David Sullivan
Biography
Sullivan grew up in Longview, Texas, an east Texas town of 70,000 people. He was an imaginative and social child early on in life, his curiosity eventually led him to the stage where he performed in one-act plays at Spring Hill High and proved to be a natural in front of live audiences. Upon high school graduation in 1996. He was offered a theater scholarship at Kilgore Junior College but instead, he accepted an academic scholarship to Baylor University and majored in business, graduating in 2000. During college, he performed in plays, was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity, and played one year of football. His talent for acting landed him roles in stage productions by the Baylor theater department. Though never a formal student of acting, much of Sullivan's postgraduate years have been dedicated to small budget films working closely with friends on both sides of the camera. David starred as "Abe" in the 2004 independent film Primer, which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. The movie was filmed in Dallas in 2001, but spent two years in editing and post-production. Since the debut of Primer, Sullivan has moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as an actor. He has appeared in several television shows including Joey and Big Love, and filmed several movies. Primer was Sullivan's first official casting call, and his first leading role in a feature film.
Known For
NCIS
2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
The Good Doctor
2017
CSI: NY
2004
Boston Legal
2004
New Girl
2011
Snowfall
2017
Justified
2010
Goliath
2016
Big Love
2006
Invasion
2021
Filmography
NCIS
as Larry Krone · 2003
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as Hotel Manager · 2000
NCIS: Los Angeles
as ATF Agent Kevin Clark · 2009
The Good Doctor
as Mr. Ayleston · 2017
CSI: NY
as James Manning · 2004
Boston Legal
as Jason Canfield · 2004
New Girl
as Duffy · 2011
Snowfall
as Grady Williamson · 2017
Justified
as Jess Timmons · 2010
Goliath
as Spencer Jackson · 2016
Big Love
as Junior Accountant · 2006
Invasion
as Steven · 2021
Joey
as Guy #4 · 2004
Brockmire
as Rusty · 2017
Sharp Objects
as Chris · 2018
The Wilds
as Daniel Faber · 2020
Fatal Attraction
as Frank Gallardo · 2023
Argo
as Jon Titterton · 2012
Whiskey Cavalier
as Thomas Andrews · 2019
Alone Together
as Ray · 2018
Flaked
as Dennis · 2016
Gigantic
as Adrian · 2010
Etheria
· 2020
Primer
as Abe · 2004
The Astronaut Farmer
as Young Man · 2007
The Veil
as Matt · 2016
Wendy
as The Olds · 2020
Girlfriend's Day
as Sonnyboy · 2017
The Lodger
as LAPD Officer #1 · 2009
Stone Creek Killer
as Ken Goodwin · 2025
M.F.A.
as Cavanaugh · 2017
Love's Christmas Journey
as Homesteader · 2011
Deidra & Laney Rob a Train
as Chet · 2017
Beauty and the Least
as Glenn Ambers · 2012
Small Town Wisconsin
as Wayne · 2020
Sky Valley
as Bernie
No More Time
as Chuck · 2022
Sleepwalker
as Brad · 2022
Cash for Gold
as Mikey · 2024
No Light and No Land Anywhere
as Matt · 2017
Chapter 51
· 2026
The Big Bend
as Mac Talbott · 2021
Skateland
as Luther · 2011
A Knock at the Door
as Michael · 2016
Monuments
as Ted · 2021
Bigfoot Wars
as Deputy Walton · 2014
Out of Love
as Rob · 2014
Lip Service
as Adam · 2020
Leading Man
· 2024
Karma Police
as Oscar · 2008
The Day of
as Dad · 2023