Francis L. Sullivan facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Francis L. Sullivan
Sullivan in Behave Yourself! (1951)
Born	Francis Loftus Sullivan (1903-01-06)6 January 1903 Wandsworth, London, England
Died	19 November 1956(1956-11-19) (aged 53) New York City, U.S.
Occupation	Actor
Years active	1932–1955
Spouse(s)	Frances Joan Perkins (1935–his death)
Awards	Best Featured Actor in a Play 1955 Witness for the Prosecution

Francis Loftus Sullivan (born 6 January 1903 – died 19 November 1956) was a talented English actor. He was well-known for his deep voice and strong build. He starred in many films and plays during his career.

Who Was Francis L. Sullivan?

Francis L. Sullivan was an actor who appeared in over 60 films. He was also a successful stage actor. He won a special award called a Tony Award for his acting.

Early Life and Beginnings

Francis Loftus Sullivan was born in London, England, on 6 January 1903. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Michael Sullivan. He grew up with two brothers and one sister.

He went to a school called Stonyhurst. He also studied in Switzerland. At first, he thought about becoming an engineer. But he soon found his true passion in acting.

A Busy Acting Career

Francis Sullivan started acting at a young age. He was 18 when he first performed on stage. His first play was Richard III by William Shakespeare. This was at the famous Old Vic theatre in London.

He gained a lot of experience in plays before acting in movies. His first film was The Missing Rembrandt in 1932. In this movie, he played a German villain.

Famous Film Roles

Sullivan played many memorable characters in films. He was known for his strong presence on screen. One of his famous roles was Mr. Bumble in Oliver Twist (1948). He also played Phil Nosseross in the movie Night and the City (1950).

He played the lawyer Jaggers in two different movies based on Charles Dickens's book Great Expectations. These were made in 1934 and 1946. He also appeared in another Dickens film, The Mystery of Edwin Drood (1935).

In 1938, he was in The Citadel with Robert Donat. Later, he played Pierre Cauchon in Joan of Arc (1948). This film starred Ingrid Bergman. He also played a lawyer in The Winslow Boy (1948).

Sullivan also acted in funny movies. He was in My Favorite Spy (1951) with Bob Hope. He played the Roman emperor Nero in the comedy Fiddlers Three (1944). He also played Pothinus in the film Caesar and Cleopatra (1945).

Stage and TV Work

Francis Sullivan was very successful on stage. He won a Tony Award in 1955. This award was for his role in the play Witness for the Prosecution by Agatha Christie.

He also played Agatha Christie's famous detective, Hercule Poirot. He played Poirot in the plays Black Coffee (1930) and Peril at End House (1940). He even played Poirot in a TV play called Wasp's Nest (1937).

On television, he starred in an episode of the show Suspense in 1950.

Personal Life

In 1935, Francis Sullivan married Frances Joan Perkins. She was a stage designer. They lived in London and later in West Sussex, England. They stayed married for the rest of his life.

Francis Sullivan became an American citizen in 1954. He passed away on 19 November 1956. He was 53 years old when he died in New York City.

Filmography

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