Know For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1929-07-11 (83 years old)
Deathday
2012-02-12
Place of Birth
Dublin, Ireland
Also known As
大衛·凱利
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.
2005
as Grandpa Joe
1998
as Michael O'Sullivan
1966
1988
as Daniel
1997
as O'Connor
1992
as Grandfather
2001
as Fergus Wilks
2001
as Doc
2006
as Frank Kovak
1964
as Ticket collector
1995
1956
as Policeman (uncredited)
1977
as Little Person
1977
as Dean of Studies
2003
as Dave
2000
1995
as Father Gaynor
2007
as Guard
1994
as Christy Ward
2009
as Self / Mr O'Reilly
2004
as Paddy O'Flannagan
1983
as Cameron
1970
as Joe
1974
as Cloggy Moore
2004
2002
as Walter
1970
as Adjutant
1986
as Surgeon
1970
1969
as Vicar
2000
as Fr. Grogan
1967
as Garrett Deasy
1983
as Sergo
2002
as O'Toole
1982
as Tavernkeeper
1978
as Oracle (voice)
1962
as Reception Clerk
1984
as Dr Trevor
1983
as Balthazar
1978
as Judge
2004
as Priest / Michael
1974
as Mark
1975
as Conan O'Byrne
1973
1958
as Customer
1976
as Chauffeur in Ireland
1985
as (uncredited)
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