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Charles Sullivan

American actor (1899-1972) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 73

Charles Sullivan, also known as Charlie Sullivan, was an American character actor who was born just before the turn of the 20th century on April 24, 1899. He would begin his acting career at the age of 25, in the silent film, His People (1925).

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1972Died25 June 19721966A Big Hand for the Little LadyFilm, Barfly (uncredited)1962The VirginianSeries, Townsman (uncredited)1961Pocketful of MiraclesFilm, Hood in Dock Brawl (uncredited)1959The DeputySeries, Townsman (uncredited)1957Wagon TrainSeries, Wagon Train Member (uncredited)1956Hollywood or BustFilm, Audience Member1954River of No ReturnFilm, Prospector (uncredited)1952Four Star PlayhouseSeries, Stevens' Corner Man (uncredited)1951Storm WarningFilm, Mill Worker (uncredited)1946It's a Wonderful LifeFilm, Nick's Bartender (uncredited)1943Action in the North AtlanticFilm, Seaman (uncredited)1942The Glass KeyFilm, Cabbie (uncredited)1940The Bank DickFilm, Pursuit Driver (uncredited)1938The Mad Miss MantonFilm, Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited)1936FuryFilm, Townsman Mob Defendant (uncredited)1932ScarfaceFilm, One of Costillo's Hoods (uncredited)1930Below ZeroFilm1926For Heaven's SakeFilm, Boxer1899Born24 April 1899
  • It's a Wonderful Life 1946
  • The Great Dictator 1940
  • Mr. Smith Goes to Washington 1939
  • The Roaring Twenties 1939
  • Mr. Deeds Goes to Town 1936

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Over his highly prolific 30-plus-year career some sources have him appearing in over 500 films, while the American Film Institute credits him with appearing in over 250 films.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1899 to 1972 · aged 73