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  1. 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).

  2. Mar 19, 1999 · Movies. This article is more than 25 years old. Heard the one about the one-armed Irishman? He's got two arms, and he's a Hollywood star. David Kelly talks about the long journey from...

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  3. Feb 14, 2012 · Dailyrecord.co.uk. ACTOR David Kelly has died after a short illness. He was 82. The Irishman had a career that lasted more than half a century – but often admitted nine minutes in Fawlty...

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  5. Feb 12, 2024 · He was also featured in 50 episodes of “Robin’s Nest” when he played the one-armed dishwasher, Albert Riddle. He also worked on “Glenroe,” Ballykissangel” and “Emmerdale Farm.” 3. Irish...

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  6. Robin's Nest: Created by Brian Cooke, Johnnie Mortimer. With Richard O'Sullivan, Tessa Wyatt, Tony Britton, David Kelly. Now a qualified chef, Robin from "Man About the House" (1973) sets up home with his girlfriend, and a business with his girlfriend's father.

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  7. Feb 19, 2020 · Robin’s Nest repeated the success of its sitcom predecessor and much of the credit must go to Kelly. Britton’s Nicholls is the figure of authority that Robin and Vicky rub up against, but the heart of the show comes from Riddle. He offers slapstick comedy, Irish charm and a down-on-his-luck character that completes the ensemble perfectly.

  8. Feb 15, 2012 · Irish character actor David Kelly, who played Grandpa Joe in “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” and motorcycled naked in “Waking Ned Devine,” died Sunday, Feb. 12 in Dublin.