Morgan Sullivan (he/they) is an NYC-based actor and filmmaker. As a transgender advocate, he works on projects addressing topics affecting the LGBTQI+ community and has partnered with a number of companies to speak on the importance of trans representation in media.

Morgan can be seen in multiple television projects, as well as starring in Matthew Puccini’s Sundance-selected film, Dirty (link here) for which he won a Special Recognition in Acting award from SXSW. Dirty was a Vimeo Staff Pick, won Best LGBTQ Film from Short Of The Week, and has been acquired by The Criterion Channel. He most recently starred in the feature film Something You Should Know About Me (with co-star EJ Marcus) directed by Andy Fidoten.

Morgan wrote, produced, and starred in Here With You, a romantic short film that was produced with an entirely trans cast and crew and screened internationally and at U.S. festivals including Frameline, Outfest, and Newfest. Here With You was included in GLAAD’s Trans Stories/Creators To Watch (full list here). Their most recent short film Going Away (directorial debut, co-directed with Noah Schamus) premiered at Newfest.

Morgan is the proud founder of the Trans Film Collective, a NYC-based collective focused on building community among trans filmmakers and trans film actors. He is also an active member of Room Tone, a group creating practical solutions for equitable work experiences in the entertainment industry for people of all backgrounds. He believes that accurate representation is key in order for the trans community to thrive, and is excited to create more work that centers trans narratives.