
David Patrick Kelly, born in 1951, is an American actor and musician whose career spans a diverse array of roles, from the menacing Luther in cult classic "The Warriors" to nuanced performances in Spike Lee's "Malcolm X" and David Lynch's "Wild at Heart." Known for his versatility, Kelly's screen presence includes memorable turns in action films like "48 Hrs." and "Commando," as well as the surreal landscapes of "Twin Peaks." His range extends to historical roles and contemporary television, with appearances in "The Longest Yard" and the series "The Blacklist," cementing his status as a character actor with a keen eye for unconventional projects.
The roles that explain the career.
32 credits across 1 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | VFW | Doug McCarthy | Film |
| 2017 | John Wick: Chapter 2 | Charlie | Film |
| 2015 | Chi-Raq | General King Kong | Film |
| 2014 | John Wick | Charlie | Film |
| 2010 | Madso's War | Danny Driscoll | Film |
| 2007 | Gardener of Eden | Pa Harris | Film |
| 2005 | The Longest Yard | Unger | Film |
| 2002 | Personal Velocity | Peter | Film |
| 2001 | K-PAX | Howie | Film |
| 2001 | Songcatcher | Earl Giddens | Film |
| 1999 | In Too Deep | Rick Scott | Film |
| 1998 | Twelfth Night | Feste | Film |
| 1997 | Trojan War | Bagman | Film |
| 1997 | Cafe Society | J. Roland Sala | Film |
| 1996 | Last Man Standing | Doyle | Film |
| 1996 | Flirting with Disaster | Fritz Boudreau | Film |
| 1996 | The Funeral | Michael Stein | Film |
| 1995 | Heavy | Grey Man in Hospital | Film |
| 1994 | The Crow | T-Bird | Film |
| 1994 | Crooklyn | Tony Eyes / Jim | Film |
| 1990 | The Adventures of Ford Fairlane | Sam the Sleaze Bag | Film |
| 1990 | Wild at Heart | Dropshadow | Film |
| 1989 | Penn & Teller Get Killed | Fan | Film |
| 1988 | The World's Greatest Stunts: A Tribute to Hollywood Stuntmen | Self (archive footage) | Film |
| 1988 | Date Rape | Mr. Bisphane | Film |
| 1988 | Cheap Shots | Arnold Posner | Film |
| 1987 | The Misfit Brigade | The Legionnaire | Film |
| 1985 | Commando | Sully | Film |
| 1984 | Dreamscape | Tommy Ray Glatman | Film |
| 1982 | Hammett | The Punk | Film |
| 1982 | 48 Hrs. | Luther | Film |
| 1979 | The Warriors | Luther | Film |
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