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David Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Twin Peaks, Gossip Girl and Only Murders in the Building. David Patrick Kelly was born on January 23, 1951. David Patrick Kelly is 75 years old (born January 23, 1951).
- Born
- January 23, 1951 (75 years old)
- Place of birth
- Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
David Patrick Kelly (born January 23, 1951) is an American actor, musician and lyricist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his role as the main antagonist Luther in the cult film The Warriors (1979). Kelly is also known for his collaborations with Spike Lee, in the films Malcolm X (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Chi-Raq (2015), and with David Lynch, appearing in Wild at Heart (1990) as well as Twin Peaks (1990–91) and its 2017 revival.
Kelly's other credits include roles in 48 Hrs. (1982), Commando (1985), The Crow (1994), The Funeral and Last Man Standing (both 1996), The Longest Yard (2005), as President Harry S. Truman in Flags of Our Fathers (2006), and a recurring role in The Blacklist (2015).
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Kelly's other credits include roles in 48 Hrs. (1982), Commando (1985), The Crow (1994), The Funeral and Last Man Standing (both 1996), The Longest Yard (2005), as President Harry S. Truman in Flags of Our Fathers (2006), and a recurring role in The Blacklist (2015).
Description above from the Wikipedia article David Patrick Kelly, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known for
Filmography
- —The George Lucas Talk Show: LiveSelf
- 2025Sheriff CountryMitchell
- 2025Only Murders in the Building: Official PodcastSelf
- 2021Only Murders in the BuildingMiller
- 2018SuccessionPaul Chambers
- 2016Feed the BeastZiggy Woichik
- 2010LouieTherapist (uncredited)
- 2007Gossip GirlNoah Shapiro
- 2002HackEddie O'Daniel
- 2001Law & Order: Criminal IntentBo Levy
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitOrville Underwood
- 1999Third WatchDanny McGowan
- 1992GhostwriterDouble-T
- 1992Mad About YouCabbie with Chicken
- 1990Twin PeaksJerry Horne
- 1990Law & OrderJosh Perlberg
- 1985MoonlightingMcBride
- 1984Tales from the DarksideRichard Hall
- 1984Miami ViceJerry
- 1982American PlayhouseCopyboy
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has David Patrick Kelly been in?
David Patrick Kelly is best known for Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Twin Peaks, Gossip Girl and Only Murders in the Building.
When was David Patrick Kelly born?
David Patrick Kelly was born on January 23, 1951. (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
How old is David Patrick Kelly?
David Patrick Kelly is 75 years old (born January 23, 1951).
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