David Kelly (I) (1929–2012) |
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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...
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Born:in Dublin, IrelandDied:(age 82) in Goatstown, Dublin, Ireland |
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Actor (118 credits)
Actor (118 credits)
2004-2006
Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks
(TV Series short)
Captain Cumara
Captain Cumara
- How Much Is That Dragon?
(2006)
... Captain Cumara (voice)
- Judging a Book by Its Cover
(2006)
... Captain Cumara (voice)
- The Haunted Shipwreck
(2006)
... Captain Cumara (voice)
- The Creepy Cabbages of County Galway
(2005)
... Captain Cumara (voice)
- Dannan's American Cousin
(2004)
... Captain Cumara (voice)
1996-1998
Upwardly Mobile
(TV Series)
Old McGettigan
Old McGettigan
- Episode dated 25 December 1998
(1998)
... Old McGettigan
- Wind Riders
(1996)
... Old McGettigan
- Wigs and Hats
(1996)
... Old McGettigan
- The Pub Quiz
(1996)
... Old McGettigan
- Pam's Party
(1996)
... Old McGettigan
1998
Ballykissangel
(TV Series)
Plunkett O'Reilly
Plunkett O'Reilly
- He Healeth the Sick
(1998)
... Plunkett O'Reilly
1993
Tales of the Tooth Fairies
(TV Series)
(English version, voice)
1991
Merlin of the Crystal Cave
(TV Series)
Poet
Poet
- The Raising of the Stones
(1991)
... Poet
- The Return
(1991)
... Poet
1991
2point4 Children
(TV Series)
Paddy
Paddy
- Dirty Bowling
(1991)
... Paddy
- When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Go Shopping
(1991)
... Paddy
1986-1987
Slinger's Day
(TV Series)
Fred
Fred
- A Pane in the Neck
(1987)
... Fred
- The Stocktake
(1987)
... Fred
- Initiative
(1987)
... Fred
- Taken for a Ride
(1987)
... Fred
- Whose Baby?
(1987)
... Fred
1982
Whoops Apocalypse
(TV Series)
Abdab / Abdah
Abdab / Abdah
- Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun
(1982)
... Abdab
- Lucifer and the Lord
(1982)
... Abdab
- Autumn Cannibalism
(1982)
... Abdah
- Road to Jerusalem
(1982)
... Abdah
1980-1981
Cowboys
(TV Series)
Wobbly Ron
Wobbly Ron
- Middle for Diddle
(1981)
... Wobbly Ron
- Operation Douche
(1981)
... Wobbly Ron
- Pieces of Hate
(1980)
... Wobbly Ron
- Hurricane Lesley
(1980)
... Wobbly Ron
- Bell, Book and Candle
(1980)
... Wobbly Ron
1977-1981
Robin's Nest
(TV Series)
Albert / Albert Riddle
Albert / Albert Riddle
- The Headhunters of S.W.6
(1981)
... Albert
- Wish You Weren't Here
(1981)
... Albert
- Anniversary Waltz
(1981)
... Albert
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
(1981)
... Albert
- No Smoke Without Fire
(1981)
... Albert
1980
Strumpet City
(TV Mini Series)
Rashers
Rashers
- Episode #1.7
(1980)
... Rashers
- Episode #1.6
(1980)
... Rashers
- Episode #1.5
(1980)
... Rashers
- Episode #1.4
(1980)
... Rashers
- Episode #1.3
(1980)
... Rashers
1978
Last of Summer
(TV Series)
Corney Kernahan
Corney Kernahan
- Episode #1.4
(1978)
- Episode #1.3
(1978)
... Corney Kernahan
- Episode #1.2
(1978)
... Corney Kernahan
- Episode #1.1
(1978)
... Corney Kernahan
1974-1978
Play for Today
(TV Series)
Judge / Mark
Judge / Mark
- The Legion Hall Bombing
(1978)
... Judge
- Fugitive
(1974)
... Mark
1965-1974
Armchair Theatre
(TV Series)
Cloggy Moore / Joe / Totterdel / ...
Cloggy Moore / Joe / Totterdel / ...
- The Virgins
(1974)
... Cloggy Moore
- A Young Man in Trouble
(1970)
... Joe
- Great Big Blonde
(1966)
... Totterdel
- I Loved You Last Summer
(1965)
... 'Dead Man' Sweeney
1974
2nd House
(TV Series)
Pat Fogarty in Grace
Pat Fogarty in Grace
- Never Give a Sucker an Even Break
(1974)
... Pat Fogarty in Grace
1973
Oh, Father!
(TV Series)
Walter
Walter
- Bid Time Return
(1973)
... Walter
- The Old Adam
(1973)
... Walter
- Just Impediment
(1973)
... Walter
- Angels and Ministers
(1973)
... Walter
- A Little Law
(1973)
... Walter
1973
Emmerdale Farm
(TV Series)
Mick Cavan / Mick Kaven
Mick Cavan / Mick Kaven
- Episode #1.90
(1973)
... Mick Cavan
- Episode #1.89
(1973)
... Mick Cavan
- Episode #1.88
(1973)
... Mick Cavan
- Episode #1.87
(1973)
... Mick Cavan
- Episode #1.86
(1973)
... Mick Kaven
1972
Z Cars
(TV Series)
Cedric Jackson
Cedric Jackson
- A Neighbour's Goods: Part 2
(1972)
... Cedric Jackson
- A Neighbour's Goods: Part 1
(1972)
... Cedric Jackson
1972
Tales from the Lazy Acre
(TV Series)
Dead Man
Dead Man
- The Travelling Woman
(1972)
... Dead Man (voice)
- The Culchie
(1972)
... Dead Man (voice)
- The Last Great Pint-Drinking Tournament
(1972)
... Dead Man (voice)
- The Bitter Pill
(1972)
... Dead Man (voice)
- Stone Cold Sober
(1972)
... Dead Man (voice)
1972
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Mr. Casey / Director of College
Mr. Casey / Director of College
- Stephen D
(1972)
... Mr. Casey / Director of College
1969-1971
Me Mammy
(TV Series)
Cousin Enda
Cousin Enda
- How to be a Mammy in Law
(1971)
... Cousin Enda
- The Mammy Murder Case
(1971)
... Cousin Enda
- The Sacred Chemise of Miss Argyll
(1971)
... Cousin Enda
- The Day I Went Commercial
(1971)
... Cousin Enda
- The Day I Got Engaged
(1971)
... Cousin Enda
1970
Never Mind the Quality, Feel the Width
(TV Series)
Sean O'Riordan
Sean O'Riordan
- Blood Is Thinner Than Water
(1970)
... Sean O'Riordan
1966-1967
The Wednesday Play
(TV Series)
Miko / Finbar
Miko / Finbar
- A Crucial Week in the Life of a Grocer's Assistant
(1967)
... Miko
- The Retreat
(1966)
... Finbar
1965-1966
Emergency-Ward 10
(TV Series)
Mulligan
Mulligan
- The Long Small Hours
(1966)
... Mulligan
- Episode #1.840
(1965)
- Episode #1.839
(1965)
- Episode #1.838
(1965)
1966
Insurrection
(TV Mini Series)
Colonel Hodgkin
Colonel Hodgkin
- Saturday, 29 April 1916: Was There No Other Way?
(1966)
... Colonel Hodgkin
1958
ITV Play of the Week
(TV Series)
Prisoner A / Sean Kelly
Prisoner A / Sean Kelly
- The Quare Fellow
(1958)
... Prisoner A
- The Iron Harp
(1958)
... Sean Kelly
1958
Saturday Playhouse
(TV Series)
James McKenna
James McKenna
- A Private Eye for Pennsylvania
(1958)
... James McKenna
1958
ITV Television Playhouse
(TV Series)
Sergeant Hanna
Sergeant Hanna
- Rest in Violence
(1958)
... Sergeant Hanna
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Self (10 credits)
Self (10 credits)
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Archive footage (2 credits)
Archive footage (2 credits)
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Personal Details
Alternate Names:
Dave KellyHeight:
5' 10" (1.78 m)Spouse:
Laurie Morton (his death) (2 children)
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