Dave Kelly (actor)
Dave Kelly | |
|---|---|
| Born | Canada |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Occupations | Presenter, writer, actor |
Dave Kelly is a Canadian host, writer, actor, and interviewer.
Career
He is currently the host of “Dave Kelly Live,” a live talk show that features many of Canada's most notable performers, athletes, and personalities. Featured guests have included Jann Arden, Paul Brandt, Amber Marshall, George Canyon, Jocelyn Alice, Hayley Wickenheiser, Tom Jackson, Cassie Campbell, and Ian Tyson.
Early on in his career, he was one of the actors in the talent pool for English dub studio Blue Water Studios.
In 2018, Kelly was chosen to be the moderator for ‘A Conversation with Ellen DeGeneres’ in a number of major cities across Canada, where he led a one-on-one interview with Ellen in front of 15,000 people.[1]
Kelly hosted The Big Breakfast on A-Channel Calgary from 1997 to 2005 and remained with the station after it became part of the Citytv network to host Breakfast Television through 2009.[2][3][4]
Kelly is the co-founder of Kelly Brothers Productions, a content company based in Calgary and Toronto, specializing in video and live events. He is also an active philanthropist, currently on the board for the United Way of Calgary and co-chair for its $56-million fundraising campaign.[5]
He lives in Calgary with his wife and two children.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2005 | The Big Breakfast (Calgary) | Self/host | |
| 2001 | Angel Links[6] | Duuz Delax Rex, Cyrus | English dub |
| 2001 | Ceres, Celestial Legend[6] | Kagami Mikage | English dub |
| 2002 | Mobile Fighter G Gundam[6] | Ulube Ishikawa, Gala Garla, various | English dub |
| 2002 | Saber Marionette J to X[6] | Gennai Shiraga, Pierrot the Clown, various | English dub |
| 2003 | Zoids | Prozen | English dub |
| 2004 | Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam[6] | Bright Noa, Godoji Gosh, Hayai, Manack | English dub |
| 2005–2009 | Breakfast Television | Self/host | |
| 2008-present | Dave Kelly Live | Self/host |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Mobile Suit Gundam: Journey to Jaburo | Garma Zabi, Boraskyniv |
References
- ^ Volmers, Eric (2018-04-19). "How Dave Kelly prepares to host Ellen DeGeneres, and 15,000 of her fans, at the Saddledome". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "The on-air force". Edmonton Journal (Special advertising section). Edmonton, Alberta. September 18, 1997. pp. AC4, AC5. Archived from the original on November 23, 2023. Retrieved November 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Bell, Mike (December 28, 2009). "Dave Kelly saying goodbye to morning TV". Calgary Herald. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. p. C20. Retrieved November 23, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Hobson, Louis B. (2016-09-12). "Dave Kelly returns to Live experience". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ "Leadership - United Way of Calgary and Area". www.calgaryunitedway.org. Retrieved 2019-02-25.
- ^ a b c d e "Dave Kelly (visual voices guide)". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 2021-08-26.
External links
- Dave Kelly's site
- Dave Kelly at Crystal Acids Database
- Dave Kelly at Anime News Network's encyclopedia