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Joseph E. Tata (September 13, 1936 - August 24, 2022) was an American television actor. He was known for his regular role (1990 to 2000) as Nat Bussichio, the owner and operator of the Peach Pit diner, in the TV series Beverly Hills, 90210. He also reprised his role as Nat a few times in the spin-off 90210 in the start of its first season. Before that, he portrayed Private Neddick on No Time for Sergeants (1964-1965), and he appeared in the 1970s in 8 episodes of The Rockford Files.

He appeared in one episode of Hogan's Heroes, The Pizza Parlor, as Tony Garlotti. Tata was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2018, and died on August 24, 2022, at the age of 85.

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