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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] |
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, CHiPs, 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]
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]
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