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Barry Sullivan

Acting Born Aug 29, 1912 Died Jun 6, 1994 New York City, New York, USA 195 credits

Biography

Barry Sullivan was an American movie actor who appeared in over 100 movies from the 1930s to the 1980s. Born in New York City on August 29, 1912, Sullivan began his acting career after being told he could make money standing on a Broadway stage due to his 6 ft 3 in stature and rugged good looks. He went on to have a successful career on Broadway, in movies, and on television. Sullivan toured the US with Bette Davis in theatrical readings of the poetry of Carl Sandburg. He is known to have appeared in a film opposite Kirk Douglas, but the title of the film is not specified.

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Career

Career overview

Barry Sullivan was an American actor who appeared in a significant number of films and television shows throughout his career. Born in New York City, Sullivan began his acting career in the 1930s, initially performing on Broadway. His tall stature and rugged good looks were seen as assets for a career in the entertainment industry.

Sullivan's acting career spanned multiple mediums, including film, television, theatre, and radio. He appeared in over 100 movies from the 1930s to the 1980s, and his work in television is also notable. Sullivan's career was marked by a wide range of roles, although specific details about his performances are not provided.

Sullivan's career was extensive, with a total of 179 known credits. He was active in the entertainment industry for over four decades, and his work was seen in various formats.

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Career timeline

The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
CasinoThe Secret of Lost Valley
Backstairs at the White HouseWhen the West Was Fun: A Western Reunion
Fantasy IslandVega$The RunawaysThe BastardThe Immigrants
The Love BoatLucanThe Washington AffairOh, God!No Room to Run
Quincy, M.E.Charlie's AngelsThe Bionic WomanRich Man, Poor Man - Book IIOnce an Eagle
The Invisible ManThe Human FactorTake a Hard Ride
Little House on the PrairieHarry OEarthquakeHurricane
Barnaby JonesBarnaby JonesPolice StoryPat Garrett & Billy the KidSavage!
The Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoThe Streets of San FranciscoThe Sixth Sense
CannonMcMillan & WifeOwen Marshall: Counselor at LawYumaCannon
Night GalleryMcCloudThe ImmortalHouse on Greenapple Road
Medical CenterITV Saturday Night TheatreNight GalleryTell Them Willie Boy Is HereThe Arrangement
Hawaii Five-OThe Name of the GameThe Name of the GameIt Takes a ThiefBuckskin
IronsideMannixThe High ChaparralGarrison's GorillasThe Danny Thomas Hour
Mission: ImpossibleThat GirlCBS PlayhouseThe Road WestThe Poppy Is Also a Flower
Run for Your LifeThe LonerPlanet of the VampiresMy Blood Runs ColdHarlow
12 O'Clock HighThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.Stage to Thunder RockMan in the MiddlePyro... The Thing Without a Face
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler TheatreKraft Suspense TheatreArrest and TrialThe Great AdventureThe Great Adventure
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Alfred Hitchcock HourThe VirginianThe VirginianSam Benedict
Ben CaseyThe Dick Powell Show
Route 66The Tall ManSeven Ways from Sundown
BonanzaBonanzaStartimeThe DuPont Show with June AllysonThe Purple Gang
Westinghouse Desilu PlayhouseNightmare at Ground ZeroAnother Time, Another PlaceWolf Larsen
Perry MasonDragoon Wells MassacreHarbormasterForty GunsThe Way to the Gold
Dick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreDick Powell's Zane Grey TheatreThe Man Called XThe Maverick Queen
Highway Patrol · DirectorAlfred Hitchcock PresentsTexas LadyStrategic Air CommandFord Star Jubilee
Climax!Climax!The Miami StoryHer Twelve MenLoophole
General Electric TheaterJeopardyChina VentureCry of the Hunted
The Ford Television TheatreThe Ford Television TheatreThe Ford Television TheatreThe Bad and the BeautifulThe Hoaxters

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