
Daniel Hugh Kelly
ActingAbout Daniel Hugh Kelly
The middle of five children. His father was a police officer/detective and his mother was a social worker. He received his B.A. from St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and pursued his M.F.A. on a full scholarship at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Kelly has appeared in numerous off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions, primarily at the Public Theater and the Second Stage. A product of regional national theater, he has been a company member of the Williamstown Theatre Festival, the Folger Theater, Arena Stage, and the Actors Theater of Louisville among others. He toured with the National Players, the oldest classical touring company in the United States. He starred on Broadway as Brick opposite Kathleen Turner in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", and as Paul Verrall opposite Madeline Kahn in "Born Yesterday". In 2003, he appeared at the Mark Taper Theater Forum, originating the role of Richard in "Living Out" by Lisa Loomer.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Hugh Kelly reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 36 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Daniel Hugh Kelly's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 17% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Hugh Kelly remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Night of 100 Stars II, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Daniel Hugh Kelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Hugh Kelly's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Hugh Kelly.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Skipping Stones | Mr. McDowell | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Far More | Dick McAllister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Among the Shadows | Bittencourt | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Crazy Alien | The President of the United States | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Holiday Breakup | William | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | A Father's Secret | Caswell Foxx | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | ToY | Steven | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Sex, Death and Bowling | Dick McAllister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Mischief Night | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Monkey's Paw | Gillespie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Invasion Roswell | David | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | Devil May Call | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | God's Country | Mr. Randolph Whitaker | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Guardian | Agent Taylor | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | The In Crowd | Dr. Henry Thompson | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Growing Up Brady | Robert Reed | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Chill Factor | Col. Leo Vitelli | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Star Trek: Insurrection | Sojef | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Labor of Love | Gordon Connell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story | Lonn Reisman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | Atomic Dog | Brook Yates | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Five Desperate Hours | Jim Ballard | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Stranger in My Home | Doug Martin | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | The Tuskegee Airmen | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | No Greater Love | Ben Jones | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Bad Company | Les Goodwin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | A Child's Cry for Help | Donald Prescott | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1994 | MacShayne: Final Roll of the Dice | Franklin Carter | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Good Son | Wallace Evans | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Citizen Cohn | Congressman Neil Gallagher | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Someone to Watch Over Me | Scotty | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nowhere to Hide | Rob Cutter | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Night of Courage | Paul Forrest | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Night of 100 Stars II | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Cujo | Vic Trenton | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thin Ice | Jack | Flop | Similar → |
Daniel Hugh Kelly - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Daniel Hugh Kelly?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Hugh Kelly is "Night of 100 Stars II" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Daniel Hugh Kelly acted in?
Daniel Hugh Kelly has been featured in at least 36 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Daniel Hugh Kelly?
Other notable films include "A Child's Cry for Help", "The Tuskegee Airmen", and "The Good Son".




