About Tim Donnelly
Lived 1944 – 2021 (aged 77). Tim Donnelly was an American actor and television actor.
Timothy David Donnelly (September 3, 1944 – September 17, 2021) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing the role of fireman Chet Kelly in NBC's Emergency!.
Life and career Donnelly was born in Los Angeles on September 3, 1944, He began his career in 1957, appearing in the film Baby Face Nelson. He also appeared in Dragnet for five episodes, in which he was mentored by Jack Webb.
In 1971, Donnelly was selected for the role of fireman Chet Kelly in Emergency! and his brother's (Dennis Donnelly's) 1978 film The Toolbox Murders. Donnelly retired from acting in 1984, last appearing in the action-adventure television series The A-Team.
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Who was Tim Donnelly?
American actor (1944–2021)
When was Tim Donnelly born?
Tim Donnelly was born on 3 September 1944 in Los Angeles.
When did Tim Donnelly die?
Tim Donnelly died on 17 September 2021 in Santa Fe.
What was Tim Donnelly's occupation?
Tim Donnelly was an actor and television actor.
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Tim Donnelly was American.
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