Edward C. Sullivan

Sullivan was born in Springfield, Massachusetts. A resident of New York City since 1957, Sullivan attended the Sorbonne in Paris, and graduated from the New School University in 1968 with a M.A. in Political Science.

Fluent in French, he used his language skills to help others adjust to their new society, teaching English as a Second Language for 15 years at New York University, City University of New York, and other institutions.

Eventually, his passion for education led him to activism and advocacy — and a run for the New York State Assembly. He was a member of the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 2002, sitting in the 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th, 187th, 188th, 189th, 190th, 191st, 192nd, 193rd and 194th New York State Legislatures. While there, he served for a time as Chairman of the Higher Education Committee.

Sullivan is the father of actress/comedian Nicole Sullivan, who appeared on MADtv as well as on The King of Queens, Rita Rocks and her more recent show on Nickelodeon, The Penguins of Madagascar.

• New York Times Metro Briefing - New York: Manhattan: Assemblyman To Retire March 5, 2002
• Alumni Hall of Distinction - Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities