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Frank Kelly

Actor
28 December 1938 to 28 February 2016

An Irish actor best known for his iconic role as the perpetually intoxicated and demented Father Jack Hackett on Father Ted (1995-1998), Kelly’s character was famous for his love of drink, girls and expletives. His acting career spanned six decades and he also notably appeared in The Italian Job (1969) and Evelyn (2002). 

Read Frank Kelly's Guardian obituary here