David Kelly Biography
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.
David Kelly Movies
David Kelly TV Shows
David Kelly Quotes
Fate's Irony in Lottery Win and Loss
Michael O'Sullivan:
(talking about the death of Ned Devine, a retired fisherman who died from the shock of winning the lottery) He survived all those storms to be washed away by a few plastic lottery balls.
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Naming a Mystical Character from Under the Sea
Ossie:
What's his name?
Grandfather: [[w:Tír na nÓg|Tír na nÓg]
He's called ].
Ossie:
But why's he called that?
Grandfather:
Because he came from a land under the sea.
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