David Kelly (actor)
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| David Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | 11 July 1929 Dublin, Ireland |
| Occupation | actor |
| Years active | 1951 - present |
David Kelly (born 11 July 1929) is an Irish actor sometimes credited as David Blake Kelly, who has been in regular film and television work since the 1950s.
The unusual-looking David Kelly became a familiar face on British television during the 1970's with a long-running role as the one-armed dish washer Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest; and the inept builder Mr O'Reilly in the Fawlty Towers episode The Builders. Following his notable appearance as Michael O'Sullivan in the hit film Waking Ned, Kelly has found work in small but noticable roles in major films such Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Stardust. He has also acted extensively for the radio, such as his guest appearance in the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi.
He was educated at Synge Street Catholic Boys School in Dublin. He is married to the actress Laurie Morton and lives in South Dublin.
[edit] Filmography (partial)
- Doctor Who Story The Smugglers (1966) - Jacob Kewper
- Me Mammy (1968–1971) - Cousin Enda
- Fawlty Towers (1975) - Mr O'Reilly (episode The Builders)
- Robin's Nest (1977) - Albert Riddle
- Into The West (1992) - Grandfather Reilly
- Glenroe - Sylvie McDaid
- Ballykissangel (1998) - Mr O'Reilly
- Greenfingers (2000) - Fergus Wilks
- Mean Machine (2001) - Doc
- Waking Ned (1998) - Michael O'Sullivan
- Mystics (2002) - Dave
- The Calcium Kid (2003) - Paddy O'Flannagan
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) - Trival
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) - Grandpa Joe
- Stardust (2007) - Guard
