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. 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.
Filmography
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1971I'm Going to Get You, Elliott BoyAndreFilm debut1981My Bloody ValentineT.J.GasNino Vespucci1988Black RosesJulie's Step-DadFinal film role
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1974Police SurgeonJ.D. CodyEpisode: "Time Bomb"1980; 1982The Littlest HoboTony2 episodes1984For the RecordEpisode: "Slim Obsession"1991Street LegalProduction ManagerEpisode: "The Prosecution"1993Class of '96TololyanEpisode: "Educating David"; final on-screen appearance
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