Edward C. Sullivan

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Edward Christian "Ed" Sullivan (born April 1933 in Middleburgh, New York) is a Democratic Party politician from Manhattan who represented the Upper West Side's 69th District in the New York State Assembly from 1977 to 2002.

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 elected in 1976 and served for 26 years before retiring at the end of 2002. Sullivan's seat in the New York State Assembly was filled by Daniel O'Donnell, who is the brother of actress/comedian/activist Rosie O'Donnell.

Sullivan is the father of actress/comedian Nicole Sullivan, who appeared on MADtv as well as on The King of Queens.

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

Preceded by Marie Runyon	New York State Assembly, 70th District 1977–1982	Succeeded by Geraldine Daniels
Preceded by Jerrold Nadler	New York State Assembly, 69th District 1983–2002	Succeeded by Daniel O'Donnell