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David Kelly

David Kelly

Acting
Born: 1929-07-11
Dublin, Ireland

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.

Known For

71 Works
BBC Play of the Month
5.3

BBC Play of the Month

1965

tv

Heartbeat
7.2

Heartbeat

1992

tv

Play for Today
6.6

Play for Today

1970

tv

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
7.0

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005

movie

The Wednesday Play
5.2

The Wednesday Play

1964

tv

Stardust
7.3

Stardust

2007

movie

Fawlty Towers
8.3

Fawlty Towers

1975

tv

Public Eye
8.2

Public Eye

1965

tv

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
6.2

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

2003

tv

The Italian Job
6.9

The Italian Job

1969

movie

The Adventurer
6.2

The Adventurer

1972

tv

The Gentle Touch
7.3

The Gentle Touch

1980

tv