David Kelly
Known For
Acting
Born
1929-07-11 in 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.
Most Known For
Play for Today
as Mark
Play for Today
as The Judge
Heartbeat
as Pa Deighton
BBC Play of the Month
as Mr. Casey / College Director
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
as Grandpa Joe
Fawlty Towers
as O'Reilly
The Wednesday Play
as Finbar
The Wednesday Play
as Miko
Public Eye
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
as Captain Cumara (voice)
Stardust
as Guard
2Point4 Children
as Paddy
Pirates
as Surgeon
The Gentle Touch
as Dooley
Greenfingers
as Fergus Wilks
Scarlett
as Hall Porter
The Adventurer
as Carlson
The Italian Job
as Vicar
In Sickness and in Health
as Irishman
Citizen Smith
as Paddy