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John Kelly

Acting Born Jun 29, 1901 Boston, Massachusetts, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1928–2020
93 Years Career Span
5
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

John Kelly works in acting. Born June 29, 1901 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Wendy
The Dark Corner
Summer StormSummer Storm
Coney IslandNo Time for Love
MoontideTen Gentlemen from West Point
ManpowerThe Pittsburgh Kid
My Little ChickadeeBlack FridayRoad to Singapore
They Shall Have Music
Bringing Up Baby
The Grand Bounce
After the Thin Man
Stolen HarmonyWest Point of the Air
Morning GloryAce of AcesThe Bowery
Scarface
The Docks of New York

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Scarface (1932) as One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited)
  • Bringing Up Baby (1938) as Elmer
  • The Grand Bounce (1937) as 'Lead-Head' Hogan (uncredited)
  • After the Thin Man (1936) as Harold (uncredited)
  • Summer Storm (1944) as Bit Player (uncredited)
  • Summer Storm (1944) as Policeman (uncredited)
  • Morning Glory (1933) as Prop Man (uncredited)
  • Ace of Aces (1933) as Gloski (uncredited)
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  • Wendy (2020) as The Olds
  • They Shall Have Music (1939) as Kelly (uncredited)
  • Coney Island (1943) as Drunken Bricklayer
  • The Dark Corner (1946) as Policeman at Gallery (uncredited)
  • My Little Chickadee (1940) as Henchman (uncredited)
  • Manpower (1941) as 28 Club Bouncer (uncredited)
  • The Bowery (1933) as Lumpy Hogan (uncredited)
  • Black Friday (1940) as Taxi Driver
  • Moontide (1942) as Mac
  • The Docks of New York (1928) as Sailor Barfly (uncredited)
  • Stolen Harmony (1935) as Bates (uncredited)
  • Ten Gentlemen from West Point (1942) as Bombardier (uncredited)
  • Road to Singapore (1940) as Sailor (uncredited)
  • West Point of the Air (1935) as Randolph Air Field Mechanic
  • The Pittsburgh Kid (1941) as Knockout Riley
  • No Time for Love (1943) as Morrisey (uncredited)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

John Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarface (1932), Bringing Up Baby (1938), Motormouse and Autocat (1969), Beast King GoLion (1981).

When and where was John Kelly born?

John Kelly was born on June 29, 1901 in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

How many credits does John Kelly have?

John Kelly has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1928 to 2020.

John Kelly by the numbers

24credits
24films
0TV series
1928–2020active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Bringing Up Baby (1938) as Elmer — aged about 37
  • Scarface (1932) as One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited) — aged about 31

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