Frank Sully

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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).

Career Overview

Frank Sully has 157 screen credits in a career dating back to 1934. Their work spans 8 cinematic universes — most prominently Joe Palooka series with 3 titles. Signature works include Inside the Law, Fling in the Ring, Ain't It Aggravatin'. 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
157
Birth Date
1908-06-17 00:00:00
Birth Place
Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 8 universes

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