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Kelly's first major TV appearances were as a panellist in the gameshow ''[[Punchlines]]'' hosted by [[Lennie Bennett]], (1980–1984) ([[ITV Network|ITV]]) and in the ITV sitcom ''Holding The Fort'' (1980–1982) but he became famous as part of the original team on ''[[Game for a Laugh]]'' for the same producers and network. For the next 14 years his work centred on [[light entertainment]] shows such as ''Kellys Eye''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/255030 |title=Kelly's Eye[20/07/1985] (1985) | BFI |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=2015-07-02 |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref> (TVS sketch show 1985), ''[[You Bet!]]'' ([[London Weekend Television|LWT]]/[[ITV Network|ITV]]) (1991–1995) and, most notably, ''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]'' ([[Granada Television|Granada]]/[[ITV Network|ITV]]), which he took over from [[Leslie Crowther]] – at first temporarily after Crowther had suffered serious head injuries in a car crash in October 1992. However, it later became apparent that Crowther would not be able to return. Thereafter, Kelly hosted the show until March 2004. Simultaneously, he was narrator for the ITV series ''After They Were Famous'' from 1999-2005. He was also the first [[ |
Kelly's first major TV appearances were as a panellist in the gameshow ''[[Punchlines]]'' hosted by [[Lennie Bennett]], (1980–1984) ([[ITV Network|ITV]]) and in the ITV sitcom ''Holding The Fort'' (1980–1982) but he became famous as part of the original team on ''[[Game for a Laugh]]'' for the same producers and network. For the next 14 years his work centred on [[light entertainment]] shows such as ''Kellys Eye''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ftvdb.bfi.org.uk/sift/title/255030 |title=Kelly's Eye[20/07/1985] (1985) | BFI |publisher=Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk |date=2015-07-02 |accessdate=2015-08-10}}</ref> (TVS sketch show 1985), ''[[You Bet!]]'' ([[London Weekend Television|LWT]]/[[ITV Network|ITV]]) (1991–1995) and, most notably, ''[[Stars in Their Eyes]]'' ([[Granada Television|Granada]]/[[ITV Network|ITV]]), which he took over from [[Leslie Crowther]] – at first temporarily after Crowther had suffered serious head injuries in a car crash in October 1992. However, it later became apparent that Crowther would not be able to return. Thereafter, Kelly hosted the show until March 2004. Simultaneously, he was narrator for the ITV series ''After They Were Famous'' from 1999-2005. He was also the first [[Children's ITV]] presenter and continued to act occasionally, notably in the [[Channel 4]] comedy ''Relative Strangers'', and in the theatre production of ''[[The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari]]''. |
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He has appeared in a number of television and theatre productions. In 2005, he was a member of the cast in [[BBC One]]'s ''[[Bleak House (2005)|Bleak House]]'' as Mr. Turveydrop. He also played a [[serial killer]] in 2005's ''[[Cold Blood (TV series)|Cold Blood]]'' and its 2007 sequel, as well as the explorer [[Giovanni Belzoni]] in [[BBC One]]'s ''[[Egypt (TV series)|Egypt]]''. On the stage he won an [[Olivier Award]] in 2004 for his portrayal of Lennie in [[John Steinbeck]]'s ''[[Of Mice and Men]]'' at the [[Savoy Theatre]]. Other work includes Ripafratta in ''[[Mirandolina]]'' at the [[Royal Exchange Theatre]] in August 2006 which he swiftly followed by appearing as a well-received [[Antonio Salieri]] in [[Peter Shaffer]]'s play ''[[Amadeus]]''. For a short period in summer 2007 he played the character Willie Thorn in the farce ''[[Out For Justice]]'' in Sydney, Australia's [[Royal Court Theatre]]. The play was a huge success and writer Vicky Ledbrook was quoted as saying Kelly is one of the finest comic actors of his generation. |
He has appeared in a number of television and theatre productions. In 2005, he was a member of the cast in [[BBC One]]'s ''[[Bleak House (2005)|Bleak House]]'' as Mr. Turveydrop. He also played a [[serial killer]] in 2005's ''[[Cold Blood (TV series)|Cold Blood]]'' and its 2007 sequel, as well as the explorer [[Giovanni Belzoni]] in [[BBC One]]'s ''[[Egypt (TV series)|Egypt]]''. On the stage he won an [[Olivier Award]] in 2004 for his portrayal of Lennie in [[John Steinbeck]]'s ''[[Of Mice and Men]]'' at the [[Savoy Theatre]]. Other work includes Ripafratta in ''[[Mirandolina]]'' at the [[Royal Exchange Theatre]] in August 2006 which he swiftly followed by appearing as a well-received [[Antonio Salieri]] in [[Peter Shaffer]]'s play ''[[Amadeus]]''. For a short period in summer 2007 he played the character Willie Thorn in the farce ''[[Out For Justice]]'' in Sydney, Australia's [[Royal Court Theatre]]. The play was a huge success and writer Vicky Ledbrook was quoted as saying Kelly is one of the finest comic actors of his generation. |
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Matthew Kelly | |
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| Born | David Allan Kelly 9 May 1950 |
| Nationality | English |
| Education | Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, presenter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
| Television | Game for a Laugh (co-Presenter, 1981-85) You Bet! (Presenter, 1991-95) Stars In Their Eyes (Presenter, 1993–04) After They Were Famous (Narrator, 1999-05) |
Matthew Kelly (born David Allan Kelly, 9 May 1950) is an English Olivier-award winning actor and presenter. Having been trained as a theatre actor, he first came to public prominence as a television presenter of ITV light entertainment shows such as Game for a Laugh, You Bet! and Stars in Their Eyes. In the 2000s he returned to acting, appearing in several West End productions, while also acting in some television roles.
Early life
Kelly was born in Urmston, Lancashire. As a child, he lived on Primrose Avenue in the town and became interested in acting when at the Urmston Musical Theatre, most notably playing the role of Louis in a production of The King and I in 1963.[1] He continues to be President of the theatre group.
After 1961, Kelly went to Urmston Grammar School. He trained as an actor at the Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre (formerly Manchester Polytechnic) and joined in a theatre group which included Julie Walters and Pete Postlethwaite. After graduation, he made his professional debut at the Pavilion Theatre in Rhyl.[citation needed] After this debut he appeared regularly at Liverpool's Everyman Theatre. He is a former member of the Workers' Revolutionary Party.[2]
Career
Kelly's first major TV appearances were as a panellist in the gameshow Punchlines hosted by Lennie Bennett, (1980–1984) (ITV) and in the ITV sitcom Holding The Fort (1980–1982) but he became famous as part of the original team on Game for a Laugh for the same producers and network. For the next 14 years his work centred on light entertainment shows such as Kellys Eye[3] (TVS sketch show 1985), You Bet! (LWT/ITV) (1991–1995) and, most notably, Stars in Their Eyes (Granada/ITV), which he took over from Leslie Crowther – at first temporarily after Crowther had suffered serious head injuries in a car crash in October 1992. However, it later became apparent that Crowther would not be able to return. Thereafter, Kelly hosted the show until March 2004. Simultaneously, he was narrator for the ITV series After They Were Famous from 1999-2005. He was also the first Children's ITV presenter and continued to act occasionally, notably in the Channel 4 comedy Relative Strangers, and in the theatre production of The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.
He has appeared in a number of television and theatre productions. In 2005, he was a member of the cast in BBC One's Bleak House as Mr. Turveydrop. He also played a serial killer in 2005's Cold Blood and its 2007 sequel, as well as the explorer Giovanni Belzoni in BBC One's Egypt. On the stage he won an Olivier Award in 2004 for his portrayal of Lennie in John Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men at the Savoy Theatre. Other work includes Ripafratta in Mirandolina at the Royal Exchange Theatre in August 2006 which he swiftly followed by appearing as a well-received Antonio Salieri in Peter Shaffer's play Amadeus. For a short period in summer 2007 he played the character Willie Thorn in the farce Out For Justice in Sydney, Australia's Royal Court Theatre. The play was a huge success and writer Vicky Ledbrook was quoted as saying Kelly is one of the finest comic actors of his generation.
From December 2008 to January 2009, he joined Stefanie Powers, Craig McLachlan and Christopher Biggins at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton to play May, one of the ugly sisters, in the pantomime Cinderella alongside his son Matthew Rixon. In 2009 he was on stage to high critical acclaim, in Howard Barker's Victory: Choices in Reaction, at the Arcola Theatre,[4] then as George in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf at the Garrick Theatre, Lichfield, followed by a season at London's Trafalgar Studios. The summer was spent as Pandarus in Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida at the Globe in London. He opened in Comedians at the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, in October 2009.
In January 2010, he replaced Simon Callow as Pozzo in the revival of Waiting for Godot at the Theatre Royal, Haymarket, alongside Ian McKellen (Estragon), Roger Rees (Vladimir) and Ronald Pickup (Lucky). He continued in the successful production of Waiting for Godot at the Comedy Theatre, Melbourne, in May 2010.[5]
In November 2010, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Chester.[6]
In March 2012, he returned to mainstream television by appearing in the ITV comedy Benidorm, playing Cyril Babcock, a judge for the hotel's dance competition. He reprises the role in 2014.
During the 2012 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, he played the role of Frank in a production of the play Educating Rita.
In 2014, Kelly acted in a short drama called Cherry Cake, produced by GreenFingerFilms.[7]
References
- ^ The Urmston Musical Theatre: "The King and I 1963". Retrieved 13 November 2008
- ^ Synnot, Siobhan (2 March 2003). "Still stars in his eyes". Scotland on Sunday. Johnston Press. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Kelly's Eye[20/07/1985] (1985) | BFI". Ftvdb.bfi.org.uk. 2 July 2015. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
- ^ "Matthew Kelly Claims Victory for Barker at Arcola". Whatsonstage.com. 21 January 2009. Retrieved 19 March 2010.
- ^ "Sir Ian McKellen is mistaken for a tramp on a Melbourne bench between Waiting for Godot rehearsals". Herald Sun. 7 May 2010. Retrieved 17 May 2010.
- ^ "Stars of sport, entertainment and education honoured" (Press release). chester.ac.uk. 4 November 2010. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
- ^ "Cherry Cake". Greenfingerfilms.com. Retrieved 10 August 2015.
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- Use dmy dates from November 2012
- Alumni of the Open University
- Alumni of Manchester Metropolitan University
- English game show hosts
- English male stage actors
- English male television actors
- English television presenters
- ITV people
- Laurence Olivier Award winners
- People educated at Urmston Grammar
- People from Urmston
- British Trotskyists
- Workers Revolutionary Party (UK) members
- 1950 births
- Living people