
David Patrick Kelly
Born
1951-01-23
Place of birth
Detroit, Michigan, USA
Biography
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. Kelly's other credits include roles in 48 Hrs. (1982), Commando (1985), The Crow (1994), The Funeral and Last Man Stan...
Known for

John Wick
Charlie

John Wick: Chapter 2
Charlie

Beverly Hills Cop
Luther (uncredited)

The Crow
T-Bird

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Orville Underwood

The Longest Yard
Unger

Commando
Sully

K-PAX
Howie

Twin Peaks
Jerry Horne

The Warriors
Luther

Gossip Girl
Noah Shapiro

Only Murders in the Building
Miller

Flags of Our Fathers
President Truman

Wild at Heart
Dropshadow

Malcolm X
Mr. Ostrowski