Actor

David Kelly

1956–present1929–2012DramaComedyRomanceAdventure

Chronicler of the Human Condition

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Known For

49 acting credits

as Grandpa Joe

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

as Grandpa Joe

2005

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

as Guard

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as Guard

2007

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Filmography

2009Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedSelf / Mr O'Reilly8.4 2008Gaybo Laughs BackSelf 2007StardustGuard7.3 2006The Kovak BoxFrank Kovak5.8 2005Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryGrandpa Joe7.0 2004The Calcium KidPaddy O'Flannagan5.5

About

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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