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Ed Sullivan

Edward Vincent Sullivan (September 28, 1901 – October 13, 1974) 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. He was the creator and host of the television variety program called The Ed Sullivan Show, which ran from 1948 to 1971, setting a record as the longest-running variety show in U.S. broadcast history.

Born

Sep 28, 1901

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Died

Oct 13, 1974

Known For

Acting

Movies

49 acting

8 crew

Popularity

0.7

movie

Known For

Bye Bye Birdie

Bye Bye Birdie

1963

as Himself
Listen to Me Marlon

Listen to Me Marlon

2015

as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
When You're Strange

When You're Strange

2010

as Self (archive footage)
Jim Henson Idea Man
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.8
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
Louis Armstrong's Black & Blues
2022 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.6
Bye Bye Birdie
Bye Bye Birdie
1963 • as Himself
★ 5.9
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
2025 • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 7.7
The Movie Orgy
The Movie Orgy
1968 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.8
Beatles '64
Beatles '64
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.6
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.9
Listen to Me Marlon
Listen to Me Marlon
2015 • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 7.5
When You're Strange
When You're Strange
2010 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.3
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius)
2025 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.1
The Singing Nun
The Singing Nun
1966 • as Himself
★ 5.9
The Beach Boys
The Beach Boys
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.7
Elvis on Tour
Elvis on Tour
1972 • as Self - (archive footage)
★ 7.5
This Is Elvis
This Is Elvis
1981 • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
2022 • as Self
★ 6.0
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years
1986 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.1
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
What's Happening! The Beatles in the USA
1964 • as Self - TV Host
★ 7.5
The Great Santa Claus Switch
The Great Santa Claus Switch
1970 • as Self / Host / Narrator (uncredited)
★ 6.1
Julie Andrews Forever
Julie Andrews Forever
2019 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.6
The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)
The Very Best of The Ed Sullivan Show (Vol. 1)
1991
Hollywood Goes to Town
Hollywood Goes to Town
1938 • as Self (uncredited)
★ 7.0
Elvis: King of Entertainment
Elvis: King of Entertainment
2002 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 7.0
movie
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
1992 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.0
The Phynx
The Phynx
1970 • as Ed Sullivan
★ 3.6
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
The Beatles: The First U.S. Visit
1991 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 8.1
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
I Can't Give You Anything But Love: The Jimmy McHugh Story
2024 • as Self (archive footage)
Fight of the Century
Fight of the Century
1971 • as Self-(Audience Member)
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
Sœur Sourire: Who Killed the Voice of God?
2021 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 6.3
The Beatles at Shea Stadium
The Beatles at Shea Stadium
1977 • as Self - Host
★ 7.9
Disneyland '59
Disneyland '59
1959 • as Self
★ 7.3
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
The Definitive Elvis: The Television Years
2002 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 5.2
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
Muppets Magic from 'The Ed Sullivan Show!'
2003 • as Himself
★ 8.5
Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles
Braverman's Condensed Cream of the Beatles
1974 • as Self (archive footage)
★ 8.0
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show
A Classic Christmas from The Ed Sullivan Show
1992 • as Host
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
Ed Sullivan Presents: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution: The British Invade America, America Fights Back
2003 • as Self - Host (archive footage)
Ghost of the Town
Ghost of the Town
1952 • as Self (voice) (uncredited)
★ 6.7
Big Town Czar
Big Town Czar
1939 • as Narrator / Newspaper Columnist
★ 7.0
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory
1997
★ 10.0
movie
Ed Sullivan's Headliners
1934 • as Ed Sullivan
★ 9.0
Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show
Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show
2003 • as Self - Host (archive footage)
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
The 5th Dimension Special: An Odyssey in the Cosmic Universe of Peter Max
1970 • as Self
★ 6.0
The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
The World Premiere of 'Finian's Rainbow'
1968 • as Self
Senior Prom
Senior Prom
1958 • as Himself
★ 8.0
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
The Three Stooges Funniest Moments - Volume II
2001 • as Show Host (archive footage) (uncredited)
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits
Rock 'N' Roll Forever: Ed Sullivan's Greatest Hits
2005 • as Host
Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4
Ed Sullivan's Rock & Roll Classics-Elvis & Other Rock Greats Vol. 4
2003 • as Himself
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties
Ed Sullivan's Rock 'N' Roll Classics: Rockin' the Sixties
2005
★ 10.0
Mr. Broadway
Mr. Broadway
1933 • as Ed Sullivan
★ 9.0
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
The Rolling Stones: Fade Away - The US TV Appearances 1964-1969
2008 • as Self