John Sullivan may refer to:

Activists

John Earle Sullivan John Earle Sullivan (born July 18, 1994), also known as Activist John, is an American political activist and self-identified photojournalist who participated in the 2021 United States Capitol attack. Before the January 6 attack, Sullivan organi ...

, Insurgence USA organizer arrested following the 2021 Capitol riot *

William John Sullivan William John Sullivan (more commonly known as John Sullivan; born December 6, 1976) is a software freedom activist, hacker, and writer. John was formerly executive director of the Free Software Foundation (FSF), where he has worked since early 20 ...

(born 1976), usually known as John Sullivan, free software activist

Clergy

John Sullivan (Jesuit) John Sullivan (8 May 1861 – 19 February 1933) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest and a professed member of the Jesuits. Sullivan was known for his life of deep spiritual reflection and personal sacrifice; he is recognised for his dedicated w ...

(1861–1933), Irish priest whose canonization cause has been proceeding *

John Joseph Sullivan (bishop) John Joseph Sullivan (July 5, 1920 – February 11, 2001) was an American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church. He served as bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island in Nebraska (1972–1977) and bishop of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph in M ...

(1920–2001), American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church

Entertainers

John Sullivan (writer) John Richard Thomas Sullivan OBE (23 December 1946 – 22 April 2011) was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several British sitcoms, including ''Only Fools and Horses'', ''Citizen Smith'' and ''Just Good Friends''. Biography J ...

(1946–2011), English screenwriter for sitcoms including ''Only Fools and Horses'', ''Citizen Smith'' and ''Just Good Friends'' *

Fred Allen John Florence Sullivan (May 31, 1894 – March 17, 1956), known professionally as Fred Allen, was an American comedian. His absurdist, topically pointed radio program ''The Fred Allen Show'' (1932–1949) made him one of the most popular and for ...

(John Florence Sullivan), American radio comedian *

John Jeremiah Sullivan John Jeremiah Sullivan (born 1974) is an American writer, musician, teacher, and editor. He is a contributing writer for ''The New York Times Magazine'', a contributing editor of ''Harper's Magazine'', and the southern editor of ''The Paris Revi ...

(born 1974), American writer and editor *

John L. Sullivan (elephant) John L. Sullivan, (circa 1860 - April 1932), was a tuskless male Asian elephant that performed in the Adam Forepaugh circus and, later, in the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus. Biography In the early days of its career, John L. (who was ...

(c. 1860–1932), boxing elephant of the Adam Forepaugh Circus

Mathematicians

John M. Sullivan (mathematician) John Matthew Sullivan (born February 25, 1963) is an American mathematician who works in Germany as a professor at Technische Universität Berlin. His research includes work on knot theory, constant-mean-curvature surfaces, mathematical foams, s ...

(born 1963), American mathematician *

John W. Sullivan John W. Sullivan was an Irish-Canadian mathematician, astronomer, and explorer who took part in the Palliser Expedition in the 19th century. Biography Sullivan taught at the Royal Naval College in Greenwich, England. On the recommendation of fe ...

, mathematician and member of the Palliser Expedition

Politicians

John Sullivan (Australian politician) John William Sullivan (born 7 February 1929) is an Australian former politician. Sullivan was born in Narrandera, New South Wales and educated at Narranderra High School, St Patrick's College, Goulburn, Royal Military College, Duntroon. He mar ...

(born 1929), Australian politician * John Sullivan (colonial administrator) (1788–1855), district collector of Coimbatore, southern India *

John Sullivan (MP) John Sullivan may refer to: Activists *John Earle Sullivan, Insurgence USA organizer arrested following the 2021 Capitol riot *William John Sullivan (born 1976), usually known as John Sullivan, free software activist Clergy *John Sullivan (Jesui ...

(1749–1839), British politician and Privy Counsellor, MP for Old Sarum *

John A. Sullivan (Oklahoma politician) John Alfred Sullivan (born January 1, 1965) is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for (based in the Tulsa area) from 2002 to 2013. He is a member of the Republican Party. Sullivan was initially elected in 2002. On June 2 ...

(born 1965), United States Representative from Oklahoma *

John Alexander Sullivan John Alexander Sullivan (15 August 1879 – 11 August 1952) was a Conservative member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in Beauharnois, Quebec and became a lawyer. Sullivan attended schools at Valleyfield, Quebec and at Montr ...

(1879–1952), Conservative member of the Canadian House of Commons * John Andrew Sullivan (1868–1927), United States Representative from Massachusetts *

John Augustus Sullivan John Augustus Sullivan (August 1798 – 1871) was Secretary for Demerara and Provost Marshal General of Jamaica.Mitchell, Madeleine E. (2008) ''Jamaican Ancestry: How To Find Out More''. Revised edition. Heritage Books. p. 110. He was the son of ...

(1798–1871), Jamaican politician *

John B. Sullivan John Berchmans Sullivan (born Sedalia, Missouri October 10, 1897 – died Bethesda, Maryland January 29, 1951) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sulli ...

(1897–1951), United States Representative from Missouri *

John J. Sullivan (diplomat) John Joseph Sullivan (born November 20, 1959) is an American attorney and government official who served as the United States Ambassador to Russia from 2020 to 2022, and who previously served as the 19th United States Deputy Secretary of State f ...

(born 1959), United States Ambassador to Russia, former Deputy Secretary of State and Deputy Secretary of Commerce * John J. Sullivan (Massachusetts politician), running mate of independent Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos * John L. Sullivan (Arizona politician), Arizona Attorney General, 1935–1937 and 1944–1948 *

John L. Sullivan (United States Navy) John Lawrence Sullivan (June 16, 1899 – August 8, 1982) was an American lawyer who served in several positions in the US federal government, including as Secretary of the Navy, the first during the administration of Harry S. Truman. Biography ...

(1899–1982), United States Secretary of the Navy *

John Leo Sullivan John is a common English name and surname: * John (given name) * John (surname) John may also refer to: New Testament Works * Gospel of John, a title often shortened to John * First Epistle of John, often shortened to 1 John * Second ...

, Secretary of State for the U.S. state of Missouri, 1917–1921 *

John M. Sullivan (politician) John M. Sullivan (born January 9, 1959) is an American politician and the former Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Prior to this, he served as a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate for the 47th district of Illinois from 20 ...

(born 1959), Illinois state senator *

John P. Sullivan (politician) John P. Sullivan (April 23, 1843 – September 30, 1898) was a farmer, merchant and political figure on Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Kings in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1890 to 1893 as a Conservative. H ...

(1843–1899), merchant and politician in Prince Edward Island, Canada

Soldiers

John Sullivan (American sailor) John Sullivan (1839 – June 23, 1913) was a Union Navy sailor during the American Civil War who received America's highest military decoration, the Medal of Honor, for his actions while serving aboard the . Sullivan was born in 1839 in New York ...

(1839–1913), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient *

John Sullivan (general) John Sullivan (February 17, 1740 – January 23, 1795) was an American general in the Revolutionary War winning several key battles most notably the Delaware crossing. He was a delegate in the Continental Congress where he signed the Continenta ...

(1740–1795), United States general and delegate to the Continental Congress, Governor of New Hampshire and federal judge *

John Sullivan (VC) John Sullivan, (10 April 1830 – 28 June 1884) was a sailor in the Royal Navy and an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. Roya ...

(1830–1884), Irish sailor who won the Victoria Cross *

John P. Sullivan (general) John P. Sullivan is a United States Army lieutenant general who serves as the deputy commander of United States Transportation Command since June 29, 2022. He most recently served as the 19th Director of Strategy, Capabilities, Policy, Programs ...

, United States Army general

Sportsmen

Baseball

John Sullivan (1900s catcher) John Eugene Sullivan (February 16, 1873 – June 5, 1924), was an American baseball catcher. He played professional baseball from 1900 to 1910, including two seasons in Major League Baseball for the Detroit Tigers in 1905 and the Pittsburgh Pir ...

(1873–1924), MLB catcher from 1905 to 1908 *

John Sullivan (outfielder) John Lawrence Sullivan (March 21, 1890 – April 1, 1966) was a Major League Baseball Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest major professional sports league in the world. MLB is composed of 3 ...

(1890–1966), MLB outfielder from 1920 to 1921 *

John Sullivan (pitcher) John Jeremiah "Lefty" Sullivan (May 31, 1894 – July 7, 1958) was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The White Sox comp ...

(1894–1958), MLB pitcher in the 1919 season *

John Sullivan (shortstop) John Paul Sullivan (November 2, 1920 – September 20, 2007) was an American professional baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns The St. Louis Browns were a Major League Ba ...

(1920–2007), MLB shortstop from 1942 to 1949 *

John Sullivan (1960s catcher) John Peter Sullivan (born January 3, 1941, in Somerville, New Jersey) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher and coach. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sullivan stood 6' (183 cm) tall and weighed 195 pounds (89&nbs ...

(born 1941), MLB catcher from 1963 to 1968

Cricket

* John Sullivan (Lancashire cricketer) (1945–2006), English cricketer *

John Sullivan (Gloucestershire cricketer) John Sullivan (born 11 March 1948) is a former English cricketer. He played for Gloucestershire Gloucestershire ( abbreviated Glos) is a county in South West England. The county comprises part of the Cotswold Hills, part of the flat fer ...

(born 1948), English cricketer

Association football

* John Sullivan (English footballer) (born 1988), English goalkeeper with Portsmouth F.C. *

John Sullivan (Irish footballer) John Sullivan (born 6 January 1991) is an Irish association football coach and former professional player who is the first team coach at Women's National League club DLR Waves. Career Sullivan signed for Hamilton Academical on 2 January 200 ...

(born 1991), Irish midfielder with Drogheda United F.C.

Gridiron football

John Sullivan (Canadian football) John Sullivan (born July 28, 1981) is a Canadian retired football player. He was drafted by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2004, but he did not start playing with that team until 2005, remaining at University of Waterloo for his final year of elig ...

(born 1981), Canadian football player *

John Sullivan (center) John Sullivan (born August 8, 1985) is a former American football center. He played college football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft, later playing for the Washington Redskins and ...

(born 1985), American football player *

John Sullivan (kicker) John Fitzgerald Sullivan (born January 6, 1985) is a former American football placekicker who played college football at the University of New Mexico and attended Tehachapi High School in Tehachapi, California. He transferred to the University ...

(born 1985), American football player * John Sullivan (defensive back) (born 1961), American football defensive back * John Sullivan (American football coach) (1938–2010), American football player and coach

Other sports

* John Sullivan (shot putter), silver medalist in the shot put at the

2000 African Championships in Athletics The 12th African Championships in Athletics were held in Algiers, Algeria between 12 and 15 July 2000 at the Stade 5 Juillet 1962. Men's results Field Women's results Track Field Medal table See also * 2000 in athletics (track ...

John Sullivan (tennis) John Sullivan (born December 22, 1966) is a former professional tennis player from the United States. Career Sullivan attended Clemson University in South Carolina in the late 1980s and was a doubles All-American in 1987. He made one ATP Tour ...

(born 1966), American tennis player *

John L. Sullivan John Lawrence Sullivan (October 15, 1858 – February 2, 1918), known simply as John L. among his admirers, and dubbed the "Boston Strong Boy" by the press, was an American boxer recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing ...

(1858–1918), Irish-American boxer and first heavyweight boxing champion *

John L. Sullivan (wrestler) John L. Sullivan (born Thomas Sullivan; November 25, 1946 – April 4, 2018) was an American professional wrestler and manager, better known by his ring name, Johnny Valiant. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation (WWWF), which be ...

(born 1946), professional wrestler better known as Johnny Valiant *

John F. Sullivan John Francis Sullivan (July 27, 1935 – September 16, 2010) was an American basketball coach and labor activist. College career Sullivan played on the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers men's basketball team from 1953 to 1957. His average of 25.4 ...

(1935–2010), player in the American Basketball League

Other people

* John C. Sullivan (died 1830), surveyor who established the eastern border of Indian Territory *

John Joseph Sullivan (judge) John Joseph Sullivan (1855–1926) was an associate justice and chief justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court. Raised in Harvard, McHenry, Illinois, Sullivan read law in a private office and studied at the University of Iowa to receive an LL.B. He ...

(1855–1926), Chief Justice of the Nebraska Supreme Court *John Sullivan (1793–1867), member of the Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party, the first wagon train to cross the Sierra Nevadas into California *

John P. Sullivan (USN) John Sullivan may refer to: Activists *John Earle Sullivan, Insurgence USA organizer arrested following the 2021 Capitol riot *William John Sullivan (born 1976), usually known as John Sullivan, free software activist Clergy *John Sullivan (Jesui ...

, author of Volume I of the '' Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships''

Characters

*John L. Sullivan, lead character in Preston Sturges's '' Sullivan's Travels'', played by Joel McCrea *John Sullivan, lead character in ''

Frequency Frequency is the number of occurrences of a repeating event per unit of time. It is also occasionally referred to as ''temporal frequency'' for clarity, and is distinct from ''angular frequency''. Frequency is measured in hertz (Hz) which is eq ...

'', played by Jim Caviezel * John "Sully" Sullivan, character in ''Third Watch'', played by Skipp Sudduth *John Sullivan, character in ''

40 Days and 40 Nights ''40 Days and 40 Nights'' is a 2002 satirical erotic romantic comedy film directed by Michael Lehmann, written by Rob Perez, and starring Josh Hartnett, Shannyn Sossamon and Paulo Costanzo. The film depicts Matt Sullivan, a San Francisco web d ...

'' *John Sullivan, character in ''

Around the World in Eighty Days ''Around the World in Eighty Days'' (french: link=no, Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employe ...

'' *John Sullivan, lead character in "Something Was Wrong" from '' More Scary Stories to Tell in The Dark''