Person

Ed Sullivan

Acting · 1901–1974 · Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Known for

Filmography

2026Michael Jackson: A Life in MusicSelf (archive footage)
2026Elvis: A Life in MusicSelf (archive footage)
2025Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True StorySelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
2025SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)Self (archive footage)
2024Beatles '64Self (archive footage)
2024I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh StorySelf (archive footage)
2024The Beach BoysSelf (archive footage)
2024Jim Henson Idea ManSelf (archive footage)
2023Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed SullivanSelf (archive footage)
2022Say Hey, Willie Mays!Self
2022Louis Armstrong's Black & BluesSelf (archive footage)
2021Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?Self (archive footage)
2019Julie Andrews ForeverSelf (archive footage)
2018Elvis Presley: The SearcherSelf (archive footage)
2010When You're StrangeSelf (archive footage)
2008The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969Self
2005Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties
2005Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest HitsHost
2003Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights BackSelf - Host (archive footage)
2003Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4Himself
2003Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan ShowSelf - Host (archive footage)
2003Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'Himself
2002The Definitive Elvis: The Television YearsSelf (archive footage)
2002Elvis: King of EntertainmentSelf (archive footage)
2001The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume IIShow Host (archive footage) (uncredited)
1999Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll ClassicsHimself
1997Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
1993Late Show with David LettermanSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
1992Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'Self (archive footage)
1992A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan ShowHost
1991The Beatles: The First U.S. VisitSelf (archive footage)
1991The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)
1986The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 YearsSelf (archive footage)
1981This Is ElvisSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
1977The Beatles at Shea StadiumSelf - Host
1974Braverman's Condensed Cream of the BeatlesSelf (archive footage)
1972Elvis on TourSelf - (archive footage)
1971Fight of the CenturySelf-(Audience Member)
1970The Great Santa Claus SwitchSelf / Host / Narrator (uncredited)
1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1970The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter MaxSelf
1970The PhynxEd Sullivan
1968The Movie OrgySelf (archive footage)
1968The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'Self
1966The Singing NunHimself
1964What's Happening! The Beatles in the USASelf - TV Host
1963Miss USASelf - Judge
1963Bye Bye BirdieHimself
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1959Disneyland '59Self
1958Senior PromHimself
1958Kraft Music HallSelf
1955The Phil Silvers Show
1954Great Lady Has an InterviewExecutive Producer
1953General Electric TheaterEd Sullivan
1952Ghost of the TownSelf (voice) (uncredited)
1951The Red Skelton ShowHimself
1950The Jack Benny ProgramEd Sullivan
1950What's My Line?Self
1949The Emmy AwardsSelf
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf - Host
1940Ma, He's Making Eyes at Me!Story
1940Alice in MovielandStory
1939Big Town CzarNarrator / Newspaper Columnist
1938There Goes My HeartStory
1938Hollywood Goes to TownSelf (uncredited)
1938Merrily We LiveAdditional Dialogue
1934Ed Sullivan's HeadlinersEd Sullivan
1933Mr. BroadwayEd Sullivan

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