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David Kelly
Born 1929-07-11Dublin, Ireland
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedSelf / Mr O'ReillyGaybo Laughs BackSelfStardustGuardThe Kovak BoxFrank KovakCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryGrandpa JoeThe Calcium KidPaddy O'FlannaganLaws of AttractionPriest / MichaelAgent Cody Banks 2: Destination LondonTrivalMysticsDaveThe LastWalterPuckoonO'TooleMean MachineDocGreenfingersFergus WilksOrdinary Decent CriminalFr. GroganRough for Theatre IAWaking NedMichael O'SullivanThe MatchmakerO'ConnorThe Run of the CountryFather GaynorMoondanceRoleA Man of No ImportanceChristy WardInto the WestGrandfatherJoyridersDanielPiratesSurgeonThou Shalt Not Kill... Except(uncredited)