Brian Sullivan

Brian Sullivan (August 9, 1917 – June 17, 1969) was an American tenor who sang in films, on radio, on television, and with the Metropolitan Opera, San Francisco Opera, and the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as with other groups.

Early years Sullivan was born Harry Joseph Sullivan in Oakland, California. After living in Salt Lake City, the family moved to Los Angeles, where he attended Manual Arts High School. His initial study of singing occurred late in his high school years. He went on to study voice at the University of Southern California.

In 1946, Sullivan sang the role of Gaylord Ravenal A year later, he performed on Broadway in Kurt Weill's Street Scene. His audition for the Metropolitan Opera occurred during the run of Street Scene,

Sullivan debuted at the Metropolitan Opera in 1948, in the title role in Britten's Peter Grimes.

Sullivan was heard frequently on The Bell Telephone Hour on radio and appeared often on The Voice of Firestone on television. Walhall CD, The Magic Flute, Bruno Walter, Metropolitan Opera 1956

Personal life Sullivan married Marie Pauline Horn on April 2, 1938. They had three children. He had been missing for several days.