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Francis L. Sullivan(1903-1956)

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Francis L. Sullivan
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Francis L. Sullivan was born on 6 January 1903 in London, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Great Expectations (1946), 'Pimpernel' Smith (1941) and Oliver Twist (1948). He was married to Frances Joan Perkins (designer). He died on 19 November 1956 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornJanuary 6, 1903
DiedNovember 19, 1956(53)
BornJanuary 6, 1903
DiedNovember 19, 1956(53)
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Known for

Jean Simmons, Finlay Currie, Valerie Hobson, Martita Hunt, John Mills, and Tony Wager in Great Expectations (1946)
Great Expectations
7.8
  • Mr. Jaggers
  • 1946
'Pimpernel' Smith (1941)
'Pimpernel' Smith
7.2
  • General von Graum(as Francis Sullivan)
  • 1941
John Howard Davies, Anthony Newley, Robert Newton, Francis L. Sullivan, and Kay Walsh in Oliver Twist (1948)
Oliver Twist
7.8
  • Mr. Bumble
  • 1948
Gene Tierney, Richard Widmark, Francis L. Sullivan, and Googie Withers in Night and the City (1950)
Night and the City
7.8
  • Philip Nosseross
  • 1950

Credits

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Actor

  • Ronald Reagan in General Electric Theater (1953)
    General Electric Theater
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Captain William Bligh
    • 1953–1955
  • Mary Murphy in Hell's Island (1955)
    Hell's Island
    5.9
    • Barzland
    • 1955
  • Lana Turner and Edmund Purdom in The Prodigal (1955)
    The Prodigal
    5.2
    • Bosra
    • 1955
  • Hal Baylor, Hans Conried, and Chuck Hicks in Schlitz Playhouse (1951)
    Schlitz Playhouse
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Garman
    • 1952–1954
  • Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950)
    Armstrong Circle Theatre
    7.6
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • The Motorola Television Hour (1953)
    The Motorola Television Hour
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dupuit
    • 1954
  • Preston Foster in Cavalcade of America (1952)
    Cavalcade of America
    7.9
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • The Philip Morris Playhouse (1953)
    The Philip Morris Playhouse
    6.8
    TV Series
    • 1954
  • Drums of Tahiti (1953)
    Drums of Tahiti
    4.9
    • Commissioner Pierre Duvois
    • 1953
  • Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
    Robert Montgomery Presents
    7.6
    TV Series
    • 1953
  • Angela Lansbury and Howard Duff in The Ford Television Theatre (1952)
    The Ford Television Theatre
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Julius Bellamy
    • 1953
  • Glenn Ford and Diana Lynn in Plunder of the Sun (1953)
    Plunder of the Sun
    6.4
    • Thomas Berrien
    • 1953
  • The Gulf Playhouse (1952)
    The Gulf Playhouse
    4.0
    TV Series
    • 1953
  • Sangaree (1953)
    Sangaree
    6.0
    • Dr. Bristol
    • 1953
  • Omnibus (1952)
    Omnibus
    8.2
    TV Series
    • Sergeant Buzfuz (segment "The Trial of Mr. Pickwick")
    • 1952

Soundtrack

  • Little Gobie (2010)
    Little Gobie
    2.9
    • lyrics: "Take Me There" (as Francis Sullivan)
    • 2010

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Plunder of the Sun
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Francis L.Sullivan
  • Height
    • 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
  • Born
    • January 6, 1903
    • London, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 19, 1956
    • New York City, New York, USA(lung ailment)
  • Spouse
    • Frances Joan Perkins (designer)March 16, 1935 - November 19, 1956 (his death)
  • Other works
    Stage: Appeared (as "Hercule Poirot") in Agatha Christie's "Black Coffee". NOTE: Filmed as Black Coffee (1931).
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    • 5 Articles

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  • Trivia
    His friendship with Agatha Christie led to a long-standing personal interest in criminology.
  • Trademark
      Heavy jowled and distinctive deep peppery voice
  • Nickname
    • Francis Sullivan

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    November 19, 1956
  • How did Francis L. Sullivan die?
    Lung ailment
  • How old was Francis L. Sullivan when he died?
    53 years old
  • Where did Francis L. Sullivan die?
    New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Francis L. Sullivan born?
    January 6, 1903

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