About Paul Kelman
Lived 1949 – 2022 (aged 72). Paul Kelman was an actor and film actor.
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 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.
Personal life In October 2021 Kelman was hospitalized with pneumonia. He died on January 31, 2022, due to health complications.
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Who was Paul Kelman?
Canadian actor (1949–2022)
When was Paul Kelman born?
Paul Kelman was born on 26 September 1949.
When did Paul Kelman die?
Paul Kelman died on 31 January 2022.
What was Paul Kelman's occupation?
Paul Kelman was an actor and film actor.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Kelman. https://biography.guide/paul-kelman/
MLA: "Paul Kelman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-kelman/.
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