Tim Donnelly (actor)

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Tim Donnelly
Born
Timothy David Donnelly

(1944-09-03)September 3, 1944
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 17, 2021(2021-09-17) (aged 77)
Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S.
OccupationFilm and television actor
Years active1957–1984
Children1[1]

Timothy David Donnelly (September 3, 1944 – September 17, 2021) was an American film and television actor. He was perhaps best known for playing the role as "Fireman Chet Kelly" in NBC's Emergency!.[2][3]

Life and career[]

Donnelly was born in Los Angeles, California on September 3, 1944,[1] as the son of Eileen, a homemaker and Paul, an assistant director.[1][4] He began his career in 1957, appearing in the film Baby Face Nelson.[1] Later in his career, Donnelly appeared in films and television programs, as his credits include, Hawaii Five-O, The Secret of Santa Vittoria, Adam-12, The Legend of Jesse James and The Virginian.[1][5] He also appeared in Dragnet for five episodes, in which he was mentored by Jack Webb.[6]

Donnelly later won the role of "Fireman Chet Kelly" in Emergency!, when he auditioned in casting.[6] After he won the role, Donnelly had to cut some of his hair and shave his beard.[6] After the series ended in 1977, he played starring roles in films Parts: The Clonus Horror[7] and The Toolbox Murders.[5] Donnelly retired from acting in 1984, last appearing in the action-adventure television series The A-Team.[5]

Death[]

Donnelly died from complications of surgery at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on September 17, 2021, at the age of 77.[1][8]

Donnelly's brother, Dennis Donnelly, directed the 1978 slasher film The Toolbox Murders in which Tim had a leading role.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f Barnes, Mike (September 23, 2021). "Tim Donnelly, Actor on 'Emergency!,' Dies at 77". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "TV Brought Brother-in-law". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. June 15, 1975. p. 188. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. ^ Maglio, Tony (September 24, 2021). "Tim Donnelly, 'Emergency!' Actor, Dies at 77". TheWrap. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
  4. ^ "Paul Charles Donnelly; Retired Universal Executive". Los Angeles Times. October 11, 1990. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  5. ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (September 23, 2021). "Tim Donnelly Dies: 'Emergency!' & 'The Clonus Horror' Actor Was 77". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
  6. ^ a b c Yokley, Richard; Sutherland, Rozane (May 2007). Emergency!: Behind the Scene. Jones & Bartlett Learning. pp. 33–34. ISBN 9780763748968 – via Google Books.
  7. ^ Gross, Linda (November 10, 1979). "Brave Old World in 'Clonus Horror'". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. p. 50. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  8. ^ Campione, Katie (September 23, 2021). "Emergency! Actor Tim Donnelly Dead at 77". People. Retrieved September 24, 2021.

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