Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan has established himself as a versatile actor, earning critical acclaim and two Emmy nominations for his role in “This Is Us.” After earning a BFA in Theater Arts from Loyola Marymount University in 2002, Chris Sullivan established himself in Chicago’s vibrant stage community, performing over 1000 times in ‘Defending the Caveman’ at the Lakeshore Theater between 2004 and 2010. He debuted on Broadway in 2010 as part of the original cast of ‘Lombardi,’ followed by roles in the acclaimed revival of ‘Chicago the Musical’ in 2011 and ‘Nice Work If You Can Get It’ in 2012, performing alongside Matthew Broderick. Sullivan garnered a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for his performance in the original off-Broadway production of ‘Hadestown’ in 2016. Sullivan gained significant screen recognition from 2014 to 2015 for his portrayal of Tom Cleary in Steven Soderbergh’s drama series ‘The Knick,’ contributing to the cast’s Satellite Award win for Best Ensemble.

2′ in 2017, which grossed over $863 million worldwide. Beyond live-action, Sullivan has lent his distinctive voice to various projects, notably as Caleb the Camel in Geico’s ‘Hump Day’ advertisement and multiple characters in Disney’s animated series ‘Amphibia.’ His filmography includes the 2014 crime drama ‘The Drop’ and Ryan Murphy’s 2014 television movie ‘The Normal Heart.’ His versatility extended behind the camera, directing an episode of ‘This Is Us’ in 2022 and starring in the ABC comedy pilot ‘The Son in Law’ that same year. Most recently, Sullivan appeared in Steven Soderbergh’s critically acclaimed film ‘Presence,’ which premiered in 2024. Looking ahead, he is slated for a role as Bill Kunkle in the upcoming series ‘Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy’ (2025) and a starring role in the film ‘Mercy’ (2026).