Peter Kelamis — actor, voice artist and comedian
Australian-born Canadian performer known for voice roles (Goku, Rolf) and screen work; comedian and impressionist active in Vancouver’s film and animation community.
Peter Kelamis is an Australian-born Canadian performer whose career spans live-action television, animation voice work, stand-up comedy and impressions. Born in Sydney, he moved to Vancouver as a child and built a professional life in the Pacific Northwest film and television industry. He is frequently cited for his versatility on camera and behind the microphone and maintains profiles and credits on industry reference sites here and here.
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Kelamis was born in Sydney, Australia and raised in Vancouver, in the province of British Columbia, Canada. That bi‑national upbringing placed him near a growing media production centre where many international animated dubs and television series are recorded. Early interests in comedy and mimicry led him toward both stand-up stages and voice studios rather than a single, narrowly defined path.
Principal work and notable roles
Kelamis is best known to animation audiences for two prominent character voices and to television audiences for recurring screen roles. His voice acting includes lead and supporting parts for series produced or dubbed in Vancouver, while his on‑screen credits cover genre television and occasional film guest appearances. For more on his interviews and comedic work see media interviews.
- Goku (Ocean Group English dub of Dragon Ball Z) — a high‑profile dubbing role that introduced him to international anime fans; see related credit here.
- Rolf (Ed, Edd n Eddy) — a distinctive character voice in a long‑running animated series; reference here.
- Dr. Adam Brody (Stargate Universe) — an example of his live‑action dramatic work, listed among his screen credits here.
Beyond these headline parts, Kelamis has worked in other animated series, contributed to video game voice casts, and developed stand‑up material and impressions that showcase his range. His capacity to move between comedy and drama makes him a frequently cast performer in Vancouver’s production scene.
Style, influence and current activity
Audiences and colleagues describe Kelamis as an impressionist with a flexible vocal range and an ability to inhabit comedic and unusual characters. His career reflects the cross‑pollination of live performance and recording studio work typical of performers based in major North American production hubs. He continues to appear at fan events and industry gatherings, and updates about his projects and appearances can be found through industry pages and interviews profile and coverage.
For readers seeking more context about his origins and the places tied to his biography, see resources on Australia, Vancouver, British Columbia, and Canada. Further credits and role lists are available through the links above and specialist databases documenting his filmography, as well as dedicated pages for his best known characters Goku and Rolf.
Questions and answers
Q: Where was Peter Kelamis born?
A: Peter Kelamis was born in Sydney, Australia.
Q: Where did he grow up?
A: He grew up in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Q: What is Peter Kelamis best known for?
A: Peter Kelamis is best known for playing Dr. Adam Brody in Stargate Universe, Goku in the Ocean Group English dub of the animated series Dragon Ball Z and Rolf from Ed, Edd n Eddy.
Q: What type of actor is he?
A: He is an actor, voice actor, comedian and impressionist.
Q: When was he born?
A: He was born on December 11th 1967.
Q: What year did he move to Canada?
A: It is unclear when exactly he moved to Canada but it appears that he grew up there after being born in Australia.
Author
AlegsaOnline.com Peter Kelamis — actor, voice artist and comedian Leandro Alegsa
URL: https://en.alegsaonline.com/art/128517