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David Kelly
AKA: 大衛·凱利
Acting
Born: 1929
Dublin, Ireland
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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.
Known For
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
Captain Cumara (voice)
2003 · US
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
Poet
1991 · GB
2Point4 Children
Paddy
1991 · GB
Whoops Apocalypse
Abdab
1982 · GB
Fawlty Towers
O'Reilly
1975 · GB
BBC Play of the Month
Mr. Casey / College Director
1965 · GB
Public Eye
Role
1965 · GB
The Wednesday Play
Finbar
1964 · GB
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks | 2003 | Captain Cumara (voice) |
| Merlin of the Crystal Cave | 1991 | Poet |
| 2Point4 Children | 1991 | Paddy |
| Whoops Apocalypse | 1982 | Abdab |
| Fawlty Towers | 1975 | O'Reilly |
| BBC Play of the Month | 1965 | Mr. Casey / College Director |
| Public Eye | 1965 | Contributor |
| The Wednesday Play | 1964 | Finbar |