David Kelly

Born: 1929-07-11, Dublin, Ireland

Died: 2012-02-12

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.

Filmography

• Heartbeat (1992)
• The Wednesday Play (1964)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
• Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003)
• In Sickness and in Health (1985)
• Scarlett (1994)
• Stardust (2007)
• 2point4 Children (1991)
• Public Eye (1965)
• Robin's Nest (1977)
• Mean Machine (2001)
• Pirates (1986)
• Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
• Slinger's Day (1986)
• The Wrong Man (1956)
• Cowboys (1980)
• Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000)
• The Kovak Box (2006)
• Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
• Whoops Apocalypse (1982)
• Oh, Father! (1973)
• Greenfingers (2001)
• Into the West (1992)
• Waking Ned (1998)
• The McKenzie Break (1970)
• The Next Man (1976)
• The Jigsaw Man (1983)
• The Calcium Kid (2004)
• Red Monarch (1983)
• Girl with Green Eyes (1964)