Tim Donnelly (actor)
Tim Donnelly | |
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Born | Timothy David Donnelly September 3, 1944 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Died | September 17, 2021 Santa Fe, New Mexico, U.S. | (aged 77)
Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
Years active | 1957–1984 |
Children | 1[1] |
Timothy David Donnelly (September 3, 1944[1] – 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, 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 in September 2021, at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from complications of surgery. He was 77.[1][8]
Tim Donnelly was the brother of Dennis Donnelly, who directed the 1978 slasher film The Toolbox Murders in which he had a leading role.
References
- ^ 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. Indianapolis, Indiana. June 15, 1975. p. 188. 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 9780763748968 – via Google Books.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Campione, Katie (September 23, 2021). "Emergency! Actor Tim Donnelly Dead at 77". People. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
External links
- Tim Donnelly at IMDb