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Birth Name: Edward Vincent Sullivan
Date of Birth: September 28, 1901
Place of Birth: Manhattan, New York, New York, United States
Date of Death: October 13, 1974
Place of Death: New York City, New York, U.S.
Ethnicity: Irish
Ed Sullivan was an American television host, impresario, sports and entertainment reporter, and columnist. He was the host of The Toast of the Town , later The Ed Sullivan Show , from 1948 to 1971; he also created the show. Then the longest-running variety television program, it launched the U.S. careers of many famous entertainers and musicians, including Elvis Presley and The Beatles. He wrote a syndicated column for the New York Daily News and the Chicago Tribune New York News Syndicate.
Ed was the son of Elizabeth Frances and Peter Arthur Sullivan, a customs house employee. His father was born in Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County, New York. His mother was born in Osceola, Lewis County, New York. Ed was married to Sylvia Weinstein Sullivan, until his death, with whom he had a daughter. Sylvia was of Russian Jewish parentage.
Ed’s paternal grandfather was named Florence O. Sullivan. Florence was Irish.
Ed’s paternal grandmother was Margaret McNulty (the daughter of William P. McNulty and Bridget Gill). Margaret was Irish.
Ed’s maternal grandfather was Edward C. Smith (the son of James C. Smith and Ann Dorsey). Ed’s grandfather Edward was born in Deerfield, Oneida County, New York, to Irish parents. James was born in County Tyrone.
Ed’s maternal grandmother was named Ellen Dailey/Daly (the daughter of James Dailey/Daly). Ellen was born in Osceola, Lewis County, New York, of Irish origin. James was born in Clonmellon, County Westmeath, Ireland.
Sources: Genealogies of Ed Sullivan – https://www.geni.com https://www.findagrave.com
Ed Sullivan on the 1910 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org Ed Sullivan on the 1920 U.S. Census – https://www.familysearch.org