David Kelly
David Kelly (11 July 1929 – 12 February 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.
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| Full name at birth | David Kelly
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| Claim to fame | Robin`s Nest, Fwalty Towers, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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| Date of birth | 11 July 1929
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| Place of birth | Dublin, Ireland
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| Date of death | 12 February 2012
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| Age | 82 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Dublin, Ireland
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| Resting place | Mount Jerome Cemetery & Crematorium
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| Height | 5' 10" (178 cm)
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| Residence | Dublin, Ireland
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- Has a dog named Max.
- First class watercolour painter.
David Kelly is known for his role in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) as Grandpa Joe.
He is also known for his role in the film Stardust (2007) as Guard.
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