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Barry Sullivan, actor
Actor

Barry Sullivan: Movies & Box Office

films
75
on screen
1937–2002
box office
$125M
Born
August 29, 1912
Birthplace
New York City, New York, United States
Citizenship
American
Occupations
Film actor, Broadway actor
Years active
1943-1987
Spouses
Marie Brown, Gita Hall
Children
3
Career at a glance

Barry Sullivan's Career in Numbers

Barry Sullivan's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Barry Sullivan works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Dime a Dance (1937) to The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller (2002), and the 1950s were the busiest decade.

Barry Sullivan Movies by Decade

  1. 1930s 1
  2. 1940s 13
  3. 1950s 30
  4. 1960s 14
  5. 1970s 16
  6. 2000s 1

The 1950s were Barry Sullivan's busiest decade, with 30 films.

Barry Sullivan Movies by Genre

  • Drama 27
  • Western 9
  • Crime 7
  • Romance 6
  • Comedy 6
  • Tv movie 4
  • War 3
  • Action 3
  • Adventure 3
  • Thriller 2

Drama is the genre Barry Sullivan has worked in most, with 27 films, ahead of western (9).

Barry Sullivan Career Milestones

First film
Dime a Dance 1937
Biggest box office hit
Earthquake $79.7M worldwide
75 credits

Barry Sullivan Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Barry Sullivan is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

  1. 2002 The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller (2002) movie poster The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller as Griff Bonnell (archive footage) · Tv movie
  2. 1979 Backstairs at the White House (1979) movie poster Backstairs at the White House as Atty. Gen. Harry Daugherty · Drama
  3. 1978 Caravans (1978) movie poster Caravans as Richardson · Romance
  4. 1978 The Bastard (1978) movie poster The Bastard as Abraham Ware · War
  5. 1977 Oh, God! (1977) movie poster Oh, God! Fantasy
  6. 1976 Violent Naples (1976) movie poster Violent Naples as 'O' Generale · Action
  7. 1976 Once an Eagle (1976) movie poster Once an Eagle as Gen. Bannerman · Drama
  8. 1975 Take a Hard Ride (1975) movie poster Take a Hard Ride as Kane · Western
  9. 1974 Earthquake (1974) movie poster Earthquake Action
  10. 1974 Hurricane (1974) movie poster Hurricane as Hank Stoddard · Drama
  11. 1973 Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973) movie poster Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Biography
  12. 1973 Savage (1973) movie poster Savage as Judge Daniel Stern · Drama
  13. 1973 The Magician (1973) movie poster The Magician as Joseph Baker · Mystery
  14. 1972 Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon (1972) movie poster Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon as Dillon · Adventure
  15. 1971 Cannon (1971) movie poster Cannon as Calhoun · Drama
  16. 1971 Yuma (1971) movie poster Yuma as Nels Decker · Western
  17. 1970 House on Greenapple Road (1970) movie poster House on Greenapple Road as Chief Frank Untermyer · Tv movie
  18. 1969 The Arrangement (1969) movie poster The Arrangement as Chet Collier (uncredited) · Romance
  19. 1969 Night Gallery (1969) movie poster Night Gallery as Dr. Frank Heatherton · Tv movie
  20. 1969 Shark (1969) movie poster Shark as Mallare · Adventure
  21. 1969 The Immortal (1969) movie poster The Immortal as Jordan Braddock · Tv movie
  22. 1968 How to Steal the World (1968) movie poster How to Steal the World as Dr. Robert Kingsley · Adventure
  23. 1968 Stalked (1968) movie poster Stalked as Narrator · Drama
  24. 1966 An American Dream (1966) movie poster An American Dream as Police Lt. G. Roberts · Drama
  25. 1966 The Poppy Is Also a Flower (1966) movie poster The Poppy Is Also a Flower as Chasen · Crime
  26. 1965 Harlow (1965) movie poster Harlow as Marino Bello · Drama
  27. 1965 My Blood Runs Cold (1965) movie poster My Blood Runs Cold as Julian Merriday · Drama
  28. 1964 Stage to Thunder Rock (1964) movie poster Stage to Thunder Rock as Sheriff Horne · Western
  29. 1964 Man in the Middle (1964) movie poster Man in the Middle as General Kempton · Drama
  30. 1963 A Gathering of Eagles (1963) movie poster A Gathering of Eagles as Col. Bill Fowler · Drama
  31. 1962 Light in the Piazza (1962) movie poster Light in the Piazza as Noel Johnson · Drama
  32. 1959 The Purple Gang (1959) movie poster The Purple Gang as William P. Harley · Crime
  33. 1958 Another Time, Another Place (1958) movie poster Another Time, Another Place as Carter Reynolds · Romance
  34. 1957 Forty Guns (1957) movie poster Forty Guns as Griff Bonell · Western
  35. 1957 Dragoon Wells Massacre (1957) movie poster Dragoon Wells Massacre as Link Ferris · Western
  36. 1956 Julie (1956) movie poster Julie Drama
  37. 1956 The Maverick Queen (1956) movie poster The Maverick Queen as Jeff Younger · Western
  38. 1955 Texas Lady (1955) movie poster Texas Lady as Chris Mooney · Western
  39. 1955 Queen Bee (1955) movie poster Queen Bee as Avery "Beauty" Phillips · Drama
  40. 1955 Strategic Air Command (1955) movie poster Strategic Air Command as Rocky Samford · War
  41. 1954 Her Twelve Men (1954) movie poster Her Twelve Men as Richard Y. Oliver, Sr. · Drama
  42. 1954 The Miami Story (1954) movie poster The Miami Story as Mick Flagg · Crime
  43. 1954 Playgirl (1954) movie poster Playgirl as Mike Marsh · Romance
  44. 1954 Loophole (1954) movie poster Loophole as Mike Donovan · Crime
  45. 1953 China Venture (1953) movie poster China Venture as Cmdr. Bert Thompson · War
  46. 1953 Cry of the Hunted (1953) movie poster Cry of the Hunted as Lieutenant Tunner · Thriller
  47. 1953 Jeopardy (1953) movie poster Jeopardy as Doug Stilwin · Drama
  48. 1953 The Bad and the Beautiful (1953) movie poster The Bad and the Beautiful Drama
  49. 1952 The Hoaxters (1952) movie poster The Hoaxters as Narrator (voice) · Documentary
  50. 1952 Skirts Ahoy! (1952) movie poster Skirts Ahoy! as Paul Elcott · Comedy
  51. 1951 The Unknown Man (1951) movie poster The Unknown Man as District Attorney Joe Bucknor · Drama
  52. 1951 No Questions Asked (1951) movie poster No Questions Asked as Steve Keiver · Drama
  53. 1951 Cause for Alarm! (1951) movie poster Cause for Alarm! as George Z. Jones · Thriller
  54. 1951 Mr. Imperium (1951) movie poster Mr. Imperium as Paul Hunter · Romance
  55. 1951 Three Guys Named Mike (1951) movie poster Three Guys Named Mike as Mike Tracy · Comedy
  56. 1951 Inside Straight (1951) movie poster Inside Straight as Johnny Sanderson · Drama
  57. 1951 Payment on Demand (1951) movie poster Payment on Demand as David Anderson Ramsey · Drama
  58. 1951 Grounds for Marriage (1951) movie poster Grounds for Marriage as Chris Bartlett · Comedy
  59. 1950 A Life of Her Own (1950) movie poster A Life of Her Own as Lee Gorrance · Drama
  60. 1950 Nancy Goes to Rio (1950) movie poster Nancy Goes to Rio as Paul Berten · Comedy
  61. 1950 The Outriders (1950) movie poster The Outriders as Jesse Wallace · Western
  62. 1949 Tension (1949) movie poster Tension as Lt. Collier Bonnabel · Crime
  63. 1949 Any Number Can Play (1949) movie poster Any Number Can Play as Tycoon · Drama
  64. 1949 The Great Gatsby (1949) movie poster The Great Gatsby as Tom Buchanaan · Drama
  65. 1948 Smart Woman (1948) movie poster Smart Woman as Frank McCoy · Romance
  66. 1947 The Gangster (1947) movie poster The Gangster as Shubunka · Crime
  67. 1947 Framed (1947) movie poster Framed as Steve Price · Crime
  68. 1946 Suspense (1946) movie poster Suspense as Joe Morgan · Drama
  69. 1945 Getting Gertie’s Garter (1945) movie poster Getting Gertie’s Garter as Ted Dalton · Comedy
  70. 1945 Duffy’s Tavern (1945) movie poster Duffy’s Tavern as Danny Murphy · Music
  71. 1944 And Now Tomorrow (1944) movie poster And Now Tomorrow as Jeff Stoddard · Drama
  72. 1944 Lady in the Dark (1944) movie poster Lady in the Dark as Dr. Brooks · Drama
  73. 1943 The Woman of the Town (1943) movie poster The Woman of the Town as King Kennedy · Western
  74. 1940 The Green Hornet Strikes Again! (1940) movie poster The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Thug in Car's Back Seat · Action
  75. 1937 Dime a Dance (1937) movie poster Dime a Dance as Sailor · Comedy
Biography

Who Is Barry Sullivan?

Barry Sullivan was born in New York City, New York, United States in 1912. Credited on films since 1937, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Barry Sullivan (1912–1994) was an accomplished American film and Broadway actor, with a career spanning several decades. Known for his commanding voice and towering presence, Sullivan captivated audiences in both lead and supporting roles. His prolific stint in Hollywood started in the year 1943 with the film 'The Woman of the Town', and he continued his acting career till 1987. His works encompassed a broad range of genres from westerns to crime dramas. Some of his notable movies include The Great Gatsby (1949), Payment on Demand (1951), and The Bad and the Beautiful (1952). Along with his film career, Sullivan had a significant presence on Broadway, as well as on the small screen.

Apart from his acting career, Sullivan was known for his personal life. He was married twice and fathered three children. His contribution to the entertainment industry was profound and he was hailed as an upholder of the Hollywood Golden Era. His life, just like his career, symbolized zest and intensity. His demise in 1994 marked an end to a career that had woven its magic in the golden age of cinema. Barry Sullivan's remarkable contribution to the silver screen indeed makes him a noted figure in the annals of Hollywood history.

Works with

Who Barry Sullivan Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Barry Sullivan shares the most films with. Keenan Wynn comes first, with 6 films together, followed by Walter Pidgeon (4).

FAQ

Barry Sullivan: Questions & Answers

How many movies Barry Sullivan has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Barry Sullivan been in?

Barry Sullivan is credited on 75 films, from 1937 to 2002. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Barry Sullivan's highest-grossing movie?

Earthquake (1974) is Barry Sullivan's biggest box office hit, with $79.7M worldwide, ahead of Oh, God! (1977) ($41.7M). Across every film with box office figures, Barry Sullivan's movies have made $125M.

Barry Sullivan's biggest hits

What is Barry Sullivan's newest movie?

The most recent film on Barry Sullivan's filmography is The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller (2002), in the role of Griff Bonnell (archive footage).

Who does Barry Sullivan work with most often?

Barry Sullivan shares the most films with Keenan Wynn (6 films), Walter Pidgeon (4 films) and Mae Clarke (4 films).

The Best Barry Sullivan Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 75 credits.

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