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Acting
David Kelly
David Kelly is best known for Fawlty Towers, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, Scarlett and Heartbeat. David Kelly was born on July 11, 1929. David Kelly died on February 12, 2012 at the age of 82.
- Born
- July 11, 1929
- Place of birth
- Dublin, Ireland
- Died
- February 12, 2012 (82 years old)
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
Filmography
- 2003Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley WinksCaptain Cumara (voice)
- 1994ScarlettHall Porter
- 1992HeartbeatPa Deighton
- 19912Point4 ChildrenPaddy
- 1991Merlin of the Crystal CavePoet
- 1986Slinger's DayFred
- 1985In Sickness and in HealthIrishman
- 1982Whoops ApocalypseAbdah
- 1980Strumpet CityRashers
- 1980CowboysWobbly Ron
- 1980Time of My LifeTramp
- 1978The GlumsTattooist
- 1978The Last of SummerCorney Kernahan
- 1977Citizen SmithPaddy
- 1977Robin's NestAlbert Riddle
- 1977Mr BigInky Smith
- 1975Fawlty TowersO'Reilly
- 1973Oh, Father!Walter
- 1972The AdventurerCarlson
- 1970Play for TodayThe Judge
- 1968The Jazz AgeMcDara
- 1968The Ronnie Barker PlayhouseMatthew
- 1968For Amusement OnlyThe Thief
- 1966The InformerWhistler
- 1965Public Eye
- 1965BBC Play of the MonthMr. Casey / College Director
- 1964The Wednesday PlayFinbar
- 1956Armchair TheatreCloggy Moore
- 1953General Electric Theater(uncredited)
- 1951Hallmark Hall of FameTavernkeeper
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Kelly been in?
David Kelly is best known for Fawlty Towers, Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks, Scarlett and Heartbeat.
When was David Kelly born?
David Kelly was born on July 11, 1929. (Dublin, Ireland)
How old is David Kelly?
David Kelly died on February 12, 2012 at the age of 82.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·