David Kelly
- Born
- July 11, 1929 · Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- February 12, 2012
- Actor
- Archive footage
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.
Filmography · 8 credits
- 2007Stardust · Actor (Guard)
- 2005Charlie and the Chocolate Factory · Actor (Grandpa Joe)
- 2004Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London · Actor (Trival)
- 2001Mean Machine · Actor (Doc)
- 2000Ordinary Decent Criminal · Actor (Fr. Grogan)
- 2000Greenfingers · Actor (Fergus Wilks)
- 1998Waking Ned Devine · Actor (Michael O'Sullivan)
- 1995The Run of the Country · Actor (Father Gaynor)