Ed Sullivan
Acting Born Sep 28, 1901 Died Oct 13, 1974 Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA 73 credits
Biography
Ed Sullivan works in acting. Born September 28, 1901 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. Died October 13, 1974. Archytele tracks 73 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Michael Jackson: A Life in MusicElvis: A Life in Music
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Jim Henson Idea ManBeatles '64The Beach BoysI Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesSay Hey, Willie Mays!
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
Julie Andrews Forever
Elvis Presley: The Searcher
When You're Strange
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the SixtiesRock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan ShowEd Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights BackEd Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4
Elvis: King of EntertainmentThe Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show
The Beatles: The First U.S. VisitThe Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
This Is Elvis
The Beatles at Shea Stadium
Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles
Elvis on Tour
Fight of the Century
The Flip Wilson ShowThe PhynxThe Great Santa Claus SwitchThe 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
The Movie OrgyThe World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
The Singing Nun
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
Miss USABye Bye Birdie
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Full Filmography
73 titles- Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- Elvis: A Life in Music (2026) as Self (archive footage)
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story (2025) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Beatles '64 (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- The Beach Boys (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022) as Self (archive footage)
- Say Hey, Willie Mays! (2022) as Self
- Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God? (2021) as Self (archive footage)
- Julie Andrews Forever (2019) as Self (archive footage)
- Elvis Presley: The Searcher (2018) as Self (archive footage)
- When You're Strange (2010) as Self (archive footage)
- The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969 (2008) as Self
- Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties (2005)
- Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits (2005) as Host
- Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!' (2003) as Himself
- Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show (2003) as Self - Host (archive footage)
- Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back (2003) as Self - Host (archive footage)
- Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4 (2003) as Himself
- Elvis: King of Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II (2001) as Show Host (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics (1999) as Himself
- Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory (1997)
- Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' (1992) as Self (archive footage)
- A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show (1992) as Host
- The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit (1991) as Self (archive footage)
- The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1) (1991)
- The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years (1986) as Self (archive footage)
- This Is Elvis (1981) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Beatles at Shea Stadium (1977) as Self - Host
- Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles (1974) as Self (archive footage)
- Elvis on Tour (1972) as Self - (archive footage)
- Fight of the Century (1971) as Self-(Audience Member)
- The Flip Wilson Show (1970) as Self
- The Phynx (1970) as Ed Sullivan
- The Great Santa Claus Switch (1970) as Self / Host / Narrator (uncredited)
- The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max (1970) as Self
- The Movie Orgy (1968) as Self (archive footage)
- The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow' (1968) as Self
- The Singing Nun (1966) as Himself
- What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA (1964) as Self - TV Host
- Miss USA (1963) as Self - Judge
- Bye Bye Birdie (1963) as Himself
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Disneyland '59 (1959) as Self
- Kraft Music Hall (1958) as Self
- Senior Prom (1958) as Himself
- The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
- Great Lady Has an Interview (1954) Executive Producer
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ed Sullivan
- Ghost of the Town (1952) as Self (voice) (uncredited)
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Himself
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Ed Sullivan
- The Emmy Awards (1949) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self - Host
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) Executive Producer
- Alice in Movieland (1940) Story
- Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me! (1940) Story
- Big Town Czar (1939) as Narrator / Newspaper Columnist
- Big Town Czar (1939) Story
- Merrily We Live (1938) Additional Dialogue
- There Goes My Heart (1938) Story
- Hollywood Goes to Town (1938) as Self (uncredited)
- Ed Sullivan's Headliners (1934) as Ed Sullivan
- Mr. Broadway (1933) as Ed Sullivan
- Mr. Broadway (1933) Screenplay
- Mr. Broadway (1933) Story
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ed Sullivan best known for?
Ed Sullivan is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michael Jackson: A Life in Music (2026), Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues (2022), Elvis on Tour (1972), The Waterboy (1998).
When and where was Ed Sullivan born?
Ed Sullivan was born on September 28, 1901 in Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. They passed away on October 13, 1974.
How many credits does Ed Sullivan have?
Ed Sullivan has accumulated over 73 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1933 to 2026.
What is Ed Sullivan's background in cinema and television?
Edward Vincent Sullivan was an American television personality, impresario, sports and entertainment reporter, and syndicated columnist for the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate.
Ed Sullivan by the numbers
73credits
58films
15TV series
1933–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Jack Benny Program (1950) as Ed Sullivan — aged about 48
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 60
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) — aged about 60
- Elvis on Tour (1972) as Self - (archive footage) — aged about 70
- The Red Skelton Show (1951) as Himself — aged about 49
- Disneyland '59 (1959) as Self — aged about 57
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