Biography

Dave A. Kelly is an American actor, motivational speaker, trainer, writer, and voice-over artist. He grew up in Fond du Lac, WI and graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh after majoring in Theatre. He was in several plays in high school and college including "Godspell", "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown", "Bye, Bye, Birdie", "L'il Abner", "California Suite", "A Company of Wayward Saints", and "The Madwoman of Chaillot".

After graduation, Dave worked as a stand-up comedian, including stints as a regular comic at clubs in Indianapolis and Atlanta. He began working in film and TV in 2013 as a featured player in "Our Last Night (2014) and background extra on the movies "Blended", "What Men Want", and "Dear Evan Hanson" and episodes of "Resurrection", "The Haves and Have Nots", "The Gifted", "Deputy", and "Ordinary Joe" (2 episodes), "Monarch", "The Resident", and "Will Trent". He is known for his focus and professionalism on set, along with a willingness to get outside of his "comfort zone" in playing parts and characters.

As a student leader in college, Dave twice appeared on the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon to make check presentations on behalf of Circle K International (CKI).

Dave has been a professional speaker and trainer since 2005, with over 500 paid engagements for companies, conferences, conventions, and colleges and universities. He brings humor and dramatic flair to his presentations with rich content and stories to inspire and educate. Dave has also had long careers in the mortgage and restaurant industries alongside of his performing and speaking pursuits.
- IMDb mini biography by: Dave A. Kelly