DAVID KELLY

David Kelly
David Kelly
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 11, 1929
Deathday: February 12, 2012
Place of Birth: Dublin, Ireland

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.

Notable work

Filmography

Starring

Self / Mr O'Reilly
2007·
Stardust
Guard
Frank Kovak
Priest / Michael
Paddy O'Flannagan
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003·
Mystics
Dave
2002·
Puckoon
O'Toole
2002·
The Last
Walter
Doc
Fergus Wilks
Fr. Grogan
Michael O'Sullivan
O'Connor
Father Gaynor
1995·
Moondance
1994·
Scarlett
Hall Porter
Christy Ward
1992·
Heartbeat
Pa Deighton
Grandfather
Paddy
1988·
Joyriders
Daniel
1986·
Pirates
Surgeon
Dr Trevor
Balthazar
Sergo
Cameron
Abdab, Abdah
Tavernkeeper
1980·
Cowboys
Wobbly Ron
Dooley
Rashers
Corney Kernahan
1978·
The Glums
Tattooist
Oracle (voice)
Albert Riddle
Paddy
Little Person
Chauffeur in Ireland
O'Reilly
Conan O'Byrne
1974·
Fugitive
Mark
Cloggy Moore
Walter
Carlson
The Judge, Mark
Adjutant
Vicar
McDara
1967·
Ulysses
Garrett Deasy
Whistler
Mr. Casey / College Director
Miko, Finbar
Ticket collector
Reception Clerk
Customer
Cloggy Moore, Joe, 'Dead Man' Sweeney, Totterdel
Policeman (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Tavernkeeper