Paul Kelly
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 16, 1964 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA
- Age
- 62
- Active Years
- 2020–2020 (1 Years)
- Total Credits
- 19 credits in database
Biography
Paul Michael Kelly was an American actor born on August 9, 1899. He grew up on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, as the ninth of ten children in a Roman Catholic family of Irish descent. His father, Michael, owned a bar named Kelly's Cafe. Paul Kelly's acting career survived a manslaughter conviction, which was tied to an affair he was having with the victim's wife and resulted in him spending time in prison during the late 1920s. He was known for his work in film, including the movie Flying Tigers. He passed away on November 6, 1956.
Career overview
Paul Michael Kelly was an American actor born on August 9, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up as the ninth of ten children in a Roman Catholic family of Irish descent. His father, Michael, owned a bar named Kelly's Cafe, and his father died while Kelly was young. Described as lean, red or auburn-haired, and athletically inclined, Kelly grew up on the tough streets of Brooklyn before establishing his career as an actor.
His professional path faced a significant disruption in the late 1920s when he spent time in prison following a manslaughter conviction tied to an affair he was having with the victim's wife. Despite this conviction and prison term, Kelly's career ultimately survived the ordeal, allowing him to continue working as an actor. Among his credited works is the film Flying Tigers.
Throughout his life and career, Kelly established himself as a recognizable American screen presence, known for his distinct physical appearance and background. He passed away on November 6, 1956.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- The Kelly Family – Die Reise geht weiter (2022) as Self
- Die Kelly Family und der Osten (2022) as Self
- The Kelly Family - 25 Years Later - Live (2020)
- The Kelly Family – 25 Years Later (2020) as Self
- The Kelly Family - The Complete Story (2018) as Self
- The Kelly Family - We Got Love - Live At Loreley (2018) as Self
- The Kelly Family - We Got Love - Live (2017) as himself
- 40 Jahre The Kelly Family (2017) as Self
- VOX Dokumentation (2015) as Self
- Stille Nacht - Live 2011 (2012) as Self
- Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell (2011) as Self
- Leute heute (1997) as Self
- Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen (1994) as Self
- Stern TV (1990) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Kelly Family
- Menschen (1982) as Self
- Plattenküche (1976) as Self
- Der große Preis (1974) as Self
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Paul Kelly best known for?
Paul Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell (2011), Leute heute (1997), Die Feste mit Florian Silbereisen (1994), Stern TV (1990).
When and where was Paul Kelly born?
Paul Kelly was born on March 16, 1964 in Leominster, Massachusetts, USA.
How many credits does Paul Kelly have?
Paul Kelly has 19 film and television credits listed on archytele, with work dated in 2020.
What is Paul Kelly's background in cinema and television?
Paul Michael Kelly was an American actor born on August 9, 1899. He grew up on the streets of Brooklyn, New York, as the ninth of ten children in a Roman Catholic family of Irish descent. His father, Michael, owned a bar named Kelly's Cafe. Paul Kelly's acting career survived a manslaughter conviction, which was tied t...
Paul Kelly by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Der große Preis (1974) as Self — aged about 10
- Die Drehscheibe (1964) as Self — aged about 0
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Kelly Family — aged about 18
- Klein gegen Groß - Das unglaubliche Duell (2011) as Self — aged about 47
- Stern TV (1990) as Self — aged about 26
- Leute heute (1997) as Self — aged about 33
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