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Frank Kelly

Acting Born Dec 28, 1938 Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland 23 credits
23
Total Credits
2014
42 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Frank Kelly works in acting. Born December 28, 1938 in Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Shoot the Piano Player

as Father Pickle

Remington Steele

as Willard Skeggs
Film

The Devil's Advocate

as Father Jack Hackett

Troubles

as DI Murdoch
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The Jane Wyman Show

as Henry Doyle

Sultan Makamı

as Mr. Thomas Palmerston

Frequent co-stars

Dermot Morgan 1 shared title
Ardal O'Hanlon 1 shared title
Pauline McLynn 1 shared title
Tony Guilfoyle 1 shared title
Don Wycherley 1 shared title
Arthur Mathews 1 shared title
Pat Shortt 1 shared title
Rynagh O'Grady 1 shared title
Graham Norton 1 shared title
Jim Norton 1 shared title

Career timeline

Mrs. Brown's Boys D'MovieTea with the Dead
Dermot Morgan: Fearless Funnyman
Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted
The Running Mate
Turning GreenThe Unusual Inventions of Henry Cavendish
Cowboys & Angels
The DealThe Boys & Girl from County ClareYu Ming Is Ainm Dom
Evelyn
Rat
Soft Sand, Blue Sea
Lexx
Father Ted
War of the ButtonsO Mary This London
Hear My Song
TroublesTaffin
Remington Steele
Second City Firsts

Full Filmography

23 titles
  • Lexx (1997) as Father Pickle
  • Remington Steele (1982) as Willard Skeggs
  • Father Ted (1995) as Father Jack Hackett
  • Troubles (1988) as DI Murdoch
  • Evelyn (2002) as Henry Doyle
  • Second City Firsts (1973) as Surveyor
  • The Deal (2003) as John Smith
  • War of the Buttons (1994) as Gorilla's Dad
  • Taffin (1988) as Liam
  • The Running Mate (2007) as Paul 'Polly' O'Sullivan
  • The Boys & Girl from County Clare (2003) as The Chairman
  • Hear My Song (1991) as Taxi Driver 2
  • Turning Green (2005) as Father O'Hara
  • Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie (2014) as Justice Cannon
  • Rat (2000) as Uncle Matt
  • Yu Ming Is Ainm Dom (2003) as Paddy
  • Cowboys & Angels (2004) as Jerry
  • Small, Far Away: The World of Father Ted (2011)
  • Soft Sand, Blue Sea (1998) as Insp. Fitzgerald
  • The Unusual Inventions of Henry Cavendish (2005) as Mr. Thomas Palmerston
  • Dermot Morgan: Fearless Funnyman (2013) as Self
  • O Mary This London (1994) as Hotel priest
  • Tea with the Dead (2014) as Frank Finnegan

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Frank Kelly best known for?

Frank Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Shoot the Piano Player (1960), Remington Steele (1982), The Devil's Advocate (1997), Troubles (1988).

When and where was Frank Kelly born?

Frank Kelly was born on December 28, 1938 in Blackrock, County Dublin, Ireland.

How many credits does Frank Kelly have?

Frank Kelly has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1973 to 2014.

What is Frank Kelly's background in cinema and television?

Francis O'Kelly (December 28, 1938 – February 28, 2016), known as Frank Kelly, was an Irish actor, known for Father Ted (1995), Evelyn (2002), and Rat (2000). He was married to Bairbre Neldon.