Tim Donnelly obit

Tim Donnelly (1944–2021), actor known for “Emergency!”

 

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Tim was best known for his portrayal of Chet Kelly on Emergency. He was an actor, known for Emergency! (1972), The Clonus Horror (1979) and The Toolbox Murders (1978). He died on September 19, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.

Tim Donnelly is survived by his daughter, Ashley, two grandsons, his sister Kathleen and his brother Dennis. Cards may be directed to Dennis Donnelly, c/o Los Angeles County Fire Museum Association, 9834 Flora Vista St, Bellflower, CA 90706.’

American Actor Tim Donnelly death was confirmed following some social media publications;

“We at the Fire Museum are heartbroken as we sure all of you will be as well regarding the following news. It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of our friend, Tim Donnelly, this weekend. Tim, as you know, played Chet Kelly on the show Emergency! among many other roles during his acting career. Tim is survived by his daughter, Ashley, two grandsons, his sister Kathleen and his brother Dennis. To all the Emergency! fans, we want you to know that he was very excited about coming to the Museum in January for the 50th Anniversary. Many of the Museum Board Members have great memories of Tim from our time on Project 51 and personal contact. To his daughter, grandchildren, and siblings, we offer our sincerest condolences. At this time, services have not been arranged. Cards may be directed to Dennis Donnelly, c/o Los Angeles County Fire Museum Association, 9834 Flora Vista St, Bellflower, CA 90706.’ Los Angeles County Fire Museum in a Facebook post.

Tim was born September 3, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Van Nuys Jr. High with Tom Selleck and Jon Peters. Then went on to attend Van Nuys High School and Norte Dame High School.

For those of you who watch Dragnet you can see him in two episodes from 1969 and 1970. In the 1970 one, "D.H.Q.-Night School" he guest stars along with Marco Lopez.

Tim's favorite Emergency! episode to do was "Firehouse Quintet" [the basketball one]. When asked about Henry, he replied that Henry was a very slobbery, smelly and shedding dog and was going to be fired from the show until he offered to do scenes with him. Awwww, what a hero in my opinion....he saved Henry!

After Emergency! he did a couple of movies. The Toolbox Murders (1978) and The Clonus Horror (1979).  He produced three plays along with John Cassavetes in the Hollywood area and did a couple of Vega$ episodes in the early 1980's. He then left for northern California to get involved in the pearl business.  Tim is now living in the Los Angeles area and has a daughter who just started college. im was born September 3, 1944 in Los Angeles, California. He attended Van Nuys Jr. High with Tom Selleck and Jon Peters. Then went on to attend Van Nuys High School and Norte Dame High School.

For those of you who watch Dragnet you can see him in two episodes from 1969 and 1970. In the 1970 one, "D.H.Q.-Night School" he guest stars along with Marco Lopez.

Tim's favorite Emergency! episode to do was "Firehouse Quintet" [the basketball one]. When asked about Henry, he replied that Henry was a very slobbery, smelly and shedding dog and was going to be fired from the show until he offered to do scenes with him. Awwww, what a hero in my opinion....he saved Henry!

After Emergency! he did a couple of movies. The Toolbox Murders (1978) and The Clonus Horror (1979).  He produced three plays along with John Cassavetes in the Hollywood area and did a couple of Vega$ episodes in the early 1980's. He then left for northern California to get involved in the pearl business.  Tim is now living in the Los Angeles area and has a daughter who just started college.

 

 

The A-Team (TV Series)

Shooter at Warehouse

- Say It with Bullets (1984) ... Shooter at Warehouse (uncredited)

 1981 CHiPs (TV Series)

Sam Boyle

- Weed Wars (1981) ... Sam Boyle

 1981 Vega$ (TV Series)

Sears

- Nightmare Come True (1981) ... Sears

 1981 Enos (TV Series)

- Pistol Packing Enos (1981)

 1981 B.J. and the Bear (TV Series)

Stone

- A Bear in the Hand (1981) ... Stone

 1979 The Death of Ocean View Park (TV Movie)

 1979 The Clonus Horror

Richard (as Timothy Donnelly)

 1972-1978 Emergency! (TV Series)

Fireman Chet Kelly

- Greatest Rescues of Emergency! (1978) ... Fireman Chet Kelly

- Limelight (1977) ... Fireman Chet Kelly

- Hypochondri-Cap (1977) ... Fireman Chet Kelly

- Upward and Onward (1977) ... Fireman Chet Kelly

- All Night Long (1977) ... Fireman Chet Kelly

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 1978 Project U.F.O. (TV Series)

Stu Hadley / Denver Air Traffic Controller / Flight Controller

- Sighting 4007: The Forest City Incident (1978) ... Stu Hadley

- Sighting 4005: The Medicine Bow Incident (1978) ... Denver Air Traffic Controller (voice, uncredited)

- Sighting 4001: The Washington D.C. Incident (1978) ... Flight Controller

 1978 The Toolbox Murders

Detective Jamison

 1971 The Smith Family (TV Series)

Truck Driver

- Lost Lady (1971) ... Truck Driver

 1970-1971 Adam-12 (TV Series)

Robber / Deliveryman

- Log 88 - Reason to Run (1971) ... Robber (uncredited)

- Log 25: Indians (1970) ... Deliveryman (as Timothy D. Donnelly)

 1967-1970 Dragnet 1967 (TV Series)

Jack / Harry Jennings / Stanley Stover / ...

- D.H.Q.: Night School (1970) ... Jack

- Auto Theft: Dog-Nappers (1970) ... Harry Jennings

- Burglary: DR-31 (1969) ... Stanley Stover (as Timothy Donnelly)

- B.O.D.: DR-27 (1969) ... Mr. Morris

- The Big High (1967) ... Paul Shipley (as Timothy Donnelly)

 1969 Hawaii Five-O (TV Series)

Mickey

- Leopard on the Rock (1969) ... Mickey (uncredited)

 1969 The Secret of Santa Vittoria

Holtzmann

 1967 First to Fight

Driver (uncredited)

 1965-1966 The Virginian (TV Series)

2nd Cowhand / Tippy

- Jacob Was a Plain Man (1966) ... 2nd Cowhand

- Day of the Scorpion (1965) ... Tippy

 1966 The Legend of Jesse James (TV Series)

Sonny Walters

- A Real Tough Town (1966) ... Sonny Walters

 1957 Baby Face Nelson

Child (uncredited)