Known for movies
Frankie Sullivan is an American musician, best known as the lead guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Survivor. He is also a songwriter, producer and actor.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Sullivan began playing guitar at the age of eight. He went on to study music at the University of Illinois and the American Conservatory of Music. He then began his professional career as a session musician, playing on a number of albums for various artists.
In 1978, Sullivan co-founded Survivor with singer Jim Peterik. The band enjoyed success in the 1980s with a number of hit singles, including “Eye of the Tiger”, “Burning Heart” and “The Search Is Over”. The band continued to tour and release albums into the 1990s, although their popularity began to decline.
In 1993, Sullivan left Survivor and formed the short-lived band Frankie Sullivan’s Survivor. The following year, he rejoined Survivor and has been with the band ever since.
Survivor continues to tour and release new music, although they are no longer the chart-topping band they once were. Sullivan remains an active member of the band, writing, singing and playing guitar on their albums.
Frankie Sullivan has an estimated net worth of $10 million. He has earned his wealth through his successful career as a musician and songwriter. He has also appeared in a number of films and television shows, including The Simpsons and Baywatch.
Sullivan is married to his wife, Kathy, with whom he has two children.
General Info
Full Name | Frankie Sullivan |
Profession | Guitarist, Songwriter |
Nationality | American |
Accomplishments
Music Groups | Survivor |
Nominations | Academy Award for Best Original Song, Grammy Award for Song of the Year, Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, BAFTA Best Original Song Written for a Film |
Movies | Chaplin |
Social profile links
Movies
Soundtrack
Title | Year | Status | Character |
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20 to 1 | 2010 | TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes | |
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
EastEnders | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Modern Family | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Melodifestivalen 2010 | 2010 | TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode | |
Annie MG | 2010 | TV Mini-Series writer - 1 episode | |
Saturday Night Live | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Survivor | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Los nuevos y clásicos bloopers | TV Series producer - 1 episode, 2009 writer - 1 episode, 2009 | ||
The Simpsons | 2003-2009 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Whip It | 2009 | writer: "Caught Up in You" | |
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard | 2009 | writer: "Caught Up in You" - as Frank Sullivan III | |
Midgets Vs. Mascots | 2009 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
The Real Hustle | 2008-2009 | TV Series documentary writer - 2 episodes | |
Miss Austria 2009 | 2009 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Spectacular! | 2009 | TV Movie writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Skins | 2009 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Paul Blart: Mall Cop | 2009 | writer: "I Can't Hold Back" - as Frank Sullivan | |
100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs | 2008 | TV Movie writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Karaoke Revolution Presents: American Idol Encore 2 | 2008 | Video Game writer: "Eye Of The Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Guitar Hero World Tour | 2008 | Video Game writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
My Name Is Earl | 2006-2008 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Witless Protection | 2008 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Friday Night with Jonathan Ross | 2008 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Idols | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Banda sonora | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
SingStar '80s | 2007 | Video Game writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Persepolis | 2007 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Franck Sullivan III | |
Ugly Betty | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Hammer | 2007 | producer: "Eye of the Tiger" / writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
100 höjdare | 2007 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters | 2007 | Documentary writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Andy Barker, P.I. | TV Series producer - 1 episode, 2007 writer - 1 episode, 2007 | ||
Epic Movie | 2007 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Night at the Museum | 2006 | writer: "Eye of The Tiger" 1982 - as Frank M. Sullivan III | |
Starter for 10 | 2006 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Astérix et les Vikings | 2006 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
The Boondocks | TV Series producer - 1 episode, 2005 writer - 1 episode, 2005 | ||
Gilmore Girls | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Australian Idol | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Las Vegas | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Everybody Hates Chris | 2005 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Rebound | 2005 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Kicking & Screaming | 2005 | writer: "EYE OF THE TIGER" | |
Robots | 2005 | writer: "EYE OF THE TIGER" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Elephant Shoes | 2005 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Idol | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Idol - Jakten på en superstjerne | 2004 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Idol | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Just Shoot Me! | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd | 2003 | writer: "Eye Of The Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Scrubs | 2003 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Master of Disguise | 2002 | writer: "Eye Of The Tiger" - as Frankie Sullivan III | |
Big Fat Liar | 2002 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Run Ronnie Run | 2002 | writer: "Caught Up in You" | |
Dr. Dolittle 2 | 2001 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Langt fra Las Vegas | 2001 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Animal | 2001 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan III | |
38 Special: Live at Sturgis | 1999 | Video documentary writer: "Rockin' Into The Night" | |
Das Gelbe vom Ei | 1999 | TV Movie producer: "Eye of the Tiger" / writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Doctor Dolittle | 1998 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frankie Sullivan III | |
Mystery Science Theater 3000 | 1992-1993 | TV Series writer - 3 episodes | |
Lock Up | 1989 | writer: "EVER SINCE THE WORLD BEGAN" | |
Eye of the Tiger | 1986 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Saturday Night's Main Event | TV Series producer - 3 episodes, 1985 - 1986 writer - 3 episodes, 1985 - 1986 | ||
Rocky IV | 1985 | producer: "Eye Of The Tiger", "Burning Heart" / writer: "Eye Of The Tiger", "Burning Heart" | |
WWF Championship Wrestling | 1984 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Knight Rider | 1983 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The 55th Annual Academy Awards | 1983 | TV Special writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
3-2-1 | TV Series producer - 1 episode, 1982 writer - 1 episode, 1982 | ||
Fame | TV Series lyrics - 1 episode, 1982 music - 1 episode, 1982 | ||
Rocky III | 1982 | producer: "Eye of the Tiger" / writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Survivor: Eye of the Tiger | 1982 | Video short writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Pasapalabra | 2017 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014-2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Britain's Got Talent | 2013-2016 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Britain's Got More Talent | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Big Bang Theory | 2009-2015 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
Hawaii Five-0 | 2015 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Big Hero 6 | 2014 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2005-2014 | TV Series writer - 4 episodes | |
While We're Young | 2014 | writer: "EYE OF THE TIGER" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Daily Ukulele | 2014 | TV Series short writer - 1 episode | |
The Voice Kids | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Today at Wimbledon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Wimbledon | 2014 | TV Series writer - 2 episodes | |
The 68th Annual Tony Awards | 2014 | TV Special writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
The Neighbors | TV Series producer - 1 episode, 2014 writer - 1 episode, 2014 | ||
Svédská trojka | 2014 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Todd's Pop Song Reviews | 2014 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Great American Rock Anthems: Turn It Up to 11 | 2013 | TV Movie documentary writer: "Eye of the Tiger" | |
Grand Theft Auto V | 2013 | Video Game writer: "Burning Heart" - as Frank Michael Sullivan | |
Rude Tube | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
That Music Show | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Turbo | 2013 | writer: "Eye of the Tiger / Holler If Ya Hear Me" | |
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain | 2013 | Documentary writer: "Eye of the Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan | |
Celebrity Splash! Australia | 2013 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The '80s: The Decade That Made Us | 2013 | TV Mini-Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
Warehouse 13 | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The X Factor Philippines | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
No me la puc treure del cap | 2012 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
New Girl | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Spise med Price | 2011 | TV Series documentary writer - 1 episode | |
The Footy Show | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Breaking Bad | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Eureka | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Formula 1: BBC Sport | 2011 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
The Good Guys | 2010 | TV Series writer - 1 episode | |
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore | 2010 | writer: "Eye Of The Tiger" - as Frank Sullivan |
Actor
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Chaplin | 1992 | Lambeth Kid | |
Face of a Stranger | 1991 | TV Movie | Thug |
Writer
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
Leo Moracchioli: Eye of the Tiger | 2016 | Short |
Self
Title | Year | Status | Character |
---|---|---|---|
VH-1 Where Are They Now? | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Himself |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia