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Donald Crisp

Bio: Donald Crisp was born George William Crisp at the family home in Bow, London. Donald's parents were James Crisp and Elizabeth Crisp, his birth was registered by his mother on 4th September 1882
Born: Wed, Jul 26 1882
Birthplace: Bow, London, England, UK

Death: Sat, May 25 1974
Donald Crisp is 91 years old
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Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Donald Crisp would have been no older than 91 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Spencer's Mountain
Spencer's Mountain
Donald Crisp was 80 in Spencer's Mountain as 'Grandpa Spencer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1963
Poster of Greyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby
Donald Crisp was 78 in Greyfriars Bobby as 'James Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 17 1961
Poster of Pollyanna
Pollyanna
Donald Crisp was 77 in Pollyanna as 'Mayor Karl Warren'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 19 1960
Poster of A Dog of Flanders
A Dog of Flanders
Donald Crisp was 76 in A Dog of Flanders as 'Jehan Daas'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 17 1959
Poster of The Last Hurrah
The Last Hurrah
Donald Crisp was 76 in The Last Hurrah as 'The Cardinal'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 31 1958
Poster of Saddle the Wind
Saddle the Wind
Donald Crisp was 75 in Saddle the Wind as 'Dennis Deneen'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1958
Poster of Drango
Drango
Donald Crisp was 74 in Drango as 'Judge Allen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of The Man from Laramie
The Man from Laramie
Donald Crisp was 73 in The Man from Laramie as 'Alec Waggoman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1955
Poster of The Red, White and Blue Line
The Red, White and Blue Line
Donald Crisp was 72 in The Red, White and Blue Line as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1955
Poster of The Long Gray Line
The Long Gray Line
Donald Crisp was 72 in The Long Gray Line as 'Old Martin'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 04 1955
Poster of A Star Is Born World Premiere
A Star Is Born World Premiere
Donald Crisp was 72 in A Star Is Born World Premiere as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1954
Poster of Prince Valiant
Prince Valiant
Donald Crisp was 71 in Prince Valiant as 'King Aguar'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 05 1954
Poster of Home Town Story
Home Town Story
Donald Crisp was 68 in Home Town Story as 'John MacFarland'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1951
Poster of Bright Leaf
Bright Leaf
Donald Crisp was 67 in Bright Leaf as 'Major Singleton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 16 1950
Poster of Challenge to Lassie
Challenge to Lassie
Donald Crisp was 67 in Challenge to Lassie as ''Jock' Gray'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 31 1949
Poster of Whispering Smith
Whispering Smith
Donald Crisp was 66 in Whispering Smith as 'Barney Rebstock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1948
Poster of Hills of Home
Hills of Home
Donald Crisp was 66 in Hills of Home as 'Drumsheugh'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1948
Poster of Ramrod
Ramrod
Donald Crisp was 64 in Ramrod as 'Jim Crew'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1947
Poster of The Valley of Decision
The Valley of Decision
Donald Crisp was 62 in The Valley of Decision as 'William Scott'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 03 1945
Poster of Son of Lassie
Son of Lassie
Donald Crisp was 62 in Son of Lassie as 'Sam Carraclough'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1945
Poster of National Velvet
National Velvet
Donald Crisp was 62 in National Velvet as 'Mr. Herbert Brown'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945
Poster of The Adventures of Mark Twain
The Adventures of Mark Twain
Donald Crisp was 61 in The Adventures of Mark Twain as 'J.B. Pond'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of The Uninvited
The Uninvited
Donald Crisp was 61 in The Uninvited as 'Commander Beech'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1944
Poster of Lassie Come Home
Lassie Come Home
Donald Crisp was 61 in Lassie Come Home as 'Sam Carraclough'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 01 1943
Poster of Forever and a Day
Forever and a Day
Donald Crisp was 60 in Forever and a Day as 'Captain Martin'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 21 1943
Poster of The Battle of Midway
The Battle of Midway
Donald Crisp was 60 in The Battle of Midway as 'Main Narrator (voice) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 14 1942
Poster of The Gay Sisters
The Gay Sisters
Donald Crisp was 60 in The Gay Sisters as 'Ralph Pedloch'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942
Poster of How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley
Donald Crisp was 59 in How Green Was My Valley as 'Gwilym Morgan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 28 1941
Poster of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Donald Crisp was 59 in Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde as 'Sir Charles Emery'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 1941
Poster of Shining Victory
Shining Victory
Donald Crisp was 58 in Shining Victory as 'Dr. Drewett'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 30 1941
Poster of Knute Rockne All American
Knute Rockne All American
Donald Crisp was 58 in Knute Rockne All American as 'Father John Callahan, C.S.C'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 05 1940
Poster of City for Conquest
City for Conquest
Donald Crisp was 58 in City for Conquest as 'Scotty MacPherson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 21 1940
Poster of The Sea Hawk
The Sea Hawk
Donald Crisp was 58 in The Sea Hawk as 'Admiral Sir John Burleson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 10 1940
Poster of Brother Orchid
Brother Orchid
Donald Crisp was 57 in Brother Orchid as 'Brother Superior'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 07 1940
Poster of Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet
Donald Crisp was 57 in Dr. Ehrlich's Magic Bullet as 'Minister Althoff'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 23 1940
Poster of The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex
Donald Crisp was 57 in The Private Lives of Elizabeth and Essex as 'Francis Bacon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 11 1939
Poster of The Old Maid
The Old Maid
Donald Crisp was 57 in The Old Maid as 'Doctor Lanskell'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 16 1939
Poster of Daughters Courageous
Daughters Courageous
Donald Crisp was 56 in Daughters Courageous as 'Samuel 'Sam' Sloane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1939
Poster of Juarez
Juarez
Donald Crisp was 56 in Juarez as 'Maréchal Bazaine'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 1939
Poster of Sons of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Donald Crisp was 56 in Sons of Liberty as 'Alexander McDougall'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1939
Poster of Wuthering Heights
Wuthering Heights
Donald Crisp was 56 in Wuthering Heights as 'Dr. Kenneth'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 07 1939
Poster of The Oklahoma Kid
The Oklahoma Kid
Donald Crisp was 56 in The Oklahoma Kid as 'Judge Hardwick'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 1939
Poster of The Dawn Patrol
The Dawn Patrol
Donald Crisp was 56 in The Dawn Patrol as 'Phipps'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938
Poster of Comet Over Broadway
Comet Over Broadway
Donald Crisp was 56 in Comet Over Broadway as 'Grant'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1938
Poster of The Sisters
The Sisters
Donald Crisp was 56 in The Sisters as 'Tim Hazelton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 1938
Poster of Valley of the Giants
Valley of the Giants
Donald Crisp was 56 in Valley of the Giants as 'Andy Stone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 17 1938
Poster of The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse
Donald Crisp was 55 in The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse as 'Police Inspector Lewis Lane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 20 1938
Poster of The Beloved Brat
The Beloved Brat
Donald Crisp was 55 in The Beloved Brat as 'Mr. Morgan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 30 1938
Poster of Jezebel
Jezebel
Donald Crisp was 55 in Jezebel as 'Dr. Livingstone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1938
Poster of Sergeant Murphy
Sergeant Murphy
Donald Crisp was 55 in Sergeant Murphy as 'Col. Todd Carruthers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1938
Poster of The Life of Emile Zola
The Life of Emile Zola
Donald Crisp was 55 in The Life of Emile Zola as 'Maitre Labori'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 09 1937
Poster of That Certain Woman
That Certain Woman
Donald Crisp was 55 in That Certain Woman as 'Jack V. Merrick Sr.'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 30 1937
Poster of Confession
Confession
Donald Crisp was 55 in Confession as 'Presiding Judge'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 19 1937
Poster of Parnell
Parnell
Donald Crisp was 54 in Parnell as 'Michael Davitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1937
Poster of The Great O'Malley
The Great O'Malley
Donald Crisp was 54 in The Great O'Malley as 'Police Captain Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 13 1937
Poster of Beloved Enemy
Beloved Enemy
Donald Crisp was 54 in Beloved Enemy as 'Liam Burke'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 25 1936
Poster of A Woman Rebels
A Woman Rebels
Donald Crisp was 54 in A Woman Rebels as 'Judge Byron Thistlewaite'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of The Charge of the Light Brigade
The Charge of the Light Brigade
Donald Crisp was 54 in The Charge of the Light Brigade as 'Colonel Campbell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 1936
Poster of Mary of Scotland
Mary of Scotland
Donald Crisp was 54 in Mary of Scotland as 'Huntly'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 28 1936
Poster of The White Angel
The White Angel
Donald Crisp was 53 in The White Angel as 'Dr. Hunt'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 25 1936
Poster of Mutiny on the Bounty
Mutiny on the Bounty
Donald Crisp was 53 in Mutiny on the Bounty as 'Thomas Burkitt'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1935
Poster of Oil for the Lamps of China
Oil for the Lamps of China
Donald Crisp was 52 in Oil for the Lamps of China as 'Mr. McCarger'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 1935
Poster of Laddie
Laddie
Donald Crisp was 52 in Laddie as 'Mr. Pryor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 18 1935
Poster of Vanessa: Her Love Story
Vanessa: Her Love Story
Donald Crisp was 52 in Vanessa: Her Love Story as 'George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1935
Poster of The Little Minister
The Little Minister
Donald Crisp was 52 in The Little Minister as 'Docteur McQueen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of What Every Woman Knows
What Every Woman Knows
Donald Crisp was 52 in What Every Woman Knows as 'David Wylie'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 1934
Poster of The Life of Vergie Winters
The Life of Vergie Winters
Donald Crisp was 51 in The Life of Vergie Winters as 'Mike Davey'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1934
Poster of The Key
The Key
Donald Crisp was 51 in The Key as 'Peadar Conlan'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 09 1934
Poster of The Crime Doctor
The Crime Doctor
Donald Crisp was 51 in The Crime Doctor as 'Mr. Anthony, District Attorney'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 14 1934
Poster of Hamlet, Act I: Scenes IV and V
Hamlet, Act I: Scenes IV and V
Donald Crisp was 50 in Hamlet, Act I: Scenes IV and V as 'Marcellus'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 04 1933
Poster of Broadway Bad
Broadway Bad
Donald Crisp was 50 in Broadway Bad as 'Darrall'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 1933
Poster of Red Dust
Red Dust
Donald Crisp was 50 in Red Dust as 'Guidon'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1932
Poster of A Passport to Hell
A Passport to Hell
Donald Crisp was 50 in A Passport to Hell as 'Sgt. Snyder'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1932
Poster of Kick In
Kick In
Donald Crisp was 48 in Kick In as 'Garvey'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 22 1931
Poster of Svengali
Svengali
Donald Crisp was 48 in Svengali as 'The Laird'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1931
Poster of Scotland Yard
Scotland Yard
Donald Crisp was 48 in Scotland Yard as 'Charles Fox'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 19 1930
Poster of The Return of Sherlock Holmes
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Donald Crisp was 47 in The Return of Sherlock Holmes as 'Colonel Moran'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 26 1929
Poster of The Pagan
The Pagan
Donald Crisp was 46 in The Pagan as 'Roger Slater'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 26 1929
Poster of Trent's Last Case
Trent's Last Case
Donald Crisp was 46 in Trent's Last Case as 'Sigsbee Manderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1929
Poster of The Viking
The Viking
Donald Crisp was 46 in The Viking as 'Leif Ericsson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 1928
Poster of The River Pirate
The River Pirate
Donald Crisp was 46 in The River Pirate as 'Caxton'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1928
Poster of Stand and Deliver
Stand and Deliver
Donald Crisp was 45 in Stand and Deliver as 'London Club Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 18 1928
Poster of The Black Pirate
The Black Pirate
Donald Crisp was 43 in The Black Pirate as 'MacTavish'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1926
Poster of Don Q Son of Zorro
Don Q Son of Zorro
Donald Crisp was 42 in Don Q Son of Zorro as 'Don Sebastian'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 15 1925
Poster of The Bonnie Brier Bush
The Bonnie Brier Bush
Donald Crisp was 39 in The Bonnie Brier Bush as 'Lachlan Campbell'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 1921
Poster of Broken Blossoms
Broken Blossoms
Donald Crisp was 36 in Broken Blossoms as 'Battling Burrows'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 13 1919
Poster of Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages
Donald Crisp was 34 in Intolerance: Love's Struggle Throughout the Ages as 'Extra (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 04 1916
Poster of Ramona
Ramona
Donald Crisp was 33 in Ramona as 'Jim Farrar'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 05 1916
Poster of A Girl of Yesterday
A Girl of Yesterday
Donald Crisp was 33 in A Girl of Yesterday as 'A.H. Monroe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 07 1915
Poster of May Blossom
May Blossom
Donald Crisp was 32 in May Blossom as 'Steve Harland'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1915
Poster of The Birth of a Nation
The Birth of a Nation
Donald Crisp was 32 in The Birth of a Nation as 'Gen. U.S. Grant'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 08 1915
Poster of An Old-Fashioned Girl
An Old-Fashioned Girl
Donald Crisp was 32 in An Old-Fashioned Girl
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 02 1915
Poster of Over the Ledge
Over the Ledge
Donald Crisp was 32 in Over the Ledge
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 12 1914
Poster of The Sisters
The Sisters
Donald Crisp was 32 in The Sisters
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1914
Poster of Another Chance
Another Chance
Donald Crisp was 32 in Another Chance as 'The Tramp'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1914
Poster of The Warning
The Warning
Donald Crisp was 32 in The Warning as 'Mr. Edwards'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 13 1914
Poster of Down the Hill to Creditville
Down the Hill to Creditville
Donald Crisp was 32 in Down the Hill to Creditville
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1914
Poster of A Lesson in Mechanics
A Lesson in Mechanics
Donald Crisp was 32 in A Lesson in Mechanics
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 1914
Poster of Her Mother's Necklace
Her Mother's Necklace
Donald Crisp was 32 in Her Mother's Necklace as 'The Burglar'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1914
Poster of The Tavern of Tragedy
The Tavern of Tragedy
Donald Crisp was 32 in The Tavern of Tragedy as 'Bob Jameson - the Spy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 09 1914
Poster of The Avenging Conscience
The Avenging Conscience
Donald Crisp was 32 in The Avenging Conscience
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 02 1914
Poster of Their First Acquaintance
Their First Acquaintance
Donald Crisp was 31 in Their First Acquaintance
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 16 1914
Poster of The Newer Woman
The Newer Woman
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Newer Woman
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 02 1914
Poster of The Escape
The Escape
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Escape as ''Bull' McGee'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 01 1914
Poster of Home, Sweet Home
Home, Sweet Home
Donald Crisp was 31 in Home, Sweet Home as 'The Mother's Son'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 1914
Poster of The Different Man
The Different Man
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Different Man as 'The Ranch Foreman'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 1914
Poster of The Mountain Rat
The Mountain Rat
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Mountain Rat as 'Steve'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1914
Poster of The Battle of the Sexes
The Battle of the Sexes
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Battle of the Sexes as 'Frank Andrews'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 12 1914
Poster of The Mysterious Shot
The Mysterious Shot
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Mysterious Shot as 'Buck'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 04 1914
Poster of The Blue or the Gray
The Blue or the Gray
Donald Crisp was 31 in The Blue or the Gray as 'Southern Rival'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1913
Poster of By Man's Law
By Man's Law
Donald Crisp was 31 in By Man's Law as 'Lee Calvert - Brother Owner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 22 1913
Poster of Black and White
Black and White
Donald Crisp was 31 in Black and White
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1913
Poster of Olaf—An Atom
Olaf—An Atom
Donald Crisp was 30 in Olaf—An Atom as 'The Beggar'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 19 1913
Poster of Near To Earth
Near To Earth
Donald Crisp was 30 in Near To Earth
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 20 1913
Poster of Pirate Gold
Pirate Gold
Donald Crisp was 30 in Pirate Gold
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 13 1913
Poster of The Musketeers of Pig Alley
The Musketeers of Pig Alley
Donald Crisp was 30 in The Musketeers of Pig Alley as 'Rival Gang Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 31 1912
Poster of The Failure
The Failure
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Failure as 'Bank Employee'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 07 1911
Poster of The Miser's Heart
The Miser's Heart
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Miser's Heart as 'Policeman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1911
Poster of The Battle
The Battle
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Battle as 'A Union soldier (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 1911
Poster of The Long Road
The Long Road
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Long Road as 'A Servant / The Landlord'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 26 1911
Poster of The Adventures of Billy
The Adventures of Billy
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Adventures of Billy as 'First Tramp'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1911
Poster of The Making of a Man
The Making of a Man
Donald Crisp was 29 in The Making of a Man as 'Actor / Backstage'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 04 1911
Poster of Her Awakening
Her Awakening
Donald Crisp was 29 in Her Awakening as 'Accident Witness'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 28 1911
Poster of The Primal Call
The Primal Call
Donald Crisp was 28 in The Primal Call as 'At Club'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 21 1911
Poster of What Shall We Do with Our Old?
What Shall We Do with Our Old?
Donald Crisp was 28 in What Shall We Do with Our Old? as 'Night Court Bailiff'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1911
Poster of Heart Beats of Long Ago
Heart Beats of Long Ago
Donald Crisp was 28 in Heart Beats of Long Ago as 'Courtier'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 06 1911
Poster of Fate's Turning
Fate's Turning
Donald Crisp was 28 in Fate's Turning as 'The Valet'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1911
Poster of The Italian Barber
The Italian Barber
Donald Crisp was 28 in The Italian Barber as 'At Ball'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 09 1911
Poster of Winning Back His Love
Winning Back His Love
Donald Crisp was 28 in Winning Back His Love as 'At Stage Door'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1910
Poster of The Golden Supper
The Golden Supper
Donald Crisp was 28 in The Golden Supper as 'Courtier/Monk'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 12 1910
Poster of Sunshine Sue
Sunshine Sue
Donald Crisp was 28 in Sunshine Sue as 'Head of the Sweatshop'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 14 1910
Poster of Through the Breakers
Through the Breakers
Donald Crisp was 27 in Through the Breakers as 'At the Club'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1909

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of This Is Your Life
This Is Your Life
Donald Crisp was 70+ in This Is Your Life as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Donald Crisp was 65+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948