Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
July 11, 1929
Place of Birth:
Dublin, Ireland
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David Kelly
Biography
David Kelly 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.
Known For
Filmography
| Year | TV Show | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | Captain Cumara (voice) |
| 1994 | Scarlett | Hall Porter |
| 1992 | Heartbeat | Pa Deighton |
| 1991 | 2Point4 Children | Paddy |
| 1986 | Slinger's Day | Fred |
| 1985 | In Sickness and in Health | Irishman |
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | Abdah |
| 1982 | Whoops Apocalypse | Abdab |
| 1980 | Strumpet City | Rashers |
| 1980 | The Gentle Touch | Dooley |
| 1980 | Cowboys | Wobbly Ron |
| 1978 | The Glums | Tattooist |
| 1978 | The Last of Summer | Corney Kernahan |
| 1977 | Citizen Smith | Paddy |
| 1977 | Robin's Nest | Albert Riddle |
| 1975 | Fawlty Towers | O'Reilly |
| 1973 | Oh, Father! | Walter |
| 1972 | The Adventurer | Carlson |
| 1970 | Play for Today | Mark |
| 1970 | Play for Today | The Judge |
| 1968 | The Jazz Age | McDara |
| 1968 | The Ronnie Barker Playhouse | Matthew |
| 1966 | The Informer | Whistler |
| 1965 | Public Eye | |
| 1965 | BBC Play of the Month | Mr. Casey / College Director |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play | Finbar |
| 1964 | The Wednesday Play | Miko |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre | Totterdel |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre | 'Dead Man' Sweeney |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre | Joe |
| 1956 | Armchair Theatre | Cloggy Moore |
| 1953 | General Electric Theater | (uncredited) |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame | Tavernkeeper |