John Sullivan (disambiguation)
Encyclopedia
In entertainment
- John Sullivan (writer)John Sullivan (writer)John Richard Thomas Sullivan OBE was an English television scriptwriter responsible for several popular British sitcoms, including Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith and Just Good Friends....
(1946-2011), English writer of screenplays for sitcoms including Only Fools and Horses and Just Good Friends - John Florence Sullivan, also known as Fred Allen, American radio comedian
- John L. Sullivan (elephant)John L. Sullivan (elephant)John L. Sullivan, , was a tuskless, male Asian elephant, was a performer in the Adam Forepaugh Circus and, later, in the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus.-Biography:...
(c.1860-1932), boxing elephant of the Adam Forepaugh Circus
Politicians
- John SullivanJohn SullivanJohn Sullivan was the third son of Irish immigrants, a United States general in the Revolutionary War, a delegate in the Continental Congress and a United States federal judge....
(1740–1795), United States general and delegate to the Continental Congress - John Sullivan (British governor)John Sullivan (British governor)John Sullivan was the Collector of Coimbatore, India, who is best known as the founder of the town of Ooty.Born in London, he joined the British East India Company as a writer at the age of 15....
, governor of Coimbatore in India - John Sullivan (MP) (1749–1839), British politician and Privy Counsellor
- John M. SullivanJohn M. SullivanJonathan Mark 'John' Sullivan is a Democratic member of the Illinois Senate, representing the 47th District since 2002. The district is anchored by Quincy and Macomb....
, Illinois State Senator - John L. Sullivan (Navy)John L. Sullivan (Navy)John Lawrence Sullivan was Assistant Secretary of the Navy 1946-47 and the first Department of Defense Secretary of the Navy in the Truman Administration 1947-49. He was appointed to that position upon Secretary Forrestal's installation as the first Secretary of Defense. He resigned in protest...
(1899–1982), United States Secretary of the Navy - John L. Sullivan (Arizona), Arizona Attorney General, 1935–1937 and 1944–1948
- John A. Sullivan (born 1965), United States Representative from Oklahoma
- John Sullivan (Australian politician), 20th century Australian politician
- John Andrew SullivanJohn Andrew SullivanJohn Andrew Sullivan was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts.Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Sullivan attended the common and high schools.He was graduated from the Boston University Law School in 1896....
(1868–1927), United States Representative from Massachusetts - John B. SullivanJohn B. SullivanJohn Berchmans Sullivan was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sullivan....
(1897–1951), United States Representative from Missouri - John J. Sullivan (Massachusetts politician), running mate of independent Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate Christy Mihos
- John J. Sullivan (American lawyer)John J. Sullivan (American lawyer)John J. Sullivan is an American lawyer. He served as Deputy Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce from 2008 to 2009 in the George W. Bush administration....
, former United States Deputy Secretary of Commerce - John J. Sullivan (Canadian lawyer), lawyer in the Evelyn Dick murder trial and candidate for the leadership of the Ontario Liberal Party
- John Joseph Sullivan (judge) (1855–1926)
- John P. SullivanJohn P. SullivanJohn P. Sullivan 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....
(1843–1898), merchant and politician in Prince Edward Island, Canada - John Leo Sullivan, Secretary of State for the U.S. state of Missouri, 1917–1921
Soldiers
- John Sullivan (VC)John Sullivan (VC)John Sullivan VC CGM was born in Bantry, County Cork and was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.-Details:He was 25 years old, and a Boatswain's Mate in the...
(1830–1884), British sailor who won the Victoria Cross - John Sullivan (Medal of Honor)John Sullivan (Medal of Honor)John Sullivan 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 City...
(1839-1913), American Civil War sailor and Medal of Honor recipient
In sports
- John Sullivan (English footballer) (b. 1988), English goalkeeper on loan to Charlton Athletic FC from Millwall FC
- John Sullivan (Irish footballer) (b. 1991), Irish midfielder with Hamilton Academical FC
- John Sullivan (1900s catcher) (1873-1924), MLB catcher from 1905-08
- John Sullivan (outfielder)John Sullivan (outfielder)John Lawrence Sullivan was a Major League Baseball player. He played two seasons with the Boston Braves from and Chicago Cubs .-External links:...
(1890-1966), MLB outfielder from 1920-21 - John Sullivan (pitcher)John Sullivan (pitcher)John Jeremiah "Lefty" Sullivan was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox in 1919.-External links:...
(1894-1958), MLB pitcher in the 1919 season - John Sullivan (shortstop)John Sullivan (shortstop)John Paul Sullivan is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. He played six seasons in the majors, between and , for the Washington Senators and St. Louis Browns. Sullivan was the Senators' starting shortstop from 1942 until 1944, when his career was interrupted by World War II. Upon his return...
(b. 1920), MLB shortstop from 1942-49 - John Sullivan (1960s catcher)John Sullivan (1960s catcher)John Peter Sullivan is a retired American catcher and coach in Major League Baseball. A left-handed batter who threw right-handed, Sullivan stood 6' tall and weighed 195 pounds as an active player.After graduating from Bernardsville, New Jersey, High School, Sullivan signed with the Detroit...
(b. 1941), MLB catcher from 1963-68 - John Sullivan (Canadian football) (b. 1981), Canadian football player
- John Sullivan (shotputter), silver medalist in the shotput at the 2000 African Championships in Athletics2000 African Championships in AthleticsThe 12th African Championships in Athletics were held in Algiers, Algeria in July, 2000.- Men's Results :-Field:-Track:-Field:-Medal table:-External links:* - GBR Athletics...
- John Sullivan (American football)John Sullivan (American football)John Sullivan is an American football center for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League...
, American football player - John Sullivan (defensive back)John Sullivan (defensive back)John Lloyd Sullivan is a former defensive back in the National Football League.-Career:After playing with the Oakland Invaders of the United States Football League, Berry was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft of USFL and CFL Players by the Green Bay Packers...
(b. 1961), American football defensive back - John L. SullivanJohn L. SullivanJohn Lawrence Sullivan , also known as the Boston Strong Boy, was recognized as the first heavyweight champion of gloved boxing from February 7, 1881 to 1892, and is generally recognized as the last heavyweight champion of bare-knuckle boxing under the London Prize Ring rules...
(1858–1918), heavyweight boxing champion - John L. Sullivan (wrestler)John L. Sullivan (wrestler)John L. Sullivan is a retired professional wrestler better known as Johnny Valiant. He competed in the World Wide Wrestling Federation , which became the World Wrestling Federation during his time with the promotion. He won the World Tag Team Championship two times...
(b. 1946), professional wrestler better known as Johnny Valiant - John F. SullivanJohn F. SullivanJohn Francis Sullivan was a player on the Mount St. Mary's Mountaineers men's basketball team from 1953 to 1957. His average of 25.4 points per game is still the school record. His 2,676 points is still the school record for a career. His 1,070 points in the 1957 season is still the school record...
(1935-2010), player in the American Basketball League
Fictional characters
- John L. Sullivan, lead character in Preston Sturges's Sullivan's TravelsSullivan's TravelsSullivan's Travels is a 1941 American comedy film written and directed by Preston Sturges. It is a satire about a movie director, played by Joel McCrea, who longs to make a socially relevant drama, but eventually learns that comedies are his more valuable contribution to society. The film features...
, played by Joel McCrea - John Sullivan, lead character in FrequencyFrequency (film)Frequency is a 2000 science-fiction film that contains elements of the time travel, thriller and alternate history film genres. It was directed by Gregory Hoblit and written by Toby Emmerich. The film stars Dennis Quaid and James Caviezel as father and son, Frank and John Sullivan respectively. It...
, played by Jim Caviezel - John "Sully" Sullivan, character in Third Watch, played by Skipp Sudduth
Others
- John C. SullivanJohn C. SullivanJohn C. Sullivan was a surveyor who established the Indian Boundary Line and the Sullivan Line which were to form the boundary between Native Americans and white settlers in Indian Territory from Iowa to Texas....
(died 1830), surveyor who established the eastern border of Indian Territory - John Joseph Sullivan (clergyman) (1920–2001)
- John W. SullivanJohn W. SullivanJohn W. Sullivan was the mathematician and sextant observer of the Palliser Expedition that explored and surveyed what is now western Canada from 1857 to 1860. The area they surveyed includes what is now Banff National Park....
, mathematician and member of the Palliser Expedition - William John SullivanWilliam John SullivanWilliam John Sullivan is a software freedom activist, hacker, and writer. John is currently executive director of the Free Software Foundation, where he has worked since early 2003. He is also a speaker and webmaster for the GNU Project...
, usually known as John Sullivan, free software activist and speaker for the GNU Project
See also
- Jon SullivanJon SullivanJonathan Harold "Jon" Sullivan , an Australian politician, was a member of the Australian House of Representatives from 2007 to 2010, representing the seat of Longman for the Australian Labor Party and previously, a member of the Queensland Legislative Assembly from 1989 to 1998, representing the...
, Australian politician - Jack SullivanJack SullivanJack Sullivan was an assistant director.He won the Best Assistant Director award at the 9th Academy Awards for The Charge of the Light Brigade....
, director - Jack Sullivan (literary scholar)Jack Sullivan (literary scholar)Jack Sullivan is an American literary scholar, essayist, author, editor, musicologist, and short story writer. He is one of the leading modern figures in the study of the horror genre, particularly the ghost story....
- John O'Sullivan (disambiguation)