Tata was born September 13, 1936 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (perTurner Classic Movies).
Before his time as an actor, he served in Korea (viaGoFundMe).
The actor appeared in a total of 238 episodes across all 10 seasons of the beloved show.
“He lived to work,” she said.
About his character, Tata said he was “a good guy, always there to help out.”
Tata has not done much additional acting in later years.
When he did, it was generally connected in some way to his previous co-workers.
The two spent the 2021 holidays together.
“It was such a comfort to be together.
We are each so at ease in the presence of the other,” Kelly said of her father.
Tata will be missed by many.
