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John Sullivan(1946-2011)

  • Writer
  • Music Department
  • Producer
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John Sullivan was born on 23 December 1946 in Balham, London, England, UK. He was a writer and producer, known for Only Fools and Horses (1981), Dear John (1988) and The Green Green Grass (2005). He was married to Sharon Usher. He died on 23 April 2011 in Surrey, England, UK.
BornDecember 23, 1946
DiedApril 23, 2011(64)
BornDecember 23, 1946
DiedApril 23, 2011(64)
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  • Won 2 BAFTA Awards
    • 5 wins & 3 nominations total

Known for

David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
Only Fools and Horses
9.0
TV Series
  • Writer
Judd Hirsch in Dear John (1988)
Dear John
6.8
TV Series
  • Writer(creator)
John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)
The Green Green Grass
6.6
TV Series
  • Writer
Tim Healy and Zita Sattar in Heartburn Hotel (1998)
Heartburn Hotel
7.9
TV Series
  • Writer

Credits

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Writer



  • David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst in Only Fools and Horses: Beckham in Peckham (2014)
    Only Fools and Horses: Beckham in Peckham
    7.5
    TV Short
    • based on an idea by
    • characters
    • 2014
  • Rock & Chips (2010)
    Rock & Chips
    7.1
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2010–2011
  • John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)
    The Green Green Grass
    6.6
    TV Series
    • creator
    • written by
    • by
    • 2005–2009
  • Branko Sturbej, Peter Ternovsek, and Jurij Drevensek in Brat Bratu (2008)
    Brat Bratu
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    • 2008
  • Only Fools' Top 40 Moments
    7.7
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 2006
  • The Best of the Two Ronnies: Volume 2
    8.9
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2003
  • David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
    Only Fools and Horses
    9.0
    TV Series
    • creator
    • written by
    • by
    • 1981–2003
  • Roger Roger (1998)
    Roger Roger
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1998–2003
  • Chris Barrie, Steve Coogan, Adrian Edmondson, and Jennifer Saunders in More Great Comedy Moments (2003)
    More Great Comedy Moments
    6.8
    Video
    • written by: "Only Fools and Horses", "Just Good Friends" and "Dear John"
    • 2003
  • Micawber (2001)
    Micawber
    7.4
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 2001–2002
  • The Best of the Two Ronnies (2001)
    The Best of the Two Ronnies
    8.3
    Video
    • Writer
    • 2001
  • Tim Healy and Zita Sattar in Heartburn Hotel (1998)
    Heartburn Hotel
    7.9
    TV Series
    • written by
    • 1998–2000
  • Neil Morrissey in The Vanishing Man (1997)
    The Vanishing Man
    6.6
    TV Movie
    • written by
    • 1997
  • David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst in Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway (1997)
    Only Fools and Horses: Only Fools Cutaway
    8.1
    TV Short
    • Writer
    • 1997
  • Roger Roger
    8.1
    TV Movie
    • Writer
    • 1996

Music Department



  • David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
    Only Fools and Horses
    9.0
    TV Series
    • composer: titles music
    • singer: titles music
    • composer: title music ...
    • 1985–2003
  • Judd Hirsch in Dear John (1988)
    Dear John
    6.8
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music
    • 1988–1990
  • Ralph Bates in Dear John.... (1986)
    Dear John....
    7.6
    TV Series
    • composer: title music
    • 1986–1987
  • Jan Francis and Paul Nicholas in Just Good Friends (1983)
    Just Good Friends
    7.1
    TV Series
    • composer: title music
    • 1983–1986
  • Citizen Smith (1977)
    Citizen Smith
    7.0
    TV Series
    • composer: theme music and lyrics
    • composer: closing theme and lyrics
    • 1977–1979

Producer



  • Rock & Chips (2010)
    Rock & Chips
    7.1
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2010–2011
  • John Challis and Sue Holderness in The Green Green Grass (2005)
    The Green Green Grass
    6.6
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2007–2009
  • David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
    Only Fools and Horses
    9.0
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • associate producer
    • 1991–2003
  • Micawber (2001)
    Micawber
    7.4
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 2001–2002
  • Tim Healy and Zita Sattar in Heartburn Hotel (1998)
    Heartburn Hotel
    7.9
    TV Series
    • executive producer
    • 1998–2000

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • John Sullivan OBE
  • Born
    • December 23, 1946
    • Balham, London, England, UK
  • Died
    • April 23, 2011
    • Surrey, England, UK(viral pneumonia)
  • Spouse
    • Sharon Usher1974 - April 23, 2011 (his death, 3 children)
  • Children
    • Jim Sullivan
  • Parents
    • Hilda Sullivan

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His son, Jim Sullivan has joined him as a comedy writer.
  • Trademarks
      Not afraid to tackle issues head on.

FAQ

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  • When did John Sullivan die?
    April 23, 2011
  • How did John Sullivan die?
    Viral pneumonia
  • How old was John Sullivan when he died?
    64 years old
  • Where did John Sullivan die?
    Surrey, England, UK
  • When was John Sullivan born?
    December 23, 1946

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