Tom Sullivan (singer)

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name = Tom Sullivan


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birthdate = March 27, 1947
birthplace = Boston, Massachusetts

Tom Sullivan (born March 27, 1947) is an American performer, author, and motivational speaker.

Biography

Personal life

Sullivan was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Marie C. (née Kelly) and Thomas J. Sullivan, who owned a saloon. [ [http://www.filmreference.com/film/21/Tom-Sullivan.html Tom Sullivan Biography (1947-) ] ] His premature birth caused him to need oxygen treatment while in an incubator. Though the treatment saved his life, he was given too much oxygen, which caused permanent blindness, a condition now known as retinopathy of prematurity.

He enjoys golfing, skiing, skydiving and running. Sullivan has 2 children with wife, Patricia. Sullivan once saved his infant daughter, Blythe, from drowning in the family pool by listening for air bubbles.

Career

Sullivan has worked as an author, composer, motivational speaker, and singer, as well as an actor, director, and producer. Sullivan also sang The Star-Spangled Banner, the national anthem of the United States, at Super Bowl X. He had a recurring role on "Highway to Heaven" as Frank Riley, who ultimately marries Priscilla Barnes's character. Among the songs Sullivan has written and performed are "All the Colors Of the Heart," which was used as the theme for his debut episode of "Highway to Heaven."

A movie based on events of his college years was produced. If You Could See What I Hear starred Marc Singer as Sullivan.

Awards

*Won the American Foundation for the Blind's "Helen Keller Achievement Award" in 1997. [ [http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=28&TopicID=152&DocumentID=1595 The American Foundation for the Blind Helen Keller Achievement Award Recipients - American Foundation for the Blind ] ]

Bibliography

*"Seeing Lessons: 14 Life Secrets I've Learned Along the Way" (2003) ISBN 978-0-471-26356-2
*"If You Could See What I Hear" (1975) ISBN 978-0-06-014167-7
*"Tom Sullivan's Adventures In Darkness" (1976) ISBN 978-0-78-522081-7

elected television and movie credits

Acting filmography

*"Touched by an Angel" (in episode "Then Sings my Soul" as Clarence), 1999
*"Designing Women" (in episode "One Sees, the Other Doesn't" as Danny), 1989
*"Highway to Heaven" (two episodes, as Frank Riley)
*"Search for Tomorrow" (as Michael Kendall), 1983
*"Mork & Mindy" (in episode "Mork Learns to See" as Tom Bickley), 1980
*"Airport '77" (as Steve), 1977
*"M*A*S*H" (in episode "Out of Sight, Out of Mind" as Tom Straw), 1976

Miscellaneous filmography

*"Moving Through Space: A Day with Tom Sullivan" (composer of song "Idle Hands"), 2003
*"Good Morning America" (as himself - feature correspondent), 1978-1983
*"Super Bowl X" (sang national anthem), Jan. 18, 1976

References

External links

* [http://www.sullivanspeaks.com/default.asp SullivanSpeaks.com - Tom Sullivan official website]
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