Tom Sullivan

Tom Sullivan

Keynote Speaker: Singer, Emmy-Nominated Actor, Producer and Author of "If You Could See What I Hear"

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Tom Sullivan Biography

Tom Sullivan’s life is a testament to courage and challenge. Born 3 months premature, Sullivan was given too much oxygen in an incubator that saved his life but cost him his sight. Sullivan’s achievements are remarkable despite the disability.

Educated at the Perkins School for the Blind, Providence College, and Harvard, Sullivan excelled as a student and an athlete. Sullivan’s a member of the Wrestling Hall of Fame, a marathon runner, avid skier, and golfer who routinely shoots in the high 80’s.

His career as a singer/songwriter has taken him to concert venues around the world, and his roles as an actor have entertained audiences on TV series like “Highway to Heaven,” “Touched by an Angel,” “Designing Women,” “Mork and Mindy,” and WKRP in Cincinnati. He also spent 6 years as a special correspondent for ABC’s “Good Morning America” where his touching stories on people beating the odds became a Wednesday morning staple. He is the author of 14 books and his biography, “If You Could See What I Hear,” was made into a highly successful movie in 1982. He notes that being married to his wife, Patty, and having his children, Blythe and Sullivan, are his greatest treasure and most important achievement.

Sullivan’s spirit of philanthropy has placed him on countless non-profit boards, and he is particularly proud of the $8 million he and Patty have raised for the Blind Childrens Center of Los Angeles.

Over the last 15 years, Sullivan has spoken to over 2,000 ophthalmologists, optometrists and their staffs representing Allergan Pharmaceuticals, offering his special insight on the need for eye professionals to engage in an intimate form of patient care.

Showing no signs of slowing down, Sullivan has turned his attention to the support of research that he believes will someday eliminate most forms of debilitating blindness. He has recently become the Ambassador of Vision for the Discovery Eye Foundation, a philanthropic group whose mission is to fund translational research through the best scientists in the world. Together they hope to find answers that will preserve people’s gift of sight. Sullivan’s formula for living is remarkably simple: “Challenge yourself to be the best person possible and in that effort, choose to make a difference in the lives of others.”

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What topics does Tom Sullivan speak about?

Tom Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, Personal Growth and Disability.

Where does Tom Sullivan travel from?

Tom Sullivan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Tom Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Overcoming Adversity and Diversity & Inclusion. The estimated speaking fee range to book Tom Sullivan for live events is $30,000 - $50,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Tom Sullivan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Chad E. Foster, Scotty Smiley and Mark Pollock. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Tom Sullivan for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 14/07/2024.

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  • How do I book Tom Sullivan to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Tom Sullivan for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Tom Sullivan, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Tom Sullivan or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Tom Sullivan for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Tom Sullivan, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $30,000 - $50,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Tom Sullivan, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Tom Sullivan speak about?

    Tom Sullivan is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Overcoming Adversity, Diversity & Inclusion, Motivational, Personal Growth and Disability.
  • Where does Tom Sullivan travel from?

    Tom Sullivan generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Tom Sullivan?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Tom Sullivan for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Tom Sullivan for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Tom Sullivan or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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