Liam Kyle Sullivan (born July 17, 1973) is an American comedian, musician, actor, and director. He is best known for his

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comedy videos, particularly as a female character named Kelly, and was one of YouTube's first breakout stars.

Career

Comedy

Sullivan is best known for his character Kelly, who is portrayed by a

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Sullivan and released an album entitled ''

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''. He won the 2008

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for User Generated Video for the Kelly music video "Shoes". Kelly's music videos have featured guest stars such as

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, Lisa Nova, and Ask a Ninja. Another of Sullivan's characters, Kelly's aunt Susan Walker, also released the country album ''Susan Walker's Greatest Tits''. He has also worked as an editor for

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. In 2016, he made an appearance on the Fine Brothers' YouTube channel in a video called "YouTubers react to Shoes (Viral Video Classic)". In 2020, he posted his first YouTube video in seven years called "Masks", returning to the Kelly character in a sketch parodying "Shoes" and encouraging people to wear

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. Sullivan has uploaded and deleted his music videos several times, so it is somewhat unclear exactly when they were released, which confuses the order and the number of views they have received. Other YouTube users have also reuploaded the videos and received millions of views, further distorting the numbers.

Acting

In 1997, Sullivan briefly appeared in the ''

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'' episode " Reptile Boy" as a

fraternity pledge. In 2000, he starred as Brant in the horror film ''The Convent''. In 2004, he appeared in the ''

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'' episodes "Mall in the Family" and "Finale Part Un" as Zack; in 2005, he returned in the episode "Freaky Friday" as Dorkie Dwaine McDoogle. Later that year, he appeared in the ''

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'' episode "Wedding Bellblues" as a photographer. In 2007, he appeared as Kelly in

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' music video for " Shores of California". He also appeared as Kelly in the VH1 series '' I Hate My 30's'', performing "Forget It, Just Get It!" In 2008, Sullivan appeared as Kelly in the

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music video for "

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", which also featured many other internet stars. He also appeared at the

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Network's

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as Kelly, and opened for

's "Beautiful" Tour throughout the year, playing Kelly and several other characters. In 2010, his song "My Romantic Pattern" was featured in the season 1 episode "One Cold Swim Away" of the comedy drama ''

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''.

Discography

Albums

*''

'' (2006) *''Susan Walker's Greatest Tits'' (2009)

Music videos

References

External links

Official site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sullivan, Liam Kyle 1973 births Living people Male-to-female cross-dressers American male comedians 21st-century American comedians American directors Male actors from Boston People from Norfolk, Massachusetts Comedians from Massachusetts