Daniel Hugh Kelly - Actor Profile

Daniel Hugh Kelly

Acting
Updated: Apr 10, 2026
36Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 10, 1952
Birth Place: Elizabeth, New Jersey, USA

About 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.

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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.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
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".

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