Dennis Donnelly
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- August 24, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA
- Active Years
- 1949–1990 (42 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Dennis Donnelly was born on August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. He works as a director and assistant director, with known credits that include Supertrain from 1979, Terminal Velocity from 1994, Hunter from 1984, and The Toolbox Murders from 1978. He comes from a family with a long history of involvement in the entertainment business. His great-grandfather, John Wilkes, worked as a stage actor in New York and San Francisco. Dennis Donnelly has been married to Deborah Ann Devine since June 15, 1986, and the couple has three children together. He was previously married to Barbara Marshall Berry and Momi Blackburn.
Career overview
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[1] TMDB: Birthday: August 24, 1942. Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA. Known for directing. Known credits: 32.
[2] IMDb: Born 24 August 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Director and assistant director. Known for Supertrain (1979), Terminal Velocity (1994), and Hunter (1984).
[3] TMDB Bio: Born 24 August 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Director and assistant director. Known for Supertrain (1979), Terminal Velocity (1994), and Hunter (1984). Married to Deborah Ann Devine since 15 June 1986. Three children.
[4] IMDbPro: Born 24 August 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Director and assistant director. Known for Supertrain (1979), Terminal Velocity (1994), and The Toolbox Murders (1978).
[5] Emergencyfans.com: Dennis and Tim Donnelly come from a family with a long history of involvement in the entertainment business. Great-grandfather John Wilkes was a stage actor in San Francisco and New York.
[6] AllMovie: General link.
Name: Dennis Donnelly.
Born: August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Professions: Director and assistant director.
Known for: Supertrain (1979), Terminal Velocity (1994), Hunter (1984), The Toolbox Murders (1978).
Total known credits (directing): 32.
Family background: Family has a long history of involvement in the entertainment business. His great-grandfather, John Wilkes, was a stage actor in San Francisco and New York.
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Dennis Donnelly is a director and assistant director born on August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He comes from a family with a long history of involvement in the entertainment business. His great-grandfather, John Wilkes, was a stage actor who performed in San Francisco and New York.
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In his career, Donnelly has accumulated 32 known credits. He is recognized for his work on several productions, including the 1979 film Supertrain, the 1994 production Terminal Velocity, and the 1984 project Hunter. Additionally, he is known for his involvement with The Toolbox Murders, released in 1978.
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Dennis Donnelly is a director and assistant director born on August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California, USA. He comes from a family with a long history of involvement in the entertainment business. His great-grandfather, John Wilkes, was a stage actor who performed in San Francisco and New York.
Donnelly has 32 known credits. He is recognized for his work on several productions, including the 1979 film Supertrain, the 1994 production Terminal Velocity, and the 1984 project Hunter. He is also known for his work on The Toolbox Murders, which was released in 1978.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Shades of L.A. (1990) Director
- They Came from Outer Space (1990) Director
- The New Lassie (1989) Director
- Hunter (1984) Director
- Airwolf (1984) Director
- The A-Team (1983) Director
- Hardcastle and McCormick (1983) Director
- Whiz Kids (1983) Director
- The Rousters (1983) Director
- High Performance (1983) Director
- Falcon Crest (1981) Director
- Simon & Simon (1981) Director
- Enos (1980) Director
- Hart to Hart (1979) Director
- California Fever (1979) Director
- Dallas (1978) Director
- Vega$ (1978) Director
- Flying High (1978) Director
- The Amazing Spider-Man (1978) Director
- Project U.F.O. (1978) Director
- The Toolbox Murders (1978) as Bar Patron at Table (uncredited)
- The Toolbox Murders (1978) Director
- Soup and Me (1978) Director
- The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries (1977) Director
- Man from Atlantis (1977) Director
- Charlie's Angels (1976) Director
- Extreme Close-Up (1973) Assistant Director
- Emergency! (1972) Director
- Hawaii Five-O (1969) Director
- Adam-12 (1968) Director
- Adam-12 (1968) Assistant Director
- Adam-12 (1968) Unit Manager
- The Devil's Brigade (1968) Second Assistant Director
- Welcome to Hard Times (1967) Assistant Director
- Night Unto Night (1949)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dennis Donnelly best known for?
Dennis Donnelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994), Meet Bill (2007), The New Lassie (1989), Hunter (1984).
When and where was Dennis Donnelly born?
Dennis Donnelly was born on August 24, 1942 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does Dennis Donnelly have?
Dennis Donnelly has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1949 to 1990.
What is Dennis Donnelly's background in cinema and television?
Dennis Donnelly was born on August 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California. He works as a director and assistant director, with known credits that include Supertrain from 1979, Terminal Velocity from 1994, Hunter from 1984, and The Toolbox Murders from 1978. He comes from a family with a long history of involvement in the...
Dennis Donnelly by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Toolbox Murders (1978) as Bar Patron at Table (uncredited) — aged about 35
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