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.
Filmography
Starring
Self / Mr O'Reilly
2008·
Gaybo Laughs BackSelf
2007·
StardustGuard
2006·
The Kovak BoxFrank Kovak
Grandpa Joe
2004·
Laws of AttractionPriest / Michael
Trival
2004·
The Calcium KidPaddy O'Flannagan
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003·
MysticsDave
2002·
PuckoonO'Toole
2002·
The LastWalter
2001·
Mean MachineDoc
2001·
GreenfingersFergus Wilks
Fr. Grogan
2000·
Rough for Theatre IA
1998·
Waking NedMichael O'Sullivan
1997·
The MatchmakerO'Connor
Father Gaynor
1995·
Moondance1994·
ScarlettHall Porter
Christy Ward
1992·
HeartbeatPa Deighton
1992·
Into the WestGrandfather
1991·
2Point4 ChildrenPaddy
1988·
JoyridersDaniel
1986·
Slinger's Day1986·
PiratesSurgeon
Irishman
(uncredited)
1984·
Anne DevlinDr Trevor
1983·
The Irish R.M.1983·
The Comedy of ErrorsBalthazar
1983·
Red MonarchSergo
1983·
The Jigsaw ManCameron
1982·
Whoops ApocalypseAbdab, Abdah
Tavernkeeper
1980·
CowboysWobbly Ron
1980·
The Gentle TouchDooley
1980·
Strumpet CityRashers
1978·
The Last of SummerCorney Kernahan
1978·
The GlumsTattooist
Judge
1978·
The Light PrincessOracle (voice)
1977·
Robin's NestAlbert Riddle
1977·
Citizen SmithPaddy
Dean of Studies
1977·
The Purple TaxiLittle Person
1976·
The Next ManChauffeur in Ireland
1975·
Fawlty TowersO'Reilly
Conan O'Byrne
1974·
FugitiveMark
1974·
The VirginsCloggy Moore
1973·
Oh, Father!Walter
Murphy
1972·
The AdventurerCarlson
1970·
Play for TodayThe Judge, Mark
Maguire
1970·
The McKenzie BreakAdjutant
1970·
Young Man in TroubleJoe
1969·
The Italian JobVicar
Matthew
1968·
The Jazz AgeMcDara
1967·
UlyssesGarrett Deasy
1966·
The InformerWhistler
1966·
Billy BuddMr. Casey / College Director
1965·
Public Eye1964·
The Wednesday PlayMiko, Finbar
1964·
Girl with Green EyesTicket collector
1962·
The Quare FellowReception Clerk
1958·
Dublin NightmareCustomer
1956·
Armchair TheatreCloggy Moore, Joe, 'Dead Man' Sweeney, Totterdel
1956·
The Wrong ManPoliceman (uncredited)
(uncredited)
Tavernkeeper