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David Patrick Kelly

Birth Place: Detroit, MI, USA

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BIO

Broadway: Once Upon a Mattress (King), Into The Woods (Narrator/Mysterious Man), Once (Da, original cast, Tony Award Best Musical), Twelfth Night (Feste), Therese Raquin (Michaud), Government Inspector (Osip), Uncle Vanya (Waffles), Working (Charlie Blossom). Off-Broadway: The Cure (David, Obie Award Best Play), Pearls For Pigs (Maestro, Obie Award Best Play), The Mind King (The Mind King Angel). Regional: Woyzeck (Woyzeck), Tartuffe (Tartuffe), Othello (Iago), Enrico IV (Enrico). FILM: Adieu Lacan, Asking For It, Fugitive Dreams, VFW, John Wick, Flags Of Our Fathers, Chi-Raq, Malcolm X, Last Man Standing, Dreamscape, Commando, Heavy, Flirting With Disaster, Cheap Shots, The Warriors, Wild At Heart (Palm D’Or, Cannes Film Festival). Television: “Twin Peaks.” Awards: Obie Award For Sustained Excellence, Connecticut Critics Award for Tartuffe, Best Actor (Brooklyn Horror Fest). Recordings: Into The Woods (Grammy Award, Best Musical), Once (Grammy Award, Best Musical), Twelfth Night (Drama Desk Award, Best Score), Working, RIP Van Boy Man.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
King Sextimus The Silent

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2024
Morten Kiil

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert Revival Production, 2024
King Sextimus the Silent

[US Tour]
US Tour, 2023
Mysterious Man

The Narrator

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Narrator, Mysterious Man

[Off-Broadway]
The Public Theater New York Premiere, 2018
Higgins

[Off-Broadway]
Signature Theatre Original Off-Broadway Production, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Michaud

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Da

[Off-Broadway]
New York Theatre Workshop Production, 2011
Da

[Off-Broadway]
Lincoln Center Theater LCT3 Production, 2011
James (Roach) Teagle

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Pantalone

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2006
Poul

[Off-Broadway]
2002
Jakkob Engstrand

[Off-Broadway]
2000
Performer

[Broadway]
Roundabout Revival, 2000
Ilya Ilyich Telegin

[Off-Broadway]
1999
Salvador Dali

[Broadway]
Lincoln Center Revival, 1998
Feste

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1995
Lord Talbot / Jack Cade

[Broadway]
1994
Osip

[Off-Broadway]
1991
Giuseppe Givola

[Off-Broadway]
1988
Angel/Cain/Shem

[Off-Broadway]
1985
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1984
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
1982
Younger John/Pierre Trudeau/Night Club Manager

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1982
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 1980
Back-Up Singer

Men (Understudy)

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1980
A Young Boy

Pervy

[Broadway]
1979
Mac

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1978
Charlie Blossom

Brett Meyer

Benny Blue

[Broadway]
Broadway Production, 1975
Eddie (Understudy)

Dr. Scott (Understudy)


Movies

The Warriors
[ 1979 ] Luther
48 Hrs.
[ 1982 ] Luther
Hammett
[ 1982 ] The Punk
Dreamscape
[ 1984 ] Tommy Ray Glatman
Commando
[ 1985 ] Sully
The Misfit Brigade
[ 1987 ] The Legionnaire
Cheap Shots
[ 1988 ] Arnold Posner
Penn & Teller Get Killed
[ 1989 ] The Fan
Wild at Heart
[ 1990 ] Dropshadow
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane
[ 1990 ] Sam
Malcolm X
[ 1992 ] Mr. Ostrowski
The Crow
[ 1994 ] T-Bird
Crooklyn
[ 1994 ] Tony Eyes, Jim
Heavy
[ 1995 ] Grey Man in Hospital
Cafe Society
[ 1995 ] J. Roland Sala
Last Man Standing
[ 1996 ] Doyle
Flirting with Disaster
[ 1996 ] Fritz Boudreau
The Funeral
[ 1996 ] Michael Stein
Trojan War
[ 1997 ] Bagman
In Too Deep
[ 1999 ] Rick Scott
Songcatcher
[ 2000 ] Earl Giddens
K-PAX
[ 2001 ] Howie
Personal Velocity
[ 2002 ] Peter
Justice
[ 2003 ] Marty
The Longest Yard
[ 2005 ] Unger
Flags of Our Fathers
[ 2006 ] President Truman
Gardener of Eden
[ 2007 ] Pa Harris
John Wick
[ 2014 ] Charlie
Chi-Raq
[ 2015 ] General King Kong
To Keep the Light
[ 2016 ] Brackett
John Wick: Chapter 2
[ 2017 ] Charlie
O.G.
[ 2018 ] Larry
VFW
[ 2019 ] Doug McCarthy
Fugitive Dreams
[ 2020 ] Henri Gatien
Asking for It
[ 2021 ] Morrill
Night Music
[ 2022 ] John Lomax
Adieu, Lacan
[ 2022 ] Lacan

TV Shows

Gossip Girl
Noah Shapiro
Twin Peaks
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

News


Video: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Takes First Bows on Broadway

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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 14 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 the Obie Awards for his sustained excellence of performance.

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