Chris Sullivan

Chris Sullivan (also known as Sully) is an American screen artist and musician, born on July 19, 1980, in Palm Springs, California. He is widely recognized for bringing grounded warmth and humor to contemporary film and television roles.

Sullivan rose to major prominence on NBC’s acclaimed drama This Is Us, portraying Toby Damon. The performance earned him two Primetime Emmy Award nominations and helped establish him as a versatile actor equally comfortable with intimate character work and broader comedic beats.

Beyond that breakthrough, he has built a varied résumé across genres. His notable credits include The Normal Heart (Mike the Tech), The Drop (Jimmy), and Mercy (Rob Nelson), as well as appearances in titles such as Agnes (Curly) and Presence (Chris). He has also lent his voice to animated projects like Merry Little Batman (Bane) and Megamind vs. the Doom Syndicate (Behemoth).

Whether on-screen or behind a microphone, Sullivan’s work is marked by authenticity, strong ensemble chemistry, and a knack for finding the human center of every role.