Tom O'Sullivan
ActingAbout Tom O'Sullivan
Tom O'Sullivan is an Australian television, film and theatre actor. O’Sullivan was born in Perth, Western Australia, and later relocated to Sydney to study at the National Institute of Dramatic Art where he graduated in 2003. His first television role was a guest role on the soap opera Home and Away and was followed by playing Tom Huppatz in the ABC TV mini-series Rain Shadow. In 2010, O'Sullivan played Sean 'Grunter' Sinclair in the crime drama Underbelly: The Golden Mile and joined the main cast of Nine Network drama Cops LAC playing Senior Constable Nathan Holt. He has also portrayed William Chambers in the TVNZ 1 drama When We Go To War and Michael Shrimpton in the Seven Network drama series Molly.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Tom O'Sullivan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Thriller
The majority of Tom O'Sullivan's filmography leans towards the Thriller genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Tom O'Sullivan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Truth, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Tom O'Sullivan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tom O'Sullivan's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Tom O'Sullivan.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Skeleton Tree | Lance | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | It Only Takes a Night | Gavin | Average | Similar → |
| 2022 | Avarice | Ryker | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Furies | Derek | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Alien: Covenant | David / Walter Double | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Observance | Bret Buchanan | Flop | Similar → |
| 2016 | Molly | Michael Shrimpton | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Truth | Newscaster | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Reckoning | Connor | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | Portrait of a Zombie | Neighbour | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Logging Supervisor | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Fool's Gold | Precious Gem Crew Member 2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Boys Grammar | Nick | Flop | Similar → |
Tom O'Sullivan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tom O'Sullivan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tom O'Sullivan is "Truth" with a rating of 6.5/10.
How many movies has Tom O'Sullivan acted in?
Tom O'Sullivan has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tom O'Sullivan?
Other notable films include "X-Men Origins: Wolverine", "Alien: Covenant", and "It Only Takes a Night".