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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The Judge
1970 • 1 episode
BBC Play of the Month
Mr. Casey / College Director
1965 • 1 episode
Heartbeat
Pa Deighton
1992 • 1 episode
The Wednesday Play
Finbar
1964 • 1 episode
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe
2005
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003 • 1 episode
Public Eye
1965 • 1 episode
Stardust
Guard
2007
Fawlty Towers
O'Reilly
1975 • 1 episode
In Sickness and in Health
Irishman
1985 • 1 episode
Scarlett
Hall Porter
1994 • 1 episode
The Adventurer
Carlson
1972 • 1 episode
Robin's Nest
Albert Riddle
1977 • 45 episodes
2Point4 Children
Paddy
1991 • 2 episodes
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Tavernkeeper
1951 • 1 episode
The Italian Job
Vicar
1969
Citizen Smith
Paddy
1977 • 1 episode
The Jazz Age
McDara
1968 • 1 episode
The Wrong Man
Policeman (uncredited)
1956
Mean Machine
Doc
2001