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.

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Filmography

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Heartbeat

Heartbeat

1992Series
7.1
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Play for Today

Play for Today

1970Series
6.3
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BBC Play of the Month

BBC Play of the Month

1965Series
5.0
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

2005Film
7.0
View The Wednesday Play
The Wednesday Play

The Wednesday Play

1964Series
4.5
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Public Eye

Public Eye

1965Series
7.8
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Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

1975Series
8.3
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Stardust

Stardust

2007Film
7.3
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The Jazz Age

1968Series0
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The Adventurer

The Adventurer

1972Series
5.5
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Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks

2003Series
5.9
View In Sickness and in Health
In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

1985Series
7.9