Paul Kelman
Paul Kelman | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 26, 1949 London, England |
| Died | January 31, 2022 (aged 72) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1971–1993 |
Paul Kelman (September 26, 1949 – January 31, 2022) was an English–Canadian actor. Born in London and raised in Ottawa, Kelman made his film debut in I'm Going to Get You, Elliott Boy (1971) before his most notable role as the lead in the slasher film My Bloody Valentine (1981).
In the 1980s, Kelman also had supporting roles in the comedy film Gas (1981) and the horror film Black Roses (1988). His final on-screen appearance was a guest role on an episode of the Fox television series Class of '96 (1993).
Early life
Kelman was born in London, England on September 26, 1949.[1] In 1955, he and his family moved to Ottawa, Canada.[1]
Career
Kelman's most famous on-screen role was as T.J. in the Canadian slasher film My Bloody Valentine (1981). In 2020 he took part in an interview for the release of the Collector's Edition version of the film.[2]
Personal life
In October 2021 Kelman was hospitalized with pneumonia.[3] He died on January 31, 2022, due to health complications.[4][5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | I'm Going to Get You, Elliott Boy | Andre | Film debut |
| 1981 | My Bloody Valentine | T.J. | |
| Gas | Nino Vespucci | ||
| 1988 | Black Roses | Julie's Step-Dad | Final film role |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Police Surgeon | J.D. Cody | Episode: "Time Bomb" |
| 1980; 1982 | The Littlest Hobo | Tony | 2 episodes |
| 1984 | For the Record | Episode: "Slim Obsession" | |
| 1991 | Street Legal | Production Manager | Episode: "The Prosecution" |
| 1993 | Class of '96 | Tololyan | Episode: "Educating David"; final on-screen appearance |
References
- ^ a b "PAUL KELMAN Obituary (2022) – Toronto, ON". Toronto Star. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "My Bloody Valentine Collector's Edition Gets All-New Extras, 4K Scan of Unrated Cut and More". Movieweb. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "So here I am in this hip-tech hospital... – Paul Kelman "TJ" MBV81". Facebook. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "'My Bloody Valentine' Star Paul Kelman Has Passed Away at 72". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ^ "'My Bloody Valentine' Star Paul Kelman Died at the Age of 72". iHorror. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
External links
- Paul Kelman at IMDb