Sullivan — Monsters University Character Profile

About Sullivan

Naturally talented but initially arrogant monster who learns humility.

Sullivan — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Other

Abilities

Natural scaring, Athletics, Charisma, Loyalty

• Strength: 8/10
• Intelligence: 6.5/10
• Charisma: 8.5/10
• Morality: 7/10
• Influence: 7.5/10

Affiliations

• Monsters Incorporated
• Monsters, Inc. universe

Quick Facts about Sullivan

Education

Monsters University

Occupation

student

Eye Color

Blue

Sullivan's Known Relations

• Bill Sullivan — Father
• Mrs. Sullivan — Mother
• Mike Wazowski — Significant person
• Randall Boggs — Enemy
• Mr. Waternoose — Enemy
• Monsters Incorporated — Member of

Sullivan appears in 2 titles

• Monsters University (2013)
• Monsters at Work (2021) — character page

Character Facts

Played by

John Goodman

Appears in

Monsters University (2013)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Sullivan — related — Terri (Sean Hayes)
• Sullivan — related — Mike (Billy Crystal)
• Sullivan — Conflict Rival — Mike (Billy Crystal)

  Their competition begins as a clash between ambition and natural talent.

  Mike and Sullivan develop an intense rivalry during their first semester, culminating in the destruction of the scream canister during the exam.

• Sullivan — Alliance Teammate — Art (Charlie Day)

  Sullivan becomes Art's teammate after joining the group.

  Sullivan joins Mike and the Oozma Kappa members for the Scare Games, and Art is identified as an Oozma Kappa member.

• Sullivan — Conflict Fraternity Opponent — Randy (Steve Buscemi)

  Their teams become opposing sides in the competition.

  Sullivan is part of the Oozma Kappa Scare Games team, while Randy joins RΩR, the competing fraternity.

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