David Kelly
Biography
David Kelly was an Irish actor born on July 11, 1929, in Dublin, Ireland, and he died on February 12, 2012. He was a recognizable face and voice of Irish stage and screen, with regular roles in film and television starting from the 1950s onwards. His notable television and film credits include 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, Michael O'Sullivan in Waking Ned Devine, and Grandpa Joe in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Across his career, he accumulated 77 known acting credits.
Career overview
David Kelly was an Irish actor born in Dublin, Ireland, on July 11, 1929. Active in film and television works from the 1950s onwards, he became one of the most recognisable faces and voices of Irish stage and screen, accumulating seventy-seven known acting credits.
Throughout his career, Kelly held regular roles in several television and film productions. His notable television work included playing Rashers Tierney in Strumpet City, Cousin Enda in Me Mammy, the builder Mr O'Reilly in Fawlty Towers, and Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest. In film, he was recognized for portraying Grandpa Joe in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Michael O'Sullivan in Waking Ned Devine.
David Kelly passed away on February 12, 2012, at the age of 82.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009) as Self / Mr O'Reilly
- Gaybo Laughs Back (2008) as Self
- Stardust (2007) as Guard
- The Kovak Box (2006) as Frank Kovak
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Grandpa Joe
- Laws of Attraction (2004) as Priest / Michael
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) as Trival
- The Calcium Kid (2004) as Paddy O'Flannagan
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003) as Captain Cumara (voice)
- Mystics (2003) as Dave
- The Last (2002) as Walter
- Puckoon (2002) as O'Toole
- Mean Machine (2001) as Doc
- Greenfingers (2001) as Fergus Wilks
- Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000) as Fr. Grogan
- Rough for Theatre I (2000) as A
- Waking Ned (1998) as Michael O'Sullivan
- The Matchmaker (1997) as O'Connor
- The Run of the Country (1995) as Father Gaynor
- Moondance (1995)
- Scarlett (1994) as Hall Porter
- A Man of No Importance (1994) as Christy Ward
- Heartbeat (1992) as Pa Deighton
- Into the West (1992) as Grandfather
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Paddy
- Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) as Poet
- Joyriders (1988) as Daniel
- Pirates (1986) as Surgeon
- Slinger's Day (1986) as Fred
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Irishman
- Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985) as (uncredited)
- Anne Devlin (1984) as Dr Trevor
- The Jigsaw Man (1983) as Cameron
- Red Monarch (1983) as Sergo
- The Comedy of Errors (1983) as Balthazar
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982) as Tavernkeeper
- Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Abdah
- Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Abdab
- Cowboys (1980) as Wobbly Ron
- Strumpet City (1980) as Rashers
- The Glums (1978) as Tattooist
- The Light Princess (1978) as Oracle (voice)
- The Last of Summer (1978) as Corney Kernahan
- The Legion Hall Bombing (1978) as Judge
- Robin's Nest (1977) as Albert Riddle
- Citizen Smith (1977) as Paddy
- The Purple Taxi (1977) as Little Person
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977) as Dean of Studies
- The Next Man (1976) as Chauffeur in Ireland
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as O'Reilly
- The Statue and the Rose (1975) as Archbishop
- Philadelphia, Here I Come (1975) as Conan O'Byrne
- Fugitive (1974) as Mark
- The Virgins (1974) as Cloggy Moore
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Walter
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973) as Murphy
- The Adventurer (1972) as Carlson
- Play for Today (1970) as The Judge
- Play for Today (1970) as Mark
- Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970) as Maguire
- The McKenzie Break (1970) as Adjutant
- Young Man in Trouble (1970) as Joe
- The Italian Job (1969) as Vicar
- The Jazz Age (1968) as McDara
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Matthew
- For Amusement Only (1968) as The Thief
- Ulysses (1967) as Garrett Deasy
- The Informer (1966) as Whistler
- Billy Budd (1966)
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mr. Casey / College Director
- Public Eye (1965)
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Finbar
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Miko
- Girl with Green Eyes (1964) as Ticket collector
- The Quare Fellow (1962) as Reception Clerk
- Dublin Nightmare (1958) as Customer
- The Wrong Man (1956) as Policeman (uncredited)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Cloggy Moore
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Joe
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as 'Dead Man' Sweeney
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as Totterdel
- General Electric Theater (1953) as (uncredited)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Tavernkeeper
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is David Kelly best known for?
David Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Stardust (2007), The Mechanical Universe (1985), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Laws of Attraction (2004).
When and where was David Kelly born?
David Kelly was born on July 11, 1929 in Dublin, Ireland. They passed away on February 12, 2012.
How many credits does David Kelly have?
David Kelly has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 2009.
What is David Kelly's background in cinema and television?
David Kelly was an Irish actor born on July 11, 1929, in Dublin, Ireland, and he died on February 12, 2012. He was a recognizable face and voice of Irish stage and screen, with regular roles in film and television starting from the 1950s onwards. His notable television and film credits include roles as Rashers Tierney ...