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David Kelly
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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
Fawlty Towers
1975
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2005
Stardust
2007
The Italian Job
1969
Pirates
1986
Mean Machine
2001
Greenfingers
2001
Laws of Attraction
2004
The Wrong Man
1956
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
2004
Ordinary Decent Criminal
2000
Waking Ned
1998
Into the West
1992
The Calcium Kid
2004
The Kovak Box
2006
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