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Brett Kelly Biography

Birth Name:Brett Edward Kelly

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actor

Fast Facts

  • In 2007, he and other cast members of "Unaccompanied Minors" were nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film
  • Was nominated for a Leo Award for Best Lead Performance by a Male in a Short Drama in 2007 for "Birthdays and Other Traumas․"
  • Won a Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for his performance in "Bad Santa" in 2004
  • Attended the private school St․ Thomas More Collegiate as a youth
  • Best known for his roles in "Band Santa," "Trick 'r Treat" and "unaccompanied Minors․"
  • Though he was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, he eventually moved to Surrey, British Columbia
  • Made friends with fellow child actor Benjamin B․ Smith

Awards

  • 2004Sierra Award-Youth in Film: nominated
  • 2004PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male: winner
  • 2007Young Artist Award-Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
  • 2023Leo-Best Supporting Performance by a Male in a Dramatic Series: nominated