Quick Facts
Born:
1929-07-11
Birthplace:
Dublin, Ireland
Credits:
83 Total Roles
David Kelly
Acting
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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
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe
Stardust
Guard
The Italian Job
Vicar
Fawlty Towers
O'Reilly
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
Trival
Mean Machine
Doc
The Wrong Man
Policeman (uncredited)
Laws of Attraction
Priest / Michael
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened MOVIE | Self / Mr O'Reilly |
| 2008 | Gaybo Laughs Back MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Stardust MOVIE | Guard |
| 2006 | The Kovak Box MOVIE | Frank Kovak |
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory MOVIE | Grandpa Joe |
| 2004 | The Calcium Kid MOVIE | Paddy O'Flannagan |
| 2004 | Laws of Attraction MOVIE | Priest / Michael |
| 2004 | Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London MOVIE | Trival |
| 2003 | Mystics MOVIE | Dave |
| 2003 | Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks TV | Captain Cumara (voice) |