Ed Sullivan

Ed Sullivan

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

September 28, 1901

died

October 13, 1974

place of birth

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

also known as

Edward Sullivan · Edward Vincent Sullivan

total credits

47 movies

Biography

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.

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Known For

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

as Himself

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

as Self (archive footage)

Jim Henson Idea Man

Jim Henson Idea Man

as Self (archive footage)

Beatles '64

Beatles '64

as Self (archive footage)

The Movie Orgy

The Movie Orgy

as Self (archive footage)

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Filmography

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Bye Bye Birdie
5.9

Bye Bye Birdie

1963as Himself
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
6.9

SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)

2025as Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson Idea Man
7.8

Jim Henson Idea Man

2024as Self (archive footage)
Beatles '64
6.5

Beatles '64

2024as Self (archive footage)
The Movie Orgy
6.6

The Movie Orgy

1968as Self (archive footage)
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
7.7

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2025as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Elvis on Tour
7.3

Elvis on Tour

1972as Self - (archive footage)
The Singing Nun
5.9

The Singing Nun

1966as Himself
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
6.2

The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years

1986as Self (archive footage)
When You're Strange
7.3

When You're Strange

2010as Self (archive footage)
The Phynx
3.7

The Phynx

1970as Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
6.1

Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan

2023as Self (archive footage)
This Is Elvis
7.0

This Is Elvis

1981as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Beach Boys
6.5

The Beach Boys

2024as Self (archive footage)
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
6.5

Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues

2022as Self (archive footage)
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story

2024as Self (archive footage)
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
7.5

What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA

1964as Self - TV Host
Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

Michael Jackson: A Life in Music

2026as Self (archive footage)
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back

2003as Self - Host (archive footage)
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
7.9

The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit

1991as Self (archive footage)
Disneyland '59
7.3

Disneyland '59

1959as Self
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
6.0

Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022as Self
Elvis: A Life in Music

Elvis: A Life in Music

2026as Self (archive footage)
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
5.2

The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years

2002as Self (archive footage)
Fight of the Century

Fight of the Century

1971as Self-(Audience Member)
Hollywood Goes to Town
7.0

Hollywood Goes to Town

1938as Self (uncredited)
Julie Andrews Forever
7.8

Julie Andrews Forever

2019as Self (archive footage)
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969

2008as Self
Big Town Czar
7.0

Big Town Czar

1939as Narrator / Newspaper Columnist
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
10.0

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

1997
Elvis: King of Entertainment
7.0

Elvis: King of Entertainment

2002as Self (archive footage)
Senior Prom
8.0

Senior Prom

1958as Himself
The Beatles at Shea Stadium
7.9

The Beatles at Shea Stadium

1977as Self - Host
The Great Santa Claus Switch
6.1

The Great Santa Claus Switch

1970as Self / Host / Narrator (uncredited)
Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show

Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show

2003as Self - Host (archive footage)
The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)

The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)

1991
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
6.4

Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?

2021as Self (archive footage)
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show

A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show

1992as Host
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
6.0

The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max

1970as Self
Mr. Broadway
9.0

Mr. Broadway

1933as Ed Sullivan
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
8.5

Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'

2003as Himself
Ghost of the Town
6.7

Ghost of the Town

1952as Self (voice) (uncredited)
The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'

The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'

1968as Self
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits

2005as Host
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II

The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II

2001as Show Host (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties
10.0

Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties

2005
Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4

Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4

2003as Himself