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
The Best Barry Sullivan Movies
The films of Barry Sullivan that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Earthquake (1974) leads with $79.7M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $79.7M Earthquake 1974 · Action -
Worldwide box office: $41.7M Oh, God! 1977 · Fantasy -
Worldwide box office: $3.93M Caravans 1978 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $9.54K The Arrangement 1969 · Romance -
Worldwide box office: $8.46K Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid 1973 · Biography -
Worldwide box office: $6.34K Forty Guns 1957 · Western
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
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 13
- 1950s 30
- 1960s 14
- 1970s 16
- 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
- Newest film
- The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller 2002
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.
- 2002
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller as Griff Bonnell (archive footage) · Tv movie - 1979
Backstairs at the White House as Atty. Gen. Harry Daugherty · Drama - 1978
Caravans as Richardson · Romance Worldwide box office: $3.93M - 1978
The Bastard as Abraham Ware · War - 1977
Oh, God! Fantasy Worldwide box office: $41.7M - 1976
Violent Naples as 'O' Generale · Action - 1976
Once an Eagle as Gen. Bannerman · Drama - 1975
Take a Hard Ride as Kane · Western - 1974
Earthquake Action Worldwide box office: $79.7M - 1974
Hurricane as Hank Stoddard · Drama - 1973
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Biography Worldwide box office: $8.46K - 1973
Savage as Judge Daniel Stern · Drama - 1973
The Magician as Joseph Baker · Mystery - 1972
Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon as Dillon · Adventure - 1971
Cannon as Calhoun · Drama - 1971
Yuma as Nels Decker · Western - 1970
House on Greenapple Road as Chief Frank Untermyer · Tv movie - 1969
The Arrangement as Chet Collier (uncredited) · Romance Worldwide box office: $9.54K - 1969
Night Gallery as Dr. Frank Heatherton · Tv movie - 1969
Shark as Mallare · Adventure - 1969
The Immortal as Jordan Braddock · Tv movie - 1968
How to Steal the World as Dr. Robert Kingsley · Adventure - 1968
Stalked as Narrator · Drama - 1966
An American Dream as Police Lt. G. Roberts · Drama - 1966
The Poppy Is Also a Flower as Chasen · Crime - 1965
Harlow as Marino Bello · Drama - 1965
My Blood Runs Cold as Julian Merriday · Drama - 1964
Stage to Thunder Rock as Sheriff Horne · Western - 1964
Man in the Middle as General Kempton · Drama - 1963
A Gathering of Eagles as Col. Bill Fowler · Drama - 1962
Light in the Piazza as Noel Johnson · Drama - 1959
The Purple Gang as William P. Harley · Crime - 1958
Another Time, Another Place as Carter Reynolds · Romance - 1957
Forty Guns as Griff Bonell · Western Worldwide box office: $6.34K - 1957
Dragoon Wells Massacre as Link Ferris · Western - 1956
Julie Drama - 1956
The Maverick Queen as Jeff Younger · Western - 1955
Texas Lady as Chris Mooney · Western - 1955
Queen Bee as Avery "Beauty" Phillips · Drama - 1955
Strategic Air Command as Rocky Samford · War - 1954
Her Twelve Men as Richard Y. Oliver, Sr. · Drama - 1954
The Miami Story as Mick Flagg · Crime - 1954
Playgirl as Mike Marsh · Romance - 1954
Loophole as Mike Donovan · Crime - 1953
China Venture as Cmdr. Bert Thompson · War - 1953
Cry of the Hunted as Lieutenant Tunner · Thriller - 1953
Jeopardy as Doug Stilwin · Drama - 1953
The Bad and the Beautiful Drama Worldwide box office: $2.03K - 1952
The Hoaxters as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 1952
Skirts Ahoy! as Paul Elcott · Comedy - 1951
The Unknown Man as District Attorney Joe Bucknor · Drama - 1951
No Questions Asked as Steve Keiver · Drama - 1951
Cause for Alarm! as George Z. Jones · Thriller - 1951
Mr. Imperium as Paul Hunter · Romance - 1951
Three Guys Named Mike as Mike Tracy · Comedy - 1951
Inside Straight as Johnny Sanderson · Drama - 1951
Payment on Demand as David Anderson Ramsey · Drama - 1951
Grounds for Marriage as Chris Bartlett · Comedy - 1950
A Life of Her Own as Lee Gorrance · Drama - 1950
Nancy Goes to Rio as Paul Berten · Comedy - 1950
The Outriders as Jesse Wallace · Western - 1949
Tension as Lt. Collier Bonnabel · Crime - 1949
Any Number Can Play as Tycoon · Drama - 1949
The Great Gatsby as Tom Buchanaan · Drama - 1948
Smart Woman as Frank McCoy · Romance - 1947
The Gangster as Shubunka · Crime - 1947
Framed as Steve Price · Crime - 1946
Suspense as Joe Morgan · Drama - 1945
Getting Gertie’s Garter as Ted Dalton · Comedy - 1945
Duffy’s Tavern as Danny Murphy · Music - 1944
And Now Tomorrow as Jeff Stoddard · Drama - 1944
Lady in the Dark as Dr. Brooks · Drama - 1943
The Woman of the Town as King Kennedy · Western - 1940
The Green Hornet Strikes Again! as Thug in Car's Back Seat · Action - 1937
Dime a Dance as Sailor · Comedy
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.
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).
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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