Biography
Sam Kelly (born Roger Michael Kelly) was an English actor who worked in film, television, radio and theatre. He trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after studying at Liverpool Collegiate School and singing in Liverpool Cathedral choir.
He is best known for his role as the prisoner Bunny Warren in the BBC sitcom Porridge (1974–77) and as Captain Hans Geering in 'Allo 'Allo! (1982–87). Other television credits include Sam in On the Up (1990–92) and Ted Liversidge in Barbara (1995–2003). Film roles include appearances in Topsy-Turvy (1999), All or Nothing (2002), Mr. Turner (2014) and Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang (2010).
Kelly died on 14 June 2014, aged 70.
