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Sean Sullivan(1921-1985)

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Sean Sullivan in 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Sean Sullivan was born on 26 December 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He was an actor, known for 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), The Dead Zone (1983) and Here Will I Nest (1942). He died on 3 June 1985 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
BornDecember 26, 1921
DiedJune 3, 1985(63)
BornDecember 26, 1921
DiedJune 3, 1985(63)
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    • 1 nomination total

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Known for

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey
8.3
  • Dr. Bill Michaels
  • 1968
The Dead Zone (1983)
The Dead Zone
7.1
  • Herb Smith
  • 1983
Here Will I Nest
  • Col. Thomas Talbot(as John Sullivan)
  • 1942
Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon in Atlantic City (1980)
Atlantic City
7.3
  • Buddy
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor

  • The Boy in Blue (1986)
    The Boy in Blue
    5.3
    • Walter
    • 1986
  • The Edison Twins (1982)
    The Edison Twins
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Barney Rubberknees
    • 1985
  • Mrs. Soffel (1984)
    Mrs. Soffel
    6.1
    • Farmer
    • 1984
  • Heavenly Bodies (1984)
    Heavenly Bodies
    5.4
    • Real Estate Salesman
    • 1984
  • Best Revenge (1984)
    Best Revenge
    4.7
    • Paperman
    • 1984
  • The Dead Zone (1983)
    The Dead Zone
    7.1
    • Herb Smith
    • 1983
  • Hangin' In (1981)
    Hangin' In
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Coach
    • 1982–1983
  • In Defense of Kids (1983)
    In Defense of Kids
    4.1
    TV Movie
    • Stan
    • 1983
  • American Playhouse (1980)
    American Playhouse
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Dinosaur
    • Chair Pusher
    • 1983
  • Richard Farnsworth in The Grey Fox (1982)
    The Grey Fox
    7.3
    • Newspaper Editor
    • 1982
  • High Card
    TV Series
    • Coogan
    • 1981
  • Silence of the North (1981)
    Silence of the North
    6.4
    • Tattered Man
    • 1981
  • Hans Caninenberg in Ritter's Cove (1980)
    Ritter's Cove
    5.5
    TV Series
    • K.R. Sandby
    • 1980–1981
  • War Brides
    5.4
    TV Movie
    • Mr. McInnis
    • 1980
  • Burt Lancaster and Susan Sarandon in Atlantic City (1980)
    Atlantic City
    7.3
    • Buddy
    • 1980

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • John Sullivan
  • Born
    • December 26, 1921
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Died
    • June 3, 1985
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada(undisclosed)

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    Canadian character actor.

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