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David Kelly(1929-2012)

  • Actor
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David Kelly at an event for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
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Stardust (2007)
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Born Dublin, Ireland on July 11 1929. Educated at Synge Street Catholic boys school. Started acting aged 8 in the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin. Playing everything from Beckett to Shakespeare, he has appeared in theatre, TV and film constantly since 1959. Awards include: Helen Hayes Award, Outstanding Supporting Performer, Non-Resident Production (1991) for "The Playboy of the Western World"; nominated for SAG Award, Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role (1999) for Waking Ned Devine (1998); ESB Lifetime Achievement award for work in the Irish theatre. He lived in Dublin, Ireland, where he died on 12 February 2012 at the age of 82. Children: Son, David. Daughter, Miriam.
BornJuly 11, 1929
DiedFebruary 12, 2012(82)
BornJuly 11, 1929
DiedFebruary 12, 2012(82)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins & 4 nominations total

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Known for

Waking Ned Devine (1998)
Waking Ned Devine
7.3
  • Michael O'Sullivan
  • 1998
Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, AnnaSophia Robb, Julia Winter, Jordan Fry, and Philip Wiegratz in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
6.7
  • Grandpa Joe
  • 2005
Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dexter Fletcher, Rab Affleck, Adam Fogerty, Ricky Gervais, Mark Strong, Charlie Cox, Carlos Peres, Spencer Wilding, Terry Murphy, and Jordan Long in Stardust (2007)
Stardust
7.6
  • Guard
  • 2007
Vinnie Jones, Jason Statham, Vas Blackwood, Danny Dyer, and Stephen Walters in Mean Machine (2001)
Mean Machine
6.4
  • Doc
  • 2001

Credits

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Actor



  • The Good Doctor
    8.7
    Short
    • The Doctor
    • 2009
  • Katie Kirby in Poetic Licence (2007)
    Poetic Licence
    Short
    • Narrator
    • 2007
  • Heaven (2007)
    Heaven
    TV Movie
    • The Actor
    • 2007
  • Claire Danes, Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dexter Fletcher, Rab Affleck, Adam Fogerty, Ricky Gervais, Mark Strong, Charlie Cox, Carlos Peres, Spencer Wilding, Terry Murphy, and Jordan Long in Stardust (2007)
    Stardust
    7.6
    • Guard
    • 2007
  • The Martyr's Crown (2007)
    The Martyr's Crown
    7.2
    Short
    • Mr. Toole
    • 2007
  • 40 Myles On: A Night of Irish Comedy (2007)
    40 Myles On: A Night of Irish Comedy
    Video
    • 2007
  • Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks (2003)
    Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Captain Cumara (voice)
    • 2004–2006
  • Timothy Hutton and Lucía Jiménez in The Kovak Box (2006)
    The Kovak Box
    5.8
    • Frank Kovak
    • 2006
  • Johnny Depp, Freddie Highmore, AnnaSophia Robb, Julia Winter, Jordan Fry, and Philip Wiegratz in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    6.7
    • Grandpa Joe
    • 2005
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
    Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
    6.1
    Video Game
    • Grandpa Joe (voice)
    • 2005
  • Dutch Bird (2004)
    Dutch Bird
    8.0
    Short
    • Seamus Kerrigan
    • 2004
  • The Calcium Kid (2004)
    The Calcium Kid
    5.6
    • Paddy O'Flannagan
    • 2004
  • Laws of Attraction (2004)
    Laws of Attraction
    5.9
    • Priest
    • Michael
    • 2004
  • Frankie Muniz, Anthony Anderson, and Hannah Spearritt in Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
    Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London
    4.6
    • Trival
    • 2004
  • Mystics (2003)
    Mystics
    5.7
    • Dave
    • 2003

Videos27

Stardust
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Stardust
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 1:16
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 1:16
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 1:03
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 0:53
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 0:56
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Clip 0:27
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Dave Kelly
  • Height
    • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
  • Born
    • July 11, 1929
    • Dublin, Ireland
  • Died
    • February 12, 2012
    • Goatstown, Dublin, Ireland(pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Laurie MortonFebruary 2, 1961 - February 12, 2012 (his death, 2 children)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    First class watercolour painter.
  • Quotes
    I've been 52-53 years on stage, and yet Fawlty Towers (1975), those full 9 minutes, make me recognized anywhere in the world.

FAQ

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  • When did David Kelly die?
    February 12, 2012
  • How did David Kelly die?
    Pneumonia
  • How old was David Kelly when he died?
    82 years old
  • Where did David Kelly die?
    Goatstown, Dublin, Ireland
  • When was David Kelly born?
    July 11, 1929

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