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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
Directing Born Aug 24, 1942 Los Angeles, California, USA 35 credits
35
Total Credits
1949–1990
42 Years Career Span
32
Vault Titles
0
Key Co-Stars

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.

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Career

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.
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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

Shades of L.A. · DirectorThey Came from Outer Space · Director
The New Lassie · Director
Hunter · DirectorAirwolf · Director
The A-Team · DirectorHardcastle and McCormick · DirectorWhiz Kids · DirectorThe Rousters · DirectorHigh Performance · Director
Falcon Crest · DirectorSimon & Simon · Director
Enos · Director
Hart to Hart · DirectorCalifornia Fever · Director
Dallas · DirectorVega$ · DirectorFlying High · DirectorThe Amazing Spider-Man · DirectorProject U.F.O. · Director
The Hardy Boys / Nancy Drew Mysteries · DirectorMan from Atlantis · Director
Charlie's Angels · Director
Extreme Close-Up · Assistant Director
Emergency! · Director
Hawaii Five-O · Director
Adam-12 · DirectorAdam-12 · Assistant DirectorAdam-12 · Unit ManagerThe Devil's Brigade · Second Assistant Director
Welcome to Hard Times · Assistant Director
Night Unto Night

Full Filmography

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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

35credits
7films
28TV series
1949–1990active years

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