- Born
- Birth nameJohn Curtis Cullum
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- John Cullum was born on March 2, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Northern Exposure (1990), All Good Things (2010) and 1776 (1972). He was previously married to Emily Frankel.
- SpouseEmily Frankel(May 5, 1959 - March 20, 2024) (her death, 1 child)
- Children
- He won a "Best Actor" Tony in 1975 for "Shenandoah".
- Was the second choice for the role of Holling Vincoeur in Northern Exposure (1990), after Robert Fuller chose not to do the role.
- Has won two Tony Awards as Best Actor (Musical): in 1975 for "Shenandoah," and in 1978 for "On the Twentieth Century." He also has two other nominations in the same category: in 1966 for "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," and in 2002 for "Urinetown: The Musical.".
- A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Cullum also was a standout tennis player, winning the 1951 Southeastern Conference doubles championship with Bill Davis.
- Nominated for Tony award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical for role in "Urinetown", May 2002.
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