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Tim Conway’s Daughter On Her Experiences Growing Up With Famous Dad

by Peace A

Published January 14, 2024

Tim Conway's daughter

Tim Conway gained widespread recognition for his comedic contributions to television through his standout role on The Carol Burnett Show, which aired from 1967 to 1978. He showcased his comedic genius, playing fan-favorite characters and sketches throughout his career, which solidified his status in the entertainment industry.

Beyond his professional success, Conway embraced the role of a devoted father to his seven children, six of whom he welcomed from his first marriage to Mary Anne Dalton. He also raised a stepdaughter, Jacqueline, with his second wife, Charlene Fusco. Recently, Kelly, Conway’s eldest child and only biological daughter provided insightful reflections on the experience of growing up with her renowned father in her 2021 book, My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad.

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Tim Conway’s daughter on growing up with her famous dad

Tim Conway's daughter
MCHALE’S NAVY, Tim Conway, 1964

Kelly shared that even though her father was a big name in the entertainment industry, the children were not fully aware of it as they were raised in the remote San Fernando Valley, away from the glitz and glam of Hollywood. “My dad was so low-key that I don’t think we realized that he really was famous until we got older,” she wrote in the book. “My dad’s from outside of Cleveland, and my mom’s from Detroit. They raised us like we were in the Midwest — simple, nothing fancy. Nobody ever got a car on their 16th birthday.”

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She further expressed that her experience growing up as Conway’s daughter was fun as she had the opportunity to visit the sets of iconic shows such as The Sonny & Cher Show and Three’s Company while socializing with her father’s co-stars’ children. “I had the luckiest, best childhood,” Kelly admitted.

Tim Conway's daughter
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Kelly says Tim Conway was a fun-loving dad

Kelly also noted that his father lived a good life by balancing his professional and family life. “His mind was always writing things, putting himself in situations, and looking around to see what he could make funny. He had a brilliant, brilliant mind,” she wrote. “He built a lot of stuff in our house. He had a workshop out back and taught us all how to build things.”

Tim Conway's daughter
THE LONGSHOT, Tim Conway, 1986, © Orion/courtesy Everett Collection

“We kind of grew up at the track,” Kelly added. “My dad would take us out of school for opening day at Santa Anita Park, which was just before Christmas, without my mom knowing about it!”

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