
Acting
David Kelly
Also Known As: 大衛·凱利
Birth Date
July 11, 1929
Death Date
February 12, 2012
(passed away at 82)
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
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Biography
David Kelly (July 11, 1929 – February 12, 2012) was an Irish actor who had regular roles in several film and television works from the 1950s onwards. One of the most recognisable voices and faces of Irish stage and screen, Kelly was known for his 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, and Grandpa Joe in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005). Another notable role was as Michael O'Sullivan in Waking Ned Devine.
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Play for Today
The Judge
1970 • 1 episode

The Wednesday Play
Finbar
1964 • 1 episode

Heartbeat
Pa Deighton
1992 • 1 episode

BBC Play of the Month
Mr. Casey / College Director
1965 • 1 episode

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe
2005

Scarlett
Hall Porter
1994 • 1 episode

Stardust
Guard
2007

In Sickness and in Health
Irishman
1985 • 1 episode

Fawlty Towers
O'Reilly
1975 • 1 episode

Public Eye
1965 • 1 episode

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003 • 1 episode

The Italian Job
Vicar
1969

2Point4 Children
Paddy
1991 • 2 episodes

Citizen Smith
Paddy
1977 • 1 episode

The Adventurer
Carlson
1972 • 1 episode

Robin's Nest
Albert Riddle
1977 • 45 episodes

Mean Machine
Doc
2001

Ordinary Decent Criminal
Fr. Grogan
2000

Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Trival
2004

Laws of Attraction
Priest / Michael
2004