Erik Per Sullivan
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Erik Per Sullivan (born July 12, 1991) is an American former actor. He is best known for his role as Dewey on the Fox series Malcolm in the Middle.
Infobox
Born
(1991-07-12) July 12, 1991 (age 34)Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Education
mw- University of Southern CaliforniaHarvard University
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1998–2010
Father
Frederic Sullivan
Tables
· Filmography
2006
Role(s)
Mino (voice)
Once Not Far from Home
Role(s)
The Little Boy
Notes
Short film
2007
Mo
Role(s)
Mo
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Armageddon | Kid with Rocket Ship | Uncredited |
| 1999 | The Cider House Rules | Fuzzy | |
| 2001 | Wendigo | Miles | |
| Joe Dirt | Little Joe Dirt | ||
| 2002 | Unfaithful | Charlie Sumner | |
| 2003 | Finding Nemo | Sheldon (voice) | |
| 2004 | Christmas with the Kranks | Spike Frohmeyer | |
| 2006 | Arthur and the Minimoys | Mino (voice) | |
| Once Not Far from Home | The Little Boy | Short film | |
| 2007 | Mo | Mo | |
| 2010 | Twelve | Timmy |
· Television
2000
2000–2006
Role(s)
Malcolm in the Middle
Notes
Dewey
2001
Black of Life
Role(s)
Jimmy
Notes
Unknown episode
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Wonderland | Tucker Banger | Pilot |
| 2000–2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Dewey | 151 episodes |
| 2001 | Black of Life | Jimmy | Unknown episode |
| 2002 | The King of Queens | Young Arthur | Episode: "Shrink Wrap" |
| 2006 | Come On Over | Young Luis | Unknown episode |
Awards · Awards and nominations
2000
Won
Role(s)
YoungStar Awards
Notes
Best Young Ensemble Cast: Television
2001
Nominated
Role(s)
Young Artist Awards
Notes
Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age Ten or Under
Nominated
Role(s)
Teen Choice Awards
Notes
TV: Choice Sidekick
2002
Nominated
Role(s)
Young Artist Awards
Notes
Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
Nominated
Role(s)
Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age Ten or Under
Nominated
Role(s)
Teen Choice Awards
Notes
TV: Choice Sidekick
2003
Won
Role(s)
Young Artist Awards
Notes
Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
Nominated
Role(s)
Teen Choice Awards
Notes
TV: Choice Sidekick
| Year | Result | Award | Category | Nominated work |
| 2000 | Won | YoungStar Awards | Best Young Ensemble Cast: Television | Malcolm in the Middle |
| 2001 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy) | |
| Nominated | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age Ten or Under | |||
| Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | TV: Choice Sidekick | ||
| 2002 | Nominated | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | |
| Nominated | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama): Young Actor Age Ten or Under | |||
| Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | TV: Choice Sidekick | ||
| 2003 | Won | Young Artist Awards | Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) | |
| Nominated | Teen Choice Awards | TV: Choice Sidekick |
References
- Legit.ng – Nigeria newshttps://www.legit.ng/1312469-erik-per-sullivan-bio-dewey-malcom-middle-today.html
- The Milford Daily Newshttps://www.milforddailynews.com/story/news/2005/02/13/in-middle-miracle/41358765007/
- Tech5hop.comhttps://www.tech5hop.com/erik-per-sullivan/
- "Erik per Sullivan Biography"https://web.archive.org/web/20161005165442/http://www.buddytv.com/info/erik-per-sullivan-info.aspx
- The Daily Buzz, YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W52NyrWvpuk
- Malcolm in the Middlehttps://www.malcolminthemiddle.co.uk/2008/03/18/exclusive-erik-per-sullivan-answers-your-questions/
- BuddyTVhttps://www.buddytv.com/actors/erik-per-sullivan/
- "WVAH Fox 11: Erik Per Sullivan on Malcolm In The Middle"https://web.archive.org/web/20091127120920/http://www.wvah.com/programs/malcolminthemiddle/erikpersullivan.shtml
- Heifer Internationalhttps://web.archive.org/web/20220526110501/https://www.heifer.org/blog/around-the-web-malcolm-in-the-middle-headquarters-building-and-a-successfuly-reading-fundraiser.html#federation=archive.wikiwix.com
- CBS Newshttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/frankie-muniz-tweets-photos-from-malcolm-in-the-middle-reunion/
- Varietyhttps://variety.com/2025/tv/news/malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-christopher-masterson-justin-berfield-dewey-recast-1236347654/
- Peoplehttps://people.com/why-was-dewey-recast-malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-11703587
- Entertainment Weeklyhttps://ew.com/bryan-cranston-why-erik-per-sullivan-turned-down-malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-11753047
- E! Onlinehttps://www.eonline.com/news/1418648/erik-per-sullivan-getting-masters-degree-at-harvard