William Mulder. He had a long and distinguished career on stage and screen that lasted over half a century.

TMZ reports that he actor reportedly died at his home from complications from diabetes, according to his wife.

Variety reports on the passing of Peter Donat.

Peter Donat, who played Agent Fox Mulder’s father on “The X-Files” and acted in two Francis Ford Coppola films, died Monday at his home in Point Reyes, Calif. He was 90.

Donat, perhaps most recognizable for his recurring “X-Files” role, was also a frequent stage actor, playing Cyrano de Bergerac, Prospero, Shylock, King Lear and Hadrian VII over the years.

He guest-starred on numerous TV series from the 1960s through the 1980s, including like “The F.B.I.,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “Hill Street Blues” and “Murder, She Wrote.”

Francis Ford Coppola cast Donat as a lawyer in “The Godfather Part II” after he was considered for the role of Tom Hagen in “The Godather,” a part that eventually went to Robert Duvall. Donat also played Otto Kerner in Coppola’s “Tucker: The Man and His Dream” in 1980.

The Canadian-born actor originated from Kentville, Nova Scotia, and was drawn to acting by the career of his uncle, “Goodbye, Mr. Chips’” Robert Donat. His career began on stage, and he nabbed a few television roles before making his Broadway debut in 1957 in “The First Gentleman.”

In addition to his wife, Donat is survived by his sons, Caleb, Christopher and Lucas; two stepdaughters, Barbara Park Shapiro and Marina Park Sutton; a stepson, Malcolm Park; 11 grandchildren; and his brother, Richard, who is also an actor.

Peter Donat was also a star on the 1980s prime-time soap opera “Flamingo Road.”