David Kelly

David Kelly

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Born 1929-07-11 Dublin, Ireland 8 credit(s) Popularity 1
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 Char...
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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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Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks poster
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
as Captain Cumara (voice)
2003-09-07
Merlin of the Crystal Cave poster
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
as Poet
1991-11-17
2Point4 Children poster
2Point4 Children
as Paddy
1991-09-03
Whoops Apocalypse poster
Whoops Apocalypse
as Abdab
1982-03-14
Fawlty Towers poster
Fawlty Towers
as O'Reilly
1975-09-19
BBC Play of the Month poster
BBC Play of the Month
as Mr. Casey / College Director
1965-10-19
The Wednesday Play poster
The Wednesday Play
as Finbar
1964-09-30

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