David Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly has appeared in films by Walter Hill, David Lynch, Spike Lee, Wim Wenders and Clint Eastwood. Onstage he has appeared in plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov, Gogol, Euripides, Buchner, Pirandello, Moliere, Brecht and Ibsen, directed by Richard Foreman, Nicholas Hytner and Karin Coonrod, Lear Debessonet, Rachel Chavkin, Daniel Fish and Sam Gold.
Date of Birth: January 23, 1951 (75)
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BIO
David Patrick Kelly has appeared in films by Walter Hill, David Lynch, Spike Lee, Wim Wenders and Clint Eastwood. Onstage he has appeared in plays by Shakespeare, Chekhov, Gogol, Euripides, Buchner, Pirandello, Moliere, Brecht and Ibsen, directed by Richard Foreman, Nicholas Hytner and Karin Coonrod, Lear Debessonet, Rachel Chavkin, Daniel Fish and Sam Gold. He was awarded an Obie for Sustained Excellence and was featured/played mandolin in the Grammy and Tony winning ONCE.
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STAGE CREDITS
[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
King Sextimus the Silent
[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Back-Up Singer, Men (Understudy)
[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1975
Eddie (Understudy), Dr. Scott (Understudy)
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Connection
Movies
The Warriors
[ 1979 ] Luther
[ 1979 ] Luther
48 Hrs.
[ 1982 ] Luther
[ 1982 ] Luther
Hammett
[ 1982 ] The Punk
[ 1982 ] The Punk
Dreamscape
[ 1984 ] Tommy Ray Glatman
[ 1984 ] Tommy Ray Glatman
Commando
[ 1985 ] Sully
[ 1985 ] Sully
The Misfit Brigade
[ 1987 ] The Legionnaire
[ 1987 ] The Legionnaire
Cheap Shots
[ 1988 ] Arnold Posner
[ 1988 ] Arnold Posner
Penn & Teller Get Killed
[ 1989 ] The Fan
[ 1989 ] The Fan
Wild at Heart
[ 1990 ] Dropshadow
[ 1990 ] Dropshadow
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
[ 1990 ] Sam
[ 1990 ] Sam
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] Mr. Ostrowski
[ 1992 ] Mr. Ostrowski
The Crow
[ 1994 ] T-Bird
[ 1994 ] T-Bird
Crooklyn
[ 1994 ] Tony Eyes, Jim
[ 1994 ] Tony Eyes, Jim
Heavy
[ 1995 ] Grey Man in Hospital
[ 1995 ] Grey Man in Hospital
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] J. Roland Sala
[ 1995 ] J. Roland Sala
Last Man Standing
[ 1996 ] Doyle
[ 1996 ] Doyle
Flirting with Disaster
[ 1996 ] Fritz Boudreau
[ 1996 ] Fritz Boudreau
The Funeral
[ 1996 ] Michael Stein
[ 1996 ] Michael Stein
Trojan War
[ 1997 ] Bagman
[ 1997 ] Bagman
In Too Deep
[ 1999 ] Rick Scott
[ 1999 ] Rick Scott
Songcatcher
[ 2000 ] Earl Giddens
[ 2000 ] Earl Giddens
K-PAX
[ 2001 ] Howie
[ 2001 ] Howie
Personal Velocity
[ 2002 ] Peter
[ 2002 ] Peter
Justice
[ 2003 ] Marty
[ 2003 ] Marty
The Longest Yard
[ 2005 ] Unger
[ 2005 ] Unger
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] President Truman
[ 2006 ] President Truman
Gardener of Eden
[ 2007 ] Pa Harris
[ 2007 ] Pa Harris
John Wick
[ 2014 ] Charlie
[ 2014 ] Charlie
Chi-Raq
[ 2015 ] General King Kong
[ 2015 ] General King Kong
To Keep the Light
[ 2016 ] Brackett
[ 2016 ] Brackett
John Wick: Chapter 2
[ 2017 ] Charlie
[ 2017 ] Charlie
O.G.
[ 2018 ] Larry
[ 2018 ] Larry
VFW
[ 2019 ] Doug McCarthy
[ 2019 ] Doug McCarthy
Fugitive Dreams
[ 2020 ] Henri Gatien
[ 2020 ] Henri Gatien
Asking for It
[ 2021 ] Morrill
[ 2021 ] Morrill
Night Music
[ 2022 ] John Lomax
[ 2022 ] John Lomax
Adieu, Lacan
[ 2022 ] Lacan
[ 2022 ] Lacan
TV Shows
Gossip Girl
Noah Shapiro
Noah Shapiro
Twin Peaks
Jerry Horne
Jerry Horne
Awards and Nominations
The Lortels - 2011 - Outstanding Featured Actor
David Patrick Kelly, When I Come to Die
winner
Obie Awards - 1998 - Sustained excellence of performance
David Patrick Kelly
Videos
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Stars J. Harrison Ghee, Cheyenne Jackson, and Nikki Renee Daniels Gear Up for City Center
by A.A. Cristi - 2024-01-17 18:52:38
VIDEO: Watch the First Day with The Encores! Orchestra for ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - 2023-12-23 14:01:59
Video: Cast of INTO THE WOODS Talks Opening Night in Los Angeles
by Alan Henry - 2023-07-03 11:01:07
Video: Watch Joaquina Kalukango Perform 'Last Midnight' in INTO THE WOODS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2022-12-29 12:34:05
VIDEO: Meet Two of the Unsung Heroes of INTO THE WOODS, Understudies Jason Forbach & Mary Kate Moore
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-08-11 10:33:37
VIDEO: INTO THE WOODS Cast Struts the Red Carpet on Opening Night
by Red Carpet - 2022-07-11 11:58:11
VIDEO: Watch the First Curtain Call at INTO THE WOODS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-06-29 09:49:47
VIDEO: Watch Neil Patrick Harris, Sara Bareilles & More in Rehearsals for INTO THE WOODS
by Nicole Rosky - 2022-04-27 10:12:28
VIDEO: London Cast Recording of WORKING to Be Released Next Week
by Julie Musbach - 2018-02-23 17:47:41
TV: Tony Winner John Tiffany - 'ONCE Works Because We're Family'
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-23 16:33:37
TV: ONCE's Tony Winner Martin Lowe On the Privilege of Working on a Show that Celebrates Music
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-17 08:28:02
TV: Enda Walsh on His Tony Win for Best Book Of A Musical for ONCE - It's All A Blur!
by Jessica Lewis - 2012-06-17 08:29:06
News
Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway
by Lauren Hilton - Aug 1, 2024
Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.
by Lauren Hilton - Aug 1, 2024
Tthe cast of Once Upon a Mattress, starring Sutton Foster, too their first bow on Broadway last night! Check out a video of the cast and learn more about the production.
Photos: Backstage at ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
BroadwayWorld is giving you an exclusive look backstage at rehearsal for Once Upon a Mattress, which begins previews on Broadway tonight, July 31. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
BroadwayWorld is giving you an exclusive look backstage at rehearsal for Once Upon a Mattress, which begins previews on Broadway tonight, July 31. Check out the photos here!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Launches Rush Policy and Weekly 'Princess Test' Events
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
An in-person and digital rush ticket policy has been announced for the Broadway run of Once Upon a Mattress at The Hudson Theatre. Learn more about how to save on tickets and enter here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
An in-person and digital rush ticket policy has been announced for the Broadway run of Once Upon a Mattress at The Hudson Theatre. Learn more about how to save on tickets and enter here!
Up on the Marquee: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 31, 2024
Once Upon A Mattress is now in Broadway previews at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
by Jennifer Broski - Jul 31, 2024
Once Upon A Mattress is now in Broadway previews at the Hudson Theatre. Check out photos of the new Broadway marquee!
Photos: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS First Tech Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024
Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress' first tech rehearsal! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 29, 2024
Check out photos from Once Upon a Mattress' first tech rehearsal! Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
Meet the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, Beginning Previews Tonight on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2024
Once Upon A Mattress will begin previews on Broadway tonight, Wednesday, July 31, 2024. The revival will celebrate its opening night on Monday, August 12, 2024, for the limited engagement through November 30, 2024, at The Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Once Upon a Mattress here!
Photo: Sutton Foster & Daniel Breaker Reunite in ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Rehearsals
by Joshua Wright - Jul 18, 2024
Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 18, 2024
Sutton Foster and Daniel Breaker's dream came true when they reunited at the big, bright, beautiful first rehearsal for Once Upon A Mattress on Broadway. The duo previously shared the stage as Princess Fiona and Donkey in the Broadway production of Shrek.
Kara Lindsay & More Complete the Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The complete cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has been revealed, including Kara Lindsay and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 11, 2024
The complete cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS has been revealed, including Kara Lindsay and more. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Ana Gasteyer, Will Chase, Daniel Breaker, and More Join Cast of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024
The producers of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have unveiled the principal cast joining Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. See the new cast members here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 8, 2024
The producers of ONCE UPON A MATTRESS have unveiled the principal cast joining Sutton Foster as Winnifred the Woebegone, and Michael Urie as Prince Dauntless. See the new cast members here!
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Ends Broadway Run With Record-Breaking Week
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, starring 2024 Tony Award Winner Jeremy Strong, played its final performance on Sunday, June 23, and broke the Circle in the Square Box Office record.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 24, 2024
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, starring 2024 Tony Award Winner Jeremy Strong, played its final performance on Sunday, June 23, and broke the Circle in the Square Box Office record.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Breaks Circle In the Square Box Office Record
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024
An Enemy of the People has broken the box office record at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024
An Enemy of the People has broken the box office record at Circle in the Square Theatre. Learn how to purchase tickets.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Recoups on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024
The revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork An Enemy of the People, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, has recouped its $5.5 million capitalization. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 10, 2024
The revival of Henrik Ibsen’s masterwork An Enemy of the People, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, has recouped its $5.5 million capitalization. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Starring Jeremy Strong Extends One Week on Broadway
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024
The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE has announced the addition of one final week of performances due to popular demand. Learn more about how to get tickets to th new performances here!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 10, 2024
The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE has announced the addition of one final week of performances due to popular demand. Learn more about how to get tickets to th new performances here!
Photos: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Celebrates Opening Night
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2024
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 21, 2024
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE officially opened on March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos from the show's opening night party!
Photos: Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor & More on the Red Carpet for AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024
The stars aligned on 50th Street as An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In attendence for the big night were Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Dana, Dan Stevens, Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall, and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024
The stars aligned on 50th Street as An Enemy of the People celebrated its opening night at the Circle in the Square Theatre. In attendence for the big night were Bradley Cooper, Adam Driver, Kit Connor, F. Murray Abraham, Paul Dana, Dan Stevens, Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall, and more. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the festivities and you can check out photos from the red carpet here.
Photos: The Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Takes Opening Night Bows
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024
An Enemy of the People officially opened last night, March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
by Bruce Glikas - Mar 19, 2024
An Enemy of the People officially opened last night, March 18, and BroadwayWorld was there. Check out photos of the cast taking their opening night bows here!
Photos: Get a First Look at AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE on Broadway
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Get a first look at photos of An Enemy of the People on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 18, 2024
Get a first look at photos of An Enemy of the People on Broadway! See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE Will Release First Row Seats and Launches Digital Lottery
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, will release special first row floor seats at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, Plus, find out how to enter the lottery to win discounted tickets here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 22, 2024
The Broadway revival of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, beginning performances on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, will release special first row floor seats at Broadway’s Circle in the Square Theatre, Plus, find out how to enter the lottery to win discounted tickets here!
Meet the Cast of AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, Beginning Previews on Broadway Tonight!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024
The new Broadway production of Henrik Ibsen’s thunderous masterwork, AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, adapted by Tony Award Nominee Amy Herzog and directed by Tony Award Winner Sam Gold, begins previews tonight, Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Meet the cast of An Enemy of the People here!
Photos: New York City Center Encores! ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Celebrates Closing Night
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 5, 2024
New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Check out photos of the cast taking their final bows and celebrating at the after party.
by Bruce Glikas - Feb 5, 2024
New York City Center Encores! season kicked off with Once Upon a Mattress, which officially closed on February 4, 2024. BroadwayWorld was there to celebrate the show's final performance. Check out photos of the cast taking their final bows and celebrating at the after party.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Patrick Kelly been in?
David Patrick Kelly has appeared on Broadway in 15 shows.
How many West End shows has David Patrick Kelly been in?
David Patrick Kelly has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has David Patrick Kelly been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actor (The Lortels) for When I Come to Die and Sustained excellence of performance (Obie Awards).
What awards has David Patrick Kelly won?
David Patrick Kelly has won an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence of Performance.
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