
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Grandpa Joe

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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.
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50 acting credits · Includes cameos and other appearances where listed.

Grandpa Joe

Guard

Vicar

Priest / Michael

Policeman (uncredited)

Doc

Surgeon

Fr. Grogan

Frank Kovak

Michael O'Sullivan

Tavernkeeper

Grandfather

Adjutant

Paddy O'Flannagan

Ticket collector

Cameron

(uncredited)

Chauffeur in Ireland

Fergus Wilks

Christy Ward

O'Connor

Dean of Studies

Little Person

Sergo

Self / Mr O'Reilly

Father Gaynor

Balthazar

Cast

Conan O'Byrne

Garrett Deasy

Dave

Reception Clerk

Cast

O'Toole

Oracle (voice)

Mark

Dr Trevor

Customer