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]
Tim Donnelly | |
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| Born | Timothy David Donnelly September 3, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | September 17, 2021 (aged 77) Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 1957–1984 |
| Children | 1[1] |
Life and career edit
Donnelly was born in Los Angeles 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 his brother's Dennis Donnelly 1978 film The Toolbox Murders.[5][8] Donnelly retired from acting in 1984, last appearing in the action-adventure television series The A-Team.[5]
He appeared in 122 episodes of "Emergency."
Death edit
Donnelly died from complications of surgery at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on September 17, 2021, at the age of 77.[1][9]
References edit
- ^ 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.
- ^ "TV Brought Brother-in-law". The Indianapolis Star. June 15, 1975. p. 14. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Maglio, Tony (September 24, 2021). "Tim Donnelly, 'Emergency!' Actor, Dies at 77". TheWrap. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
- ^ "Paul Charles Donnelly; Retired Universal Executive". Los Angeles Times. October 11, 1990. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c Grobar, Matt (September 23, 2021). "Tim Donnelly Dies: 'Emergency!' & 'The Clonus Horror' Actor Was 77". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 23, 2021.
- ^ a b c Yokley, Richard; Sutherland, Rozane (May 2007). Emergency!: Behind the Scene. Jones & Bartlett Learning. pp. 33–34. ISBN 978-0-7637-4896-8 – via Google Books.
- ^ Gross, Linda (November 10, 1979). "Brave Old World in 'Clonus Horror'". Los Angeles Times. p. 9 Part II. Retrieved September 23, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Toolbox Murders (1978)". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- ^ Campione, Katie (September 23, 2021). "Emergency! Actor Tim Donnelly Dead at 77". People. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
External links edit
- Tim Donnelly at IMDb