Tom Sullivan (born March 27, 1947) is an American entertainer, singer,
actor, author, motivational speaker and writer.Sullivan was born and
raised in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of Marie C. (née Kelly) and
Thomas J. Sullivan, who owned a saloon. His premature birth caused him
to need oxygen treatment while in an incubator. Though the treatment
saved his life, he was given too much oxygen, which left him
permanently blind. (This condition is now known as retinopathy of
prematurity.)Sullivan was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts,
the son of Marie C. (née Kelly) and Thomas J. Sullivan, who owned a
saloon. His premature birth caused him to need oxygen treatment while
in an incubator. Though the treatment saved his life, he was given too
much oxygen, which left him permanently blind. (This condition is now
known as retinopathy of prematurity.)Sullivan has worked as an author,
composer, motivational speaker, and singer, as well as an actor,
director, and producer. Sullivan also sang "The Star-Spangled Banner",
the national anthem of the United States, at Super Bowl X, and the
1976 Indianapolis 500. He had a recurring role on Highway to Heaven as
Frank Riley, who ultimately marries Priscilla Barnes's character.
Among the songs Sullivan has written and performed are "All the Colors
Of the Heart", which was used as the theme for his debut episode of
Highway to Heaven.A movie based on events of his college years was
produced. The movie, If You Could See What I Hear, was directed by
Eric Till and starred Marc Singer, who impersonated Sullivan and did
his own singing in character. Tom Sullivan (singer) Top Movies & Young Movies