David Kelly

David Kelly (born July 11, 1929) is an Irish actor, who has been in regular film and television work since the 1950s. Kelly became a familiar face on British television during the 1970s with a long running role as the one-armed dishwasher Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest and as the inept builder Mr O'Reilly in the Fawlty Towers episode "The Builders". Following his notable appearance as Michael O'Sullivan in the hit film Waking Ned, Kelly found work... more

David Kelly (born July 11, 1929) is an Irish actor, who has been in regular film and television work since the 1950s. Kelly became a familiar face on British television during the 1970s with a long running role as the one-armed dishwasher Albert Riddle in Robin's Nest and as the inept builder Mr O'Reilly in the Fawlty Towers episode "The Builders". Following his notable appearance as Michael O'Sullivan in the hit film Waking Ned, Kelly found work in small but noticeable roles in such films as Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London; Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Jigsaw Man, and Stardust. He has also acted extensively for radio, including a guest appearance on the BBC Radio 4 series Baldi. Kelly is married to actress Laurie Morton with whom he lives in Goatstown, Dublin 14. less