David Kelly
Acting Born Jul 11, 1929 Dublin, Ireland 24 credits
Biography
David Kelly (July 11, 1929 – February 12, 2012) was an Irish actor who had regular roles in several film and television works from the 1950s onwards. One of the most recognisable voices and faces of Irish stage and screen, Kelly was known for his roles as Rashers Tierney in Strumpet City, Cousin Enda in Me Mammy, the builder Mr O'Reilly in Fawlty Towers, Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest, and Grandpa Joe in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Another notable role was as Michael O'Sullivan in Waking Ned Devine.
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Full filmography
- Play for Today (1970) as Mark
- Play for Today (1970) as The Judge
- Heartbeat (1992) as Pa Deighton
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mr. Casey / College Director
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Grandpa Joe
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Finbar
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Miko
- Public Eye (1965)
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as O'Reilly
- Stardust (2007) as Guard
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003) as Captain Cumara (voice)
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Paddy
- Scarlett (1994) as Hall Porter
- The Adventurer (1972) as Carlson
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Irishman
- Robin's Nest (1977) as Albert Riddle
- General Electric Theater (1953) as (uncredited)
- Citizen Smith (1977) as Paddy
- The Italian Job (1969) as Vicar
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Tavernkeeper
- The Jazz Age (1968) as McDara
- Mean Machine (2001) as Doc
- The Informer (1966) as Whistler
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) as Trival