Peter Kelamis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Peter Kelamis
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Kelamis at Gatecon 2016
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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Alannah Stewartt
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Peter Kelamis is an actor and stand-up comedian from Australia. He is famous for his voice roles in many popular shows. You might know his voice as Goku in the English version of Dragon Ball Z. He also voiced Rolf in Ed, Edd n Eddy, Tail Terrier in Krypto the Superdog, and Dr. Adam Brody in Stargate Universe.
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Peter Kelamis's Acting Career
Peter Kelamis has appeared in many TV shows and movies. He has been in popular series like The X-Files, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Universe, and NCIS. He also acted in films such as Happy Gilmore and Best in Show.
Voice Acting Highlights
Peter Kelamis is especially well-known for his voice acting.
- He took over the voice of Goku in the English dub of Dragon Ball Z in 1997. He also voiced Goku in some Dragon Ball Z movies like Dead Zone and The World's Strongest.
- He later voiced Goku again for a UK and Canadian version of Dragon Ball Z. He left the role during the Cell story arc. Peter said he thought the show's recording was ending, but it was just a short break.
- Another famous voice role for him is Rolf in the cartoon Ed, Edd n Eddy. He originally tried out for other characters, but the voice director suggested he play Rolf, which became a big success!
- He also voiced Whiplash in Iron Man: Armored Adventures and Reaper in the video game Devil Kings.
Stand-Up Comedy Work
Besides acting, Peter Kelamis is also a stand-up comedian. He started doing comedy when he was very young, performing his first act in fourth grade! His first professional stand-up comedy show was at the Punchlines Comedy Club in Gastown.
Peter Kelamis's Personal Life
Peter Kelamis has Greek family roots and follows the Greek Orthodox Christian faith. He attended Saint George's Cathedral in Vancouver. In 2004, he married his second wife, Alannah Stewartt, who is also an actress from Vancouver, Canada. They have one daughter together.
Awards and Recognitions
Peter Kelamis has been recognized for his talent:
- In 2004, he was nominated for a Video Premiere Award for Best Animated Character Performance.
- In 2007, he won a Leo award for Best Screenwriting in a Music, Comedy, or Variety Program or Series.
Images for kids
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Kelamis at Gatecon 2016
See also
In Spanish: Peter Kelamis para niños
