David Kelly

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

Stardust 2007 ★ 7.3
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2005 ★ 7.0
Laws of Attraction 2004 ★ 5.8
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks 2003 ★ 6.3
Mean Machine 2001 ★ 6.3
Scarlett 1994 ★ 6.6
Heartbeat 1992 ★ 7.2
2Point4 Children 1991 ★ 7.3
Pirates 1986 ★ 6.3
In Sickness and in Health 1985 ★ 8.1
Cowboys 1980 ★ 7.5
Robin's Nest 1977 ★ 6.7
Citizen Smith 1977 ★ 6.8
Fawlty Towers 1975 ★ 8.3
Oh, Father! 1973 ★ 7.5
The Adventurer 1972 ★ 6.3
Play for Today 1970 ★ 6.6
The Italian Job 1969 ★ 6.9
The Informer 1966
BBC Play of the Month 1965 ★ 5.3
Public Eye 1965 ★ 8.2
The Wednesday Play 1964 ★ 5.2
General Electric Theater 1953 ★ 6.8
Hallmark Hall of Fame 1951 ★ 8.8