Matthew Sullivan

Composer, Actor

Renowned Music Producer and Supervisor for musicals films, Matt Sullivan has garnered multiple Grammy nominations for his exceptional work. To date, he has overseen the production of an unprecedented sixteen musicals films. Sullivan collaborates closely with directors on set and in the recording studio, guiding and overseeing the film's musical direction. This includes the song and score arrangements, orchestrations, recording, and mixing. Sullivan's unique process involves meticulous collaboration with actors in the studio and on set to capture not only robust singing performances but also performances that resonate with the character's essence. His ability to balance technical expertise with deep creative collaboration has made him an integral part of the success of some of the most iconic musical films. He has work alongside many exceptional Director's among them, Bill Condon, Steven Spielberg, Robert Zemeckis, Rob Marshall, Guy Ritchie and Adam Shankman. His work has contributed to the success of films including West Side Story, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, Begin Again, Rock of Ages, Hairspray, Dreamgirls, Rent, Nine, and Chicago, with many of the soundtracks and songs earning Academy Award and Grammy nominations and wins.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Begin Again
    Begin Again2013
  • Nine
    Nine2009
  • Danny Collins
    Danny Collins2015
  • A Guy Thing
    A Guy Thing2003

Known For

  • Rock of Ages
    Rock of Ages2012

Filmography

2025
Kiss of the Spider Woman · as Music Producer
2022
Disenchanted · as Music Producer
2019
Aladdin · as Music Producer

2025
2014
Annie · as Conductor
2012
Rock of Ages · as Random Guy

2025
O'Dessa · as Music Supervisor
2022
Pinocchio · as Music Supervisor
2021
West Side Story · as Music Supervisor
2017
Beauty and the Beast · as Music Supervisor
2015
Danny Collins · as Music SupervisorOn Plex
2013
Saving Mr. Banks · as Music Supervisor
2013
Begin Again · as Music SupervisorOn Plex
2012
Rock of Ages · as Music Supervisor
2009
Nine · as Music SupervisorOn Plex
2009
The Marc Pease Experience · as Music Supervisor
2007
Hairspray · as Music Supervisor
2006
Dreamgirls · as Music Supervisor
2006
Whirlygirl · as Music Supervisor
2005
Rent · as Music Supervisor
2005
Underclassman · as Music Supervisor
2003
A Guy Thing · as Music CoordinatorOn Plex