David Kelly
Acting
July 11, 1929
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.
Movies
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
The Wrong Man
1956
The Jigsaw Man
1983
Stardust
2007
The Legion Hall Bombing
1978
Into the West
1992
Waking Ned
1998
The Italian Job
1969
Mean Machine
2001
The Matchmaker
1997
Pirates
1986
Rough for Theatre I
2000
Ulysses
1967
Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
2009
Laws of Attraction
2004
Puckoon
2002
Red Monarch
1983
Greenfingers
2001
Billy Budd
1966
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2004
TV Shows
Heartbeat
1992
BBC Play of the Month
1965
Play for Today
1970
Play for Today
1970
In Sickness and in Health
1985
The Wednesday Play
1964
The Wednesday Play
1964
Fawlty Towers
1975
Public Eye
1965
2Point4 Children
1991
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
2003
Scarlett
1994
The Gentle Touch
1980
The Adventurer
1972
Citizen Smith
1977
Robin's Nest
1977
The Informer
1966
Hallmark Hall of Fame
1951
Oh, Father!
1973
Slinger's Day
1986