Michael Donnelly is a fictional character from the American soap opera
Santa Barbara. He was portrayed by American actor Frank Runyeon from
May 26, 1988 to October 14, 1991.When Mason Capwell was accused of the
murder of Mark McCormick, he left Santa Barbara in search of Mark's
true killer. Mason's quest led him to a convent where Michael Donnelly
was the main priest. An explosion caused Mason to lose his memory and
he was presumed dead, but his wife, Julia Wainwright, showed up at the
convent searching for the truth about Mason. Eventually the truth
about Mark's killer was revealed, but by that time Father Michael
realized he had fallen in love with Julia.When Mason Capwell was
accused of the murder of Mark McCormick, he left Santa Barbara in
search of Mark's true killer. Mason's quest led him to a convent where
Michael Donnelly was the main priest. An explosion caused Mason to
lose his memory and he was presumed dead, but his wife, Julia
Wainwright, showed up at the convent searching for the truth about
Mason. Eventually the truth about Mark's killer was revealed, but by
that time Father Michael realized he had fallen in love with
Julia.Michael's profession as a priest came to torment him when he
heard the confession of serial rapist Zach Kelton. Michael's
conscience was troubled, because he wanted to inform the police but
was forbidden to do so by the Seal of the Confessional. Zach, fearing
that Michael would betray him, kidnapped Julia. Michael rescued Julia,
and came to the conclusion he would need to give up the
priesthood.When married couple Laura and Ethan Asher came to town,
Michael revealed that he had once had a relationship with Laura and
had accidentally killed her child while working as a policeman. Laura
forgave Michael, but Ethan was suspicious of Michael and Laura.
Another person from Michael's past, Leo Mitchell, arrived in town
threatening Michael. When Leo was killed, Michael was accused of
committing the crime, but it turned out that Laura had killed Leo in
self-defense. Michael Donnelly (Santa Barbara) Top Movies & Young Movies