Barry Sullivan

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Characters played by Barry Sullivan

Chisum — Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973)

A powerful cattle baron who hires Garrett and Poe. He reveals that Billy the Kid has been rustling his cattle and killing his men, while also clarifying a disputed $500 debt claim made by the outlaw.

Fred Amiel — The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

Fred Amiel is an aspiring director who partners with Jonathan Shields and learns filmmaking while producing low-budget films for Harry Pebbel. Shields later betrays him by assigning a major production to a more established director, but the film's success helps launch Shields's studio. Fred ultimately becomes an Oscar-winning director and refuses Shields's renewed offer.

Dr. Willis Stockle — Earthquake (1974)

Head seismologist at the California Seismological Institute. Initially skeptical of junior seismologist Walter Russell's major earthquake prediction, he is convinced after a colleague dies in a tremor. He and associate Dr. Johnson notify the mayor, triggering the limited emergency response.

Sheriff Horne — Stage to Thunder Rock (1964)

A retiring western sheriff who tracks down the Sawyer brothers, killing one and apprehending the other. He confronts and defeats outlaw Ross Sawyer in a shootout, ultimately resigns his badge, and plans to start a new life with Leah Parker.

Tom Horn — Bad Men of Tombstone (1949)

Tom Horn is the central figure, a gambler who tries to recover $200 lost in a poker game and is jailed with outlaw William Morgan. After Morgan's gang breaks them out, Tom earns the gang's trust by robbing a Colorado mining company. He marries Julie, travels with her to Tombstone, kills Morgan and Mingo, and is ultimately unable to outdraw the law.

Mick Flagg — The Miami Story (1954)

A former murder suspect who has been hiding, Mick is persuaded by attorney Frank Alton to infiltrate Tony Brill's criminal outfit. He reluctantly agrees, leaving his young son Gil with a Florida family. After gaining Brill's trust, Mick disrupts the mob boss's business interests, but cannot prevent Holly Abbott from being assaulted or Gil from being kidnapped.

Dr. Robert Kingsley — How to Steal the World (1968)

U.N.C.L.E. agent turned rogue, attempts to seize global control using mind-control gas.

Kane — Take a Hard Ride (1975)

Corrupt sheriff among the various outlaws and gunmen actively hunting the duo to seize the $86,000.

Edmonds — The Human Factor (1975)

A U.S. Embassy worker who briefly aids Kinsdale at a crime scene and later reveals crucial intelligence about the terrorist ransom demands and deadlines threatening American families in Italy.

Dr. Frank Heatherton — Night Gallery (1969)

Surgeon whom the blind woman blackmails into performing an illegal eye transplant. He warns her that her restored vision will only last about eleven hours, but she mistrusts him when a blackout occurs during her recovery.

Lt. Collier Bonnabel — Tension (1949)

A homicide detective who solves cases by applying psychological pressure on suspects. He investigates the murder of Barney Deager, dates Claire to manipulate her, and ultimately outsmarts her by revealing that the apartment furnishings were replaced, successfully trapping her in her own frame-up.

Lee Gorrance — A Life of Her Own (1950)

Lee is an advertising executive who had been romantically involved with Mary before her death. After meeting Lily later, he makes romantic advances that she resists and predicts that her loneliness will lead to depression like Mary's, intensifying Lily's crisis before she chooses to remain strong.

Career Overview

Barry Sullivan has 131 screen credits in a career dating back to 1937. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Oh, God! Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Buckskin, Planet of the Vampires, Stage to Thunder Rock. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
131
Birth Date
1912-08-29
Birth Place
New York City, New York, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q809105), public domain (CC0).