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Frank Sully
A reliable comedic sidekick navigates the chaotic world of B-movies, balancing bumbling charm as a detective in the *Boston Blackie* series and providing straight-man wit in *Three Stooges* classics.
In short · Acted for three decades — 57 credits.
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Biography
Frank Sully was an American film actor who appeared in over 240 films from 1934 to 1968. He was known for his roles as a comedic sidekick and often played the bumbling detective in the Boston Blackie series. Additionally, he frequently appeared as a foil in the Three Stooges comedies, providing contrast to the chaotic antics of the main characters. Sully's career spanned more than three decades, during which he became a familiar face in B-movies and light-hearted comedies. His work in these genres helped solidify his reputation as a reliable character actor in classic Hollywood.
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57 credits
Guns a Poppin!(1957)
Sheriff
Film
The Buckskin Lady(1957)
Jed
Film
A Merry Mix-up(1957)
Waiter
Film
So You Want to Be Pretty(1956)
Harry
FilmHey, Jeannie!(1956)
Cop
TV
Fling in the Ring(1955)
Big Mike
Film
Jungle Moon Men(1955)
Max
Film
The 20th Century Fox Hour(1955)
Jake
TV
Stories of the Century(1954)
Stage driver MacArdle
TV
Pardon My Backfire(1953)
Algernon, Escaped Convict
Film
Night Stage to Galveston(1952)
Policeman Kelly
Film
No Room for the Groom(1952)
Cousin Luke
Film
Father's Little Dividend(1951)
Infant Service Diaper Man (uncredited)
Film
Beauty on Parade(1950)
Murph
Film
Joe Palooka in the Counterpunch(1949)
Looie
Film
Boston Blackie's Chinese Venture(1949)
Sergeant Matthews
Film
Bodyhold(1949)
'Killer' Cassidy
Film
White Heat(1949)
Policeman
Film
Trapped by Boston Blackie(1948)
Sgt. Matthews
Film
Gun Smugglers(1948)
Corporal Clancy
Film
The Gentleman Misbehaves(1946)
Taxi Driver
Film
Crime Doctor's Man Hunt(1946)
Rigger
Film
A Close Call for Boston Blackie(1946)
Sergeant Matthews
Film
Throw a Saddle on a Star(1946)
Lawyer
Film
The Phantom Thief(1946)
Detective Sergeant Matthews
Film
Dangerous Business(1946)
Bert
Film
Boston Blackie and the Law(1946)
Sergeant Matthews
Film
Talk About a Lady(1946)
Rocky Jordan
Film
Renegades(1946)
Link
FilmIt's Great to Be Young(1946)
Burkett
Film
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