“Emergency!” was Donnelly’s biggest role, as he played a firefighter working on the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Engine 51. He also appeared in movies including “The Secret of Santa Vittoria,” “The Toolbox Murders” and “The Clonus Horror.” Donnelly made guest appearances on a variety of TV shows, such as “Adam-12,” “B.J. and the Bear,” “CHiPs,” and “The A-Team.”
RIP Tim Donnelly, television and film actor, best known for Emergency! and also had a role in the 1969 film The Secret Of Santa Vittoria, died on Sunday at the age of 77. RIP Tim ❤ pic.twitter.com/SjD3ugeavh
RIP Mr Tim Donnelly….. AKA Fireman Chet Kelly….Emergency …. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 For The Family…. Great Actor Who Showed What Being A Fireman Is All About…. Engine 51 ….KMG365 Fireman Chet Kelly …. Thank You God Bless https://t.co/9w1hyEFh5j
I'm crushed. Big fan of Emergency, and of course Tim Donnelly also stars in one of my favorite horror films, The Toolbox Murders. Wow, I just adore him. RIPhttps://t.co/x1OUOPSMC0
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