David Kelly
(11 July 1929 – 12 February 2012)
David Kelly was an Irish stage and screen actor, who had regular roles in several film and television works from the 1950s onwards. Dublin-born Kelly also played feckless builder Mr O'Reilly in Fawlty Towers. He was well known to Irish audiences for his role as Rashers Tierney in Strumpet City. He was also known by worldwide audiences for his role as Grandpa Joe in the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
But is perhaps best remembered for riding a motorbike naked in the comedy film Waking Ned.
He earned a Screen Actors' Guild nomination for the 1998 film.
Kelly was married to actor Laurie Morton and had two children.
In a 50-year career, Kelly's roles ranged from the dramatic to the comedic.
In his native Ireland, he is well known for the historical drama mini-series Strumpet City, which starred co-starred Peter O'Toole and Peter Ustinov.
In 2005, he received a lifetime achievement award at the Irish Film and Television Awards. He also received a Helen Hayes award for A Moon for the Misbegotten.
Kelly's final film role was in the 2007 British fantasy film Stardust, as a deceptively nimble, high-kicking wall guard.
The actor died in hospital after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Laurie, his son David and daughter Miriam.
RIP
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