Frank Sully

Born: 1908-06-17

Birthplace: Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Biography

Francis Thomas Sullivan, aka Frank Sully, was an American character actor. Beefy and square-jawed, he was usually cast as rustic types or dumb heavies. He was a regular feature in Three Stooges shorts. Sully started his career as a comedian in vaudeville and appeared on Broadway from the late 1920s. He is known for the films The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The More the Merrier (1943) and Bye Bye Birdie (1963).

Known For

The Grapes of Wrath
Bye Bye Birdie
Gypsy
Man in the Saddle
Father's Little Dividend
Friendly Persuasion
Captains Courageous
Fury
The Red Badge of Courage
Another Thin Man

Top Movie Credits

Gypsy Wichita Burlesque Audience Member (uncredited)
Father's Little Dividend Infant Service Diaper Man (uncredited)
Friendly Persuasion Rebel Looter (uncredited)
Captains Courageous Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Fury Dynamiter (uncredited)
The Red Badge of Courage Veteran (uncredited)
Another Thin Man Pete (uncredited)