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Sam Kelly
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Sam Kelly
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Roger Michael Kelly
19 December 1943 Salford, Lancashire, England
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| Died | 14 June 2014 (aged 70) Esher, Surrey, England
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| Education | Liverpool Collegiate School Liverpool Cathedral |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1967–2014 |
| Partner(s) | Grace Pieniazek (died 2009) |
Sam Kelly (born Roger Michael Kelly; December 19, 1943 – June 14, 2014) was a talented English actor. He worked in movies, TV shows, radio, and plays. Many people remember him for his funny roles like Captain Hans Geering in 'Allo 'Allo!, Bunny Warren in Porridge, Sam in On the Up, and Ted Liversidge in Barbara.
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Sam Kelly's Early Life and Education
Sam Kelly was born in Salford, Lancashire, England, on December 19, 1943. He was adopted by a couple who moved to Liverpool.
Where Did Sam Kelly Go to School?
In Liverpool, Sam went to the Liverpool Collegiate School. He was also a singer in the choir at Liverpool Cathedral. Even when he was young, he showed a talent for acting by performing monologues. Before becoming an actor, he worked for three years in the Civil Service in Liverpool. Later, he studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. He finished his studies in 1967 and started performing in theaters across the UK.
Sam Kelly's Acting Career Highlights
Sam Kelly had a long and successful career in acting. He appeared in many popular TV shows and films.
Early Roles in Film and TV
Some of his first roles included playing a film director in Tiffany Jones (1973). He also appeared in two of the Carry On comedy films: Carry On Dick (1974) and Carry On Behind (1975).
Famous TV Comedy Roles
Sam Kelly became well-known for his roles in British sitcoms.
- In Porridge, he played Bunny Warren. Bunny was a friendly prisoner who couldn't read and relied on his friends to help him.
- He also played the German officer Captain Hans Geering in the popular show 'Allo 'Allo!. He left the show after the third season, which he later said he regretted.
- From 1999 to 2003, he played Ted, the husband of the main character, in the sitcom Barbara.
Other Notable TV Appearances
Sam Kelly appeared in many other TV series:
- In 1985, he played Mr. Snagsby in the BBC show Bleak House.
- He was Dennis Waterman's chauffeur in On the Up.
- He also appeared in We'll Think of Something as Les Brooks.
- From 1990 to 1992, he was a co-star in the comedy series Haggard.
- In 1994, he played Mr. Mould, the undertaker, in the BBC mini-series Martin Chuzzlewit.
- He appeared in an episode of Midsomer Murders in 2006.
- He also played a ghostwriter named Majors in an episode of Inspector Morse.
- In 2004, he was in a special episode of EastEnders called Pat and Mo.
- He appeared in the comedy series Black Books as Manny's father.
- In 2006, he played a villain named Guy Carse in New Tricks.
- In 2010, he guest-starred as Martin in the sitcom My Family.
- His final TV role was as John Merdell in Dead Man's Folly, part of Agatha Christie’s Poirot in 2013.
Sam Kelly's Stage and Radio Work
Sam Kelly was also a talented stage actor and performed on radio.
- In 1996, he performed at the National Theatre in a play called War and Peace.
- He played Sir Joseph Porter in the musical H.M.S. Pinafore in 2002.
- In 2007, he starred in the play Kean alongside Antony Sher.
- He was supposed to be in a Doctor Who episode called "Midnight" in 2007, but he was injured in a car accident. Another actor took his place.
- He did act in Doctor Who audio dramas like "The Holy Terror".
- From 2009 to 2010, Sam Kelly played the Wizard in the popular West End musical Wicked. He returned to the role in 2013.
- On radio, he played Carter Brandon in the BBC Radio 4 series Uncle Mort's South Country.
Working with Director Mike Leigh
Sam Kelly worked with director Mike Leigh many times. Their projects included:
- Knock for Knock (1976)
- Grown-Ups (1980)
- Topsy-Turvy (1999)
- All or Nothing (2002)
- A Running Jump (2012)
- His last film role was a small appearance in Mike Leigh's Mr. Turner (2014).
Sam Kelly's Later Years and Passing
Sam Kelly was in a long relationship with journalist Grace Pieniazek, who passed away in 2009.
In January 2014, it was announced that Sam Kelly had to leave the musical Wicked because he was unwell. He had been battling cancer for a long time. Sam Kelly passed away on June 14, 2014, at the age of 70.
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In Spanish: Sam Kelly para niños
