
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.
Daniel Hugh Kelly Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Daniel Hugh Kelly reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 36 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Daniel Hugh Kelly's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 17% of Daniel Hugh Kelly's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Night of 100 Stars II, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Daniel Hugh Kelly Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Daniel Hugh Kelly's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Daniel Hugh Kelly has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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".




