Sam Kelly
Acting Born Dec 19, 1943 Died Jun 14, 2014 Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK 91 credits
Biography
Sam Kelly works in acting. Born December 19, 1943 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Died June 14, 2014. Archytele tracks 91 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Comedy Classics: Porridge
Mr. Turner
Common People
A Running Jump
The Broken Santa
Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
Harvest
My Black Little Heart · Wardrobe Supervisor
Christmas at the RivieraThe Man from Montevideo
New Street LawNorthern Lights
New TricksLife BeginsReady When You Are, Mr McGillBeautyEastEnders: Pat and Mo
Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher
All or Nothing
Black BooksHonest
Oliver TwistBarbaraTopsy-TurvyThe Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil
Cold FeetWhat's a Carry On?
Midsomer MurdersBorn to Run
Silent Witness
Eleven Men Against Eleven
Martin ChuzzlewitRequiem Apache
Peak PracticeMagic GrandadStalag Luft
HeartbeatHeartbeatA Touch of FrostVirtual MurderBlue Ice
On the UpHaggardNight Voice
Agatha Christie's PoirotMaking Out
ChristabelThin AirThin Air
Inspector MorseAcorn AntiquesWill You Love Me Tomorrow
CasualtyCasualtyScreenPlayWe'll Think of SomethingFrankie and Johnnie
Screen TwoHome to RoostBleak HouseBleak House
The Bill'Allo 'Allo!ScullyArthur's Hallowed Ground
Now And Then
Full Filmography
91 titles- Comedy Classics: Porridge (2022) as (archive footage)
- Mr. Turner (2014) as Theatre Actor
- Common People (2013) as Derrick
- A Running Jump (2012) as Grandad
- The Broken Santa (2011) as Ron
- Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010) as Mr. Docherty
- Harvest (2009)
- My Black Little Heart (2008) Wardrobe Supervisor
- Christmas at the Riviera (2007) as Dennis
- The Man from Montevideo (2007) as Cyril Rickett
- New Street Law (2006) as Dr Hennigan
- Northern Lights (2006)
- New Tricks (2004) as Guy Carse
- Life Begins (2004) as Mediator
- Ready When You Are, Mr McGill (2004) as Edgar
- Beauty (2004) as Bernard Wardle
- EastEnders: Pat and Mo (2004) as Stan Porter
- Life Beyond the Box: Norman Stanley Fletcher (2003) as 'Bunny' Warren
- All or Nothing (2002) as Sid
- Black Books (2000) as Moo-Pa
- Honest (2000) as Uncle Sid Gallin
- Oliver Twist (1999) as Giles
- Barbara (1999) as Ted Liversidge
- Topsy-Turvy (1999) as Richard Barker
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Masks of Evil (1999) as Dr. Heinzer
- Cold Feet (1998) as Pete's Dad
- What's a Carry On? (1998) as Projectionist (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Midsomer Murders (1997) as Jack Fothergill
- Born to Run (1997) as Raymond
- Silent Witness (1996)
- Eleven Men Against Eleven (1995) as Ron Griffiths
- Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) as Mr Mould
- Requiem Apache (1994) as John
- Peak Practice (1993) as Frank Watkins
- Magic Grandad (1993) as Grandad
- Stalag Luft (1993) as Adolf Hitler
- Heartbeat (1992) as Harry Hawkswell
- Heartbeat (1992) as Stan Bickle
- A Touch of Frost (1992) as Scully
- Virtual Murder (1992) as Paul Pinkerton
- Blue Ice (1992) as George
- On the Up (1990)
- Haggard (1990)
- Night Voice (1990) as Jonjo O'Neill
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as John Merdell
- Making Out (1989)
- Christabel (1988) as Karl Langbehn
- Thin Air (1988) as Henry Campbell
- Thin Air (1988) as Henry Campbell
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Walter Majors
- Acorn Antiques (1987) as Director
- Will You Love Me Tomorrow (1987) as Beachcomber
- Casualty (1986) as John Clayton
- Casualty (1986) as Percy Miles
- ScreenPlay (1986) as Jonjo O'Neill
- We'll Think of Something (1986)
- Frankie and Johnnie (1986) as Lomax
- The Insurance Man (1986) as One-Legged Man
- Screen Two (1985) as Lomax
- Home to Roost (1985) as Ted Higgs
- Bleak House (1985) as Snagsby
- Bleak House (1985) as Snagbsy
- The Bill (1984)
- 'Allo 'Allo! (1984) as Captain Hans Geering
- Scully (1984) as Brady
- Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984) as Sales Representative
- Now And Then (1983) as Norman Elston - Then
- Boys from the Blackstuff (1982) as Pub Manager
- The Bounder (1982) as Alf
- Mike Leigh: Making Plays (1982) as Self
- Days at the Beach (1981) as Sergeant Major Globe
- Grown-Ups (1980) as Mr Butcher
- Porridge (1979) as Warren
- Who's Who (1979) as Mr Desmond Shakespeare
- Professional Foul (1977) as Grayson
- Porridge: The Desperate Hours (1976) as Warren
- The Chester Mystery Plays (1976)
- Porridge: No Way Out (1975) as Warren
- Carry On Behind (1975) as Projectionist (uncredited)
- Playhouse (1974) as Ralph Butcher
- Playhouse (1974) as Sgt. Maj. Globe
- Porridge (1974) as Warren
- Carry On Dick (1974) as Sir Roger's Coachman
- Second City Firsts (1973) as Mr. Bowes
- Black and Blue (1973) as Nancy
- Seven of One (1973) as Policeman
- The World Of Cilla (1973)
- Soap Opera in Stockwell (1973) as Nancy
- Crown Court (1972) as Eddie White
- Cilla (1968) as Self
- ITV Playhouse (1967) as Parson Kidgell
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sam Kelly best known for?
Sam Kelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mr. Turner (2014), Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010), Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008), The New Yogi Bear Show (1988).
When and where was Sam Kelly born?
Sam Kelly was born on December 19, 1943 in Manchester, Greater Manchester, England, UK. They passed away on June 14, 2014.
How many credits does Sam Kelly have?
Sam Kelly has accumulated over 91 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1967 to 2022.
What is Sam Kelly's background in cinema and television?
Roger Michael Kelly (19 December 1943 – 14 June 2014), known by the stage name Sam Kelly, was an English actor who appeared in film, television, radio, and theatre. He is best known for his roles as Captain Hans Geering in 'Allo 'Allo!, Warren in Porridge, Sam in On the Up, and Ted Liversidge in Barbara.
Sam Kelly by the numbers
91credits
42films
49TV series
1967–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Martin Chuzzlewit (1994) as Mr Mould — aged about 50
- Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) as John Merdell — aged about 45
- Black Books (2000) as Moo-Pa — aged about 56
- Porridge (1974) as Warren — aged about 30
- Cilla (1968) as Self — aged about 24
- Inspector Morse (1987) as Walter Majors — aged about 43
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