David Kelly
Known for Acting
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.
Filmography
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
as Grandpa Joe
Stardust
2007
as Guard
The Italian Job
1969
as Vicar
Mean Machine
2001
as Doc
Pirates
1986
as Surgeon
Into the West
1992
as Grandfather
The Wrong Man
1956
as Policeman (uncredited)
Ordinary Decent Criminal
2000
as Fr. Grogan
Waking Ned
1998
as Michael O'Sullivan
Greenfingers
2001
as Fergus Wilks
Laws of Attraction
2004
as Priest / Michael
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2004
as Trival
Puckoon
2002
as O'Toole
The Next Man
1976
as Chauffeur in Ireland
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
1982
as Tavernkeeper
The Jigsaw Man
1983
as Cameron
Red Monarch
1983
as Sergo
A Man of No Importance
1994
as Christy Ward
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
1985
as (uncredited)
The Matchmaker
1997
as O'Connor