Ed Sullivan — Elvis Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Will Jordan

Appears in

Elvis (1979)

Role

Minor

Relationships (2)

• Ed Sullivan — Professional Television Host — Elvis Presley (Kurt Russell)

  Represents the mainstream media apparatus that broadcasts Elvis's performances to a massive audience under strict network guidelines.

• Ed Sullivan — Professional Media Negotiator — Colonel Tom Parker (Pat Hingle)

  Manages the logistical and censorship demands of television networks to secure high-profile broadcast opportunities for Elvis.

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