About
Late Irish actor best remembered as Grandpa Joe in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He was also known for his roles in Stardust, Into the West, and The Jigsaw Man.
Before Fame
He studied watercolor art after graduating from The Abbey School of Acting.
Trivia
He won a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Irish Film and Television Awards in 2005.
Family Life
He married Laurie Morton in 1961. The couple had two children named David Jr. and Miriam.
Associated With
He co-starred in the 2001 comedy Mean Machine with Vinnie Jones.
