Sean Sullivan (December 21st 1921 - June 3rd 1985) was a

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actor. He is most noted for his stage and television performances in productions of David French's play ''

Of the Fields, Lately ''Of the Fields, Lately'' is a Canadian theatrical play by David French, first staged by Tarragon Theatre in 1973. It is the second in his Mercer Plays series, following '' Leaving Home'' (1972) and preceding ''Salt-Water Moon'' (1984), '' 1949'' ( ...

'', for which he won an

ACTRA Award The ACTRA Awards were first presented in 1972 to celebrate excellence in Canada's television and radio industries.

in 1977 as Best Television Actor for the CBC Television film; and his film performances in ''Springhill'', for which he won a

Canadian Film Award The Canadian Film Awards were the leading Canadian cinema awards from 1949 until 1978. These honours were conducted annually, except in 1974 when a number of Quebec directors withdrew their participation and prompted a cancellation. In the 1970s ...

as Best Actor in a Non-Feature Film in 1972, and '' The Boy in Blue'', for which he received a posthumous Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the

7th Genie Awards The 7th Genie Awards were held March 20, 1986, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre to honour achievements in Canadian film in 1985. The ceremony was co-hosted by Leslie Nielsen and Catherine Mary Stewart."Genie hosts announced". ''Toronto Star'' ...

in 1986."Joshua, American Cousin lead pack in Genie pursuit: Phillip Borsos and Hal Banks miss the cut". ''

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'', February 14, 1986. Born and raised in

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, he began his career as an actor when a stage play he appeared in in his 20s, ''Golden Boy'', reached the finals of the

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."Sean Sullivan: Luck played part in varied career of versatile actor". ''

'', June 5, 1985. He soon began appearing in CBC Television productions, including episodes of the drama anthology series ''Playbill'', ''CBC Summer Theatre'', ''Folio'' and ''

General Motors Theatre ''General Motors Theatre'' (also known as ''CBC Theatre, Encounter, Ford Television Theatre,'' and ''General Motors Presents'') was a Canadian television anthology drama series of television plays, which ran on CBC Television under various title ...

''. His film roles included '' Nobody Waved Good-bye'', '' The Young Ones'', ''

Why Rock the Boat? ''Why Rock the Boat?'' is a 1974 Canadian romantic comedy film directed by John Howe. The film stars Stuart Gillard as Harry Barnes, a young journalist in Montreal who becomes romantically involved with Julia Martin ( Tiiu Leek), a reporter for a ...

'', ''

125 Rooms of Comfort ''125 Rooms of Comfort'' is a 1974 Canadian drama film directed by Patrick Loubert. The film stars Tim Henry as Billie Joyce, a gay former musician who has been involuntarily institutionalized in an asylum by his family since showing up to his fa ...

'', '' One Man'', ''

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'', '' Atlantic City'' and ''

The Grey Fox ''The Grey Fox'' is a 1982 Canadian biographical Western film directed by Phillip Borsos and written by John Hunter. It is based on the true story of Bill Miner, an American stagecoach robber who staged his first Canadian train robbery on 1 ...

''.

Partial filmography

*'' Here Will I Nest'' (1942) - Col. Thomas Talbot *''

A Dangerous Age ''A Dangerous Age'' is a 1958 film directed by Sidney J. Furie. Plot summary Sidney J. Furie's low-budget tale about young lovers (Ben Piazza and Anne Pearson) on the run from an uncaring adult world – they just want to get married but are ...

'' (1957) - Police Officer *''

During One Night ''During One Night'' also released as Night of Passion is a 1961 British drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Don Borisenko and Susan Hampshire. It was Susan Hampshire's first film role. It was Walton Studios' last production. ...

'' (1960) - Major *'' The Long Shadow'' (1961) - Burgen *'' The Young Ones'' (1961) - Eddie *''Gang War'' (1962) - Al Hodges *'' Nobody Waved Good-bye'' (1964) - Probation Officer *''Adulterous Affair'' (1966) - Frank *''

Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate ''Do Not Fold, Staple, Spindle or Mutilate'' is a 1967 Canadian short drama film, directed by John Howe for the National Film Board of Canada.Gary Evans, ''In the National Interest: A Chronicle of the National Film Board of Canada from 1949 to 1 ...

'' (1967) *'' 2001: A Space Odyssey'' (1968) - Dr. Bill Michaels *''

Change of Mind ''Change of Mind'' is a 1969 science fiction/drama film starring Raymond St. Jacques, Susan Oliver, Janet MacLachlan, and Leslie Nielsen. Plot A married couple struggles to adjust when the husband, dying of cancer, has his brain transplanted ...

'' (1969) - Mr. Robinson *''Flick'' (1970) - Prof. Preston *''

Face-Off A face-off is the method used to begin and restart play after goals in some sports using sticks, primarily ice hockey, bandy, floorball, broomball, rinkball, and lacrosse. During a face-off, two teams line up in opposition to each other, and t ...

'' (1971) - Greg Walsh *''The Sloane Affair'' (1972) *''Pinocchio's Birthday Party'' (1973) - Giapetto *''

'' (1974) - Herb Scannell *''

'' (1974) - Jack *''

'' (1976) - Jacob Mercer *'' Deadly Harvest'' (1977) - Dr. George Abbott *'' One Man'' (1977) - Rodney Porter *''

'' (1978) - Frank, Bank Guard *'' Nothing Personal'' (1980) - Dean Collier *'' Atlantic City'' (1980) - Buddy *''

Silence of the North ''Silence of the North'' is a 1981 semi-autobiographical Canadian film of author Olive Frederickson, taken from the book of the same name. The film stars Ellen Burstyn as Olive, Tom Skerritt as her first husband Walter Reamer who was killed, and ...

'' (1981) - Tattered Man *''

'' (1982) - Newspaper Editor *'' The Dead Zone'' (1983) - Herb Smith *'' Best Revenge'' (1984) - Paperman *'' Heavenly Bodies'' (1984) - Real Estate Salesman *'' Mrs. Soffel'' (1984) - Farmer *'' The Boy in Blue'' (1986) - Walter (final film role)

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* 1921 births 1985 deaths Canadian male film actors Canadian male television actors Canadian male stage actors Male actors from Toronto Canadian Screen Award winners {{Canada-actor-stub