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).
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Early life
Kelman was born in London, England on September 26, 1949. In 1955, he and his family moved to Ottawa, Canada.
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.
Personal life
In October 2021 Kelman was hospitalized with pneumonia. He died on January 31, 2022, due to health complications.
