Kelly's life was forever changed when his mother enrolled him in a local dance school at the tender age of nine, despite his lack of dancing skills. This marked the beginning of a trend that would follow him throughout his life, being thrust into new experiences without hesitation.
Just weeks into his dance lessons, Kelly was cast as one of the boys in the Cameron Macintosh musical "Oliver", signaling the start of his journey in the entertainment industry. This was soon followed by a scholarship offer from Sylvia Young, allowing him to act in commercials, on stage in the West End, and in TV shows and films.
Throughout his career, Kelly has had the privilege of working with some of the greatest actors and directors in cinema, including Richard Harris, Raul Julia, Gerrard Butler, Idris Elba, Tom Hardy, Julie Walters, Tom Wilkinson, Alan Clarke, Sir Peter Hall, and Guy Ritchie, to name a few.
Kelly rose to fame in the UK playing the role of "Ray" in the popular TV series "Grange Hill", a position he held for many years, earning him the title of longest-serving pupil/adult on the show.
After leaving "Grange Hill", Kelly continued his acting career, but he soon found himself drawn to producing, a passion that ran deep in his blood. He began helping to produce small-budget indie films, and is now working on much larger projects with huge commercial appeal and worldwide audiences, including "The King in Yellow".
Kelly is a proud father of two girls, and those who know him describe him as a "sad doting dad" who adores his daughters. An animal lover at heart, Kelly has been a patron of an animal sanctuary called "PEACE" (People Establishing A Caring Environment),and is rarely seen without his dogs by his side.
