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: Michael Urie Reflects on His Fairytale Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2025-04-23 15:43:55
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - 2024-10-18 16:35:41
Video: Why Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis Couldn't Make WARRIORS Alone
by Michael Major - 2024-10-17 16:35:54
Video: Sutton Foster and Carol Burnett Talk ONCE UPON A MATTRESS on SUNDAY MORNING
by Blair Ingenthron - 2024-08-11 10:32:36
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
News
Review: SPRING AWAKENING at MAD Theatre Of Tampa
by Peter Nason - Oct 20, 2026
An imaginatively mounted production with a terrific cast that acted as a tribute to the late great Duncan Sheik.
by Peter Nason - Oct 20, 2026
An imaginatively mounted production with a terrific cast that acted as a tribute to the late great Duncan Sheik.
Photos: The Cast of THE FANTASTICKS Is Getting Ready for Broadway
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2026
Up next at Second Stage Theater is the Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky as The Boy (Matt), Kevin Del Aguila as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles as Lewis’ Mother, Zane Phillips as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 13, 2026
Up next at Second Stage Theater is the Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky as The Boy (Matt), Kevin Del Aguila as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles as Lewis’ Mother, Zane Phillips as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
Maxim Chlumecky, Nathan Levy, Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer & Ruthie Ann Miles Will Lead THE FANTASTICKS on Broadway
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 25, 2026
Second Stage Theater just announced complete casting for the upcoming Broadway premiere of THE FANTASTICKS, directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli. The company of THE FANTASTICKS will feature Maxim Chlumecky (Appropriate, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child) as The Boy (Matt), Kevin del Aguila (Some Like It Hot, Frozen) as The Man Who Dies (Mortimer), David Patrick Kelly (Once, The Warriors) as The Old Actor (Henry), Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer (Spamalot, Beetlejuice) as Matt’s Mother (Mildred Hucklebee), Nathan Levy (& Juliet, Aladdin) as The Boy (Lewis), Ruthie Ann Miles (Sweeney Todd, The King and I) as Lewis’ Mother (Bessie Mae Bellomy), Zane Phillips (“The Comeback,” “Mid Century Modern,” Fire Island) as The Narrator (El Gallo), and Ahmad Simmons (Illinoise, Hadestown) as The Mute. Mr. Phillips will be making his Broadway debut.
Rachel Chavkin Will Direct EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL at TheatreSquared
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026
TheatreSquared will present EUGENE ONEGIN: A BLUEGRASS MUSICAL, directed by Tony winner Rachel Chavkin, with 15 actor-musicians performing in a reconfigured in-the-round West Theatre in Fayetteville, AR.
Inside the Visionary Mind of Lear DeBessonet
by Charles Kirsch - Mar 27, 2026
Any theater lover should be well acquainted with the meteoric rise of Tony nominee Lear DeBessonet: from founding the Public Works program at the Public Theater to spearheading the Encores! series at New York City Center to her current role as artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater.
by Charles Kirsch - Mar 27, 2026
Any theater lover should be well acquainted with the meteoric rise of Tony nominee Lear DeBessonet: from founding the Public Works program at the Public Theater to spearheading the Encores! series at New York City Center to her current role as artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater.
Review: THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025
The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.
by Roger Catlin - Oct 24, 2025
The attention to detail in the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s terrific production of “The Wild Duck” extends to preshow atmospherics, with a distinct chill not attributable to the cooling autumn temperatures outside.
BWW Q&A: Nick Westrate of THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16.
by Joshua Wright - Oct 16, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Henrik Ibsen’s “The Wild Duck,” adapted by David Eldridge and directed by STC Artistic Director Simon Godwin, in association with Theatre for a New Audience. The production runs at STC’s Klein Theatre in Washington, D.C., from October 18 through November 16.
Cast Set for THE WILD DUCK at Shakespeare Theatre Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 6, 2025
Shakespeare Theatre Company has revealed the cast for Henrik Ibsen's The Wild Duck, produced in association with Theatre for a New Audience. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets!
Video: Michael Urie Reflects on His Fairytale Broadway Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge discusses the journey of Once Upon a Mattress with one of the production's stars, Michael Urie! Urie discusses his co-star Sutton Foster and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 23, 2025
Watch as BroadwayWorld's Richard Ridge discusses the journey of Once Upon a Mattress with one of the production's stars, Michael Urie! Urie discusses his co-star Sutton Foster and more.
Photos: Sutton Foster and More at ONCE UPON A MATTRESS CD Signing
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2025
Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels appeared at The Museum of Broadway to perform songs from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs. See photos from the event here!
by Bruce Glikas - Apr 23, 2025
Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels appeared at The Museum of Broadway to perform songs from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs. See photos from the event here!
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Cast to Perform, Sign Albums at The Museum of Broadway
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels will appear at The Museum of Broadway on April 22nd to perform a few selections from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 7, 2025
Sutton Foster, Michael Urie, Daniel Breaker, Will Chase, Ana Gasteyer, and Nikki Renée Daniels will appear at The Museum of Broadway on April 22nd to perform a few selections from the Once Upon a Mattress cast recording and to sign CDs.
Listen: ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Cast Recording Available Now
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 28, 2025
The Broadway Cast Recording for the New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress is available now! The album has been released physically and digitally, and can be purchased and streamed now!
March 2025 Broadway Streaming Guide: How to Watch WICKED, SING SING, & Other Must-See Hits
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
by Josh Sharpe - Feb 28, 2025
For Broadway fans looking for something to stream, March is a packed month! As Spring officially begins, several theater titles make their streaming debuts, including WICKED's blockbuster adaptation and SING SING. Discover where to watch your favorite musicals and new releases.
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS Revival Will Release Cast Recording in March
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 10, 2025
The Broadway cast of New York City Center Encores! revival of Once Upon a Mattress, directed by Lear deBessonet, will go into the studio to record the Cast Album of their production at the end of January.
Lin-Manuel Miranda Reveals WARRIORS Will Come to the Stage
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest project, a concept album based on the film 'The Warriors', is in talks to come to the stage in the future. Learn more here!
by Stephi Wild - Dec 26, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda's latest project, a concept album based on the film 'The Warriors', is in talks to come to the stage in the future. Learn more here!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda Recalls E-Mail Exchange with Stephen Sondheim
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda recalled an iconic e-mail exchange he shared with the late Stephen Sondheim about an ice cream truck in Queens on a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 24, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda recalled an iconic e-mail exchange he shared with the late Stephen Sondheim about an ice cream truck in Queens on a recent visit to Late Night with Seth Meyers. Watch the clip!
Video: Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis 'Open' to Broadway Future for WARRIORS
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis visited the Today Show on Wednesday to discuss their concept album, Warriors, released last week. During the interview, the writers discussed their inspiration for the album, working with the vocalists, and whether the show could be staged in the future. Watch it now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 23, 2024
Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis visited the Today Show on Wednesday to discuss their concept album, Warriors, released last week. During the interview, the writers discussed their inspiration for the album, working with the vocalists, and whether the show could be staged in the future. Watch it now!
Video: Inside the WARRIORS Album Release With Lin-Manuel Miranda & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the release! Watch footage here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 18, 2024
Atlantic Records has released WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, available everywhere now. BroadwayWorld was on the red carpet for the release! Watch footage here!
Photos: Lin-Manuel Miranda, Amber Gray, & More Attend WARRIORS Album Launch Party
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 18, 2024
WARRIORS, the groundbreaking new concept album from Lin-Manuel Miranda and Eisa Davis, is available everywhere now. Miranda and Davis celebrated the album launch and Time Out New York cover at an exclusive release party. Take a look at the photos now!
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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