DAVID PATRICK KELLY
David Patrick Kelly
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: January 23, 1951
Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
David Patrick Kelly (born January 23, 1951) is an American actor, musician and lyricist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his role as the main antagonist Luther in the cult film The Warriors (1979). Kelly is also known for his collaborations with Spike Lee, in the films Malcolm X (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Chi-Raq (2015), and with David Lynch, appearing in Wild at Heart (1990) as well as Twin Peaks (1990–91) and its 2017 revival.
Filmography
Starring
Self
2025·
Sheriff CountryMitchell
2022·
Asking For ItSheriff Morel
2022·
Adieu, LacanLacan
Matty
Miller
Katebush
2020·
Fugitive DreamsHenri Gatien
Self
2020·
PaintDavid Crays
2019·
VFWDoug McCarthy
2018·
SuccessionPaul Chambers
2018·
O.G.Larry
2017·
A Pot of Boiling OilSelf
Self
2017·
John Wick: Chapter 2Charlie
2016·
Feed the BeastZiggy Woichik
2016·
To Keep the LightBrackett
2015·
Chi-RaqGeneral King Kong
2014·
John WickCharlie
2010·
LouieTherapist, Therapist (uncredited)
2010·
Madso's WarDanny Driscoll
2007·
Gossip GirlNoah Shapiro
Self
Self
2007·
Gardener of EdenPa Harris
2006·
Flags of Our FathersPresident Truman
2005·
The Longest YardUnger
2003·
JusticeMarty
2002·
HackEddie O'Daniel
2002·
Personal VelocityPeter
Bo Levy
2001·
SongcatcherEarl Giddens
2001·
K-PAXHowie
1999·
Third WatchDanny McGowan
Orville Underwood
1999·
In Too DeepRick Scott
1998·
Twelfth NightFeste
1997·
Cafe SocietyJ. Roland Sala
1997·
Trojan WarBagman
1996·
The FuneralMichael Stein
1996·
Last Man StandingDoyle
Fritz Boudreau
1995·
HeavyGrey Man in Hospital
1994·
CrooklynTony Eyes / Jim
1994·
The CrowT-Bird
1993·
Exterior NightBiff
1992·
Mad About YouCabbie with Chicken
1992·
GhostwriterDouble-T (archive footage), Double-T
1992·
Malcolm XMr. Ostrowski
1990·
Law & OrderJosh Perlberg
1990·
Twin PeaksJerry Horne
Sam the Sleaze Bag
1990·
Wild at HeartDropshadow
Fan
Self (archive footage)
1988·
Date RapeMr. Bisphane
1988·
Cheap ShotsArnold Posner
1987·
The Misfit BrigadeThe Legionnaire
1985·
MoonlightingMcBride
1985·
CommandoSully
1984·
Miami ViceJerry
Richard Hall
1984·
DreamscapeTommy Ray Glatman
1984·
Beverly Hills CopLuther (uncredited)
1982·
WorkingCopyboy
1982·
HammettThe Punk
1982·
48 Hrs.Luther
1979·
Sanctuary of FearAudience Member
1979·
The WarriorsLuther