Francis Thomas Sullivan, also professionally known as Frank Sully, was a renowned American character actor, distinguished by his robust physical appearance and strong facial structure, which often led to his casting as rustic characters or dim-witted heavies in various film and television productions.
As a regular feature in the classic Three Stooges shorts, Sully's acting career began in the realm of vaudeville, where he honed his comedic skills before transitioning to the stage, where he made his Broadway debut in the late 1920s.
Throughout his illustrious career, Sully appeared in a wide range of films, including notable titles such as The Grapes of Wrath (1940),The More the Merrier (1943),and Bye Bye Birdie (1963),leaving a lasting impact on the world of entertainment.