Timothy David Donnelly was born on September 3, 1944 in Los Angeles County, California. His father was producer Paul Donnelly, and he began working as an actor throughout the 1960s and '70s. He starred in a litany of projects throughout this time, with some of his more notable credits including "The Secret of Santa Vittoria," "The Toolbox Murders," and "The Clonus Horror." However, his most prominent role came in 1972 when he landed the recurring role of Chet Kelly in the NBC drama series "Emergency!"
The show ran for six seasons, and once it ended, Donnelly continued acting, with his final performance occurring in 1984 with a part in "The A-Team." While he may have stopped acting, he clearly loved his time on "Emergency!" as evidenced by his continued support for the Los Angeles County Fire Museum. He'd also attend various conventions in support of his old series.
Words of support quickly poured in across social media in remembrance of Donnelly. On Twitter, one user wrote, "I always loved his character of Chet on EMERGENCY!. The sparring between Chet and Randolph Mantooth's Johnny Gage holds up to this day and adds so much fun to the series." It's clear Donnelly touched the lives of many, and our thoughts go out to his family and friends at this time.
