Where to watch David Kelly in the UK
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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.
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- Play for Today (1970) as Mark
- BBC Play of the Month (1965) as Mr. Casey / College Director
- Heartbeat (1992) as Pa Deighton
- The Wednesday Play (1964) as Finbar
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Grandpa Joe
- Public Eye (1965) Cast
- Fawlty Towers (1975) as O'Reilly
- Stardust (2007) as Guard
- The Adventurer (1972) as Carlson
- The Gentle Touch (1980) as Dooley
- 2Point4 Children (1991) as Paddy
- Robin's Nest (1977) as Albert Riddle
- Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003) as Captain Cumara (voice)
- In Sickness and in Health (1985) as Irishman
- Scarlett (1994) as Hall Porter
- The Jazz Age (1968) as McDara
- The Italian Job (1969) as Vicar
- The Informer (1966) as Whistler
- Citizen Smith (1977) as Paddy
- Mean Machine (2001) as Doc
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Tavernkeeper
- Laws of Attraction (2004) as Priest / Michael
- Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004) as Trival
- Pirates (1986) as Surgeon
- The Wrong Man (1956) as Policeman (uncredited)
- The Last of Summer (1978) as Corney Kernahan
- Strumpet City (1980) as Rashers
- Whoops Apocalypse (1982) as Abdah
- General Electric Theater (1953) as (uncredited)
- Cowboys (1980) as Wobbly Ron
- Slinger's Day (1986) as Fred
- The Ronnie Barker Playhouse (1968) as Matthew
- Waking Ned (1998) as Michael O'Sullivan
- Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except (1985) as (uncredited)
- Armchair Theatre (1956) as 'Dead Man' Sweeney
- Oh, Father! (1973) as Walter
- The Calcium Kid (2004) as Paddy O'Flannagan
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1982) as Tavernkeeper
- Into the West (1992) as Grandfather
- Greenfingers (2001) as Fergus Wilks
- Puckoon (2002) as O'Toole
- Red Monarch (1983) as Sergo
- Merlin of the Crystal Cave (1991) as Poet
- Ordinary Decent Criminal (2000) as Fr. Grogan
- The Matchmaker (1997) as O'Connor
- The Kovak Box (2006) as Frank Kovak
- A Man of No Importance (1994) as Christy Ward
- The Purple Taxi (1977) as Little Person
- The Next Man (1976) as Chauffeur in Ireland
- The Jigsaw Man (1983) as Cameron
- Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened (2009) as Self / Mr O'Reilly
- Girl with Green Eyes (1964) as Ticket collector
- The McKenzie Break (1970) as Adjutant
- Mystics (2003) as Dave
- Ulysses (1967) as Garrett Deasy
- Anne Devlin (1984) as Dr Trevor
- The Run of the Country (1995) as Father Gaynor
- The Comedy of Errors (1983) as Balthazar
- Quackser Fortune Has a Cousin in the Bronx (1970) as Maguire
- Gaybo Laughs Back (2008) as Self
- Philadelphia, Here I Come (1975) as Conan O'Byrne
- Billy Budd (1966) Cast
- Moondance (1995) Cast
- A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1977) as Dean of Studies
- The Light Princess (1978) as Oracle (voice)
- Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width (1973) as Murphy
- Joyriders (1988) as Daniel
- The Quare Fellow (1962) as Reception Clerk
- The Glums (1978) as Tattooist
- Fugitive (1974) as Mark
- Dublin Nightmare (1958) as Customer
- The Statue and the Rose (1975) as Archbishop
- Rough for Theatre I (2000) as A
- The Virgins (1974) as Cloggy Moore
- The Legion Hall Bombing (1978) as Judge
- The Last (2002) as Walter
- Young Man in Trouble (1970) as Joe
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David Kelly's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are David Kelly's most popular films?
Most-watched David Kelly films currently: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Stardust (2007), The Italian Job (1969), Mean Machine (2001), Laws of Attraction (2004).
What TV shows has David Kelly appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Play for Today (1970), BBC Play of the Month (1965), Heartbeat (1992), The Wednesday Play (1964), Public Eye (1965).
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