David Kelly

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

Career Timeline

195619631970197719841991199820052009
  1. 2009
    Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

    Self / Mr O'Reilly • Acting

  2. 2008
    Gaybo Laughs Back

    Self • Acting

  3. 2007
    Stardust

    Guard • Acting

  4. 2006
    The Kovak Box

    Frank Kovak • Acting

  5. 2005
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

    Grandpa Joe • Acting

  6. 2004
    Laws of Attraction

    Priest / Michael • Acting

  7. 2004
  8. 2004
    The Calcium Kid

    Paddy O'Flannagan • Acting

David Kelly - Aperture