David Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly
David Patrick Kelly (born January 23, 1951) is an American actor, musician and lyricist who has appeared in numerous films and television series. He is best known for his role as the main antagonist Luther in the cult film The Warriors) (1979). Kelly is also known for his collaborations with Spike Lee, in the films Malcolm X) (1992), Crooklyn (1994), and Chi-Raq (2015), and with David Lynch, appearing in Wild at Heart) (1990) as well as Twin Peaks (1990–91) and its 2017 revival.
David Patrick Kelly
Kelly's other credits include roles in 48 Hrs. (1982), Commando) (1985), The Crow) (1994), The Funeral) and Last Man Standing) (both 1996), The Longest Yard) (2005), as President Harry S. Truman in Flags of Our Fathers) (2006), and a recurring role in The Blacklist) (2015).
Early life
Kelly was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Margaret Elizabeth (Murphy) Kelly (1915–2010) and Robert Corby Kelly Sr., an accountant. His father received a Bronze Star Medal for service during the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. His maternal grandfather, Daniel Murphy, was from Lisnashearshane, Duhallow, County Cork, Ireland. His great-granduncle was Father William Corby, chaplain of the Irish Brigade) at the Battle of Gettysburg. Father Corby eventually became president of the University of Notre Dame.
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