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David Patrick Kelly (born January 23, 1951) is an American actor, musician and lyricist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his role as the main antagonist Luther in the cult film The Warriors (1979).
He burst onto the acting scene in 1979, playing the devious leader of the leather-clad gang "The Rogues" in Walter Hill's controversial New York City gang film The Warriors (1979). Kelly's tight-lipped expressions and attitude that made him appear...
- Actor, Additional Crew, Soundtrack
- January 23, 1951
- 2 min
Apr 10, 2024 · in The Warriors was actually improvised by actor David Patrick Kelly. The movie's cult favorite status came from its lean pace, great characters, and memorable music. The Warriors serves as a warning against the criminal underworld of NYC in the 1970s, rather than romanticizing it.
- Walter Hill
- 3 min
- David Harris
He burst onto the acting scene in 1979, playing the devious leader of the leather-clad gang "The Rogues" in Walter Hill's controversial New York City gang film The Warriors (1979). Kelly's tight-lipped expressions and attitude that made him appear...
- January 23, 1951
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Dec 17, 2019 · The Warriors is a cult classic, draped in style and a very specific brand of machismo. It tells the story of a ragtag group of gang members with a whole city turned against...
Oct 5, 2017 · The actor David Patrick Kelly, posing in a neighborhood garden near his Manhattan apartment. Over a long career, he’s crossed paths with some of New York’s most eclectic artists. Andrew White...