David Kelly
Acting
🎂 1929-07-11
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.
Cast credits(81)
Mark
1970
The Judge
1970
Finbar
1964
Miko
1964
Mr. Casey / College Director
1965
Dooley
1980
Carlson
1972
Balthazar
1978
1965
Hall Porter
1994
Tavernkeeper
1951
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003
O'Reilly
1975
1983
Pa Deighton
1992
Paddy
1991
Whistler
1966
Grandpa Joe
2005
Albert
1977
1982
Wobbly Ron
1980
Paddy
1977
1986
McDara
1968
1990
1973
Guard
2007
Totterdel
1956
'Dead Man' Sweeney
1956
Joe
1956
Cloggy Moore
1956
(uncredited)
1953
Vicar
1969
Doc
2001
Trival
2004
O'Connor
1997
Surgeon
1986
Policeman (uncredited)
1956
Fr. Grogan
2000
Priest / Michael
2004
Tattooist
1978
Michael O'Sullivan
1998
Tavernkeeper
1982
1968
Paddy O'Flannagan
2004
Adjutant
1970
Ticket collector
1964
Cameron
1983
Fergus Wilks
2001
Christy Ward
1994
Corney Kernahan
1978
Rashers
1980
Frank Kovak
2006
Father Gaynor
1995
Chauffeur in Ireland
1976
Grandfather
1992
Maguire
1970
Reception Clerk
1962
Sergo
1983
Dean of Studies
1977
Garrett Deasy
1967
Little Person
1977
Self / Mr O'Reilly
2009
(uncredited)
1985
Murphy
1973
1995
Balthazar
1983
Conan O'Byrne
1975
1966
O'Toole
2002
Judge
1978
Dave
2003
Customer
1958
Mark
1974
Oracle (voice)
1978
A
2000
Dr Trevor
1984
Cloggy Moore
1974
Daniel
1988
Walter
2002
Joe
1970