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Dan Sullivan is credited as a lawyer, politician and journalist. Born on November 13, 1964, Dan Sullivan is from Fairview Park, Ohio, United States. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Harvard College. Listed accolades include White House Fellows, Defense Meritorious Service Medal and Legion of Merit (2024).
My Take
What strikes me about Dan Sullivan is the sheer breadth of the path he carved: Ohio-born lawyer, Marine Corps officer, Alaska attorney general, natural resources commissioner, and finally a U.S. senator. The White House Fellowship and the Legion of Merit aren't decorative; they mark a genuine record of service. I tend to admire politicians like him who build credibility through quiet, hands-on governance rather than spectacle. Representing a vast, sparsely populated state like Alaska demands pragmatism over showmanship, and that's exactly the kind of grounded, durable career I find more compelling than the louder figures who dominate the headlines.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dan Sullivan
- Name (Japanese)
- ダン・サリバン
- Reading
- だん・さりばん
- Born
- November 13, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Fairview Park, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- lawyer / politician / journalist
2. Background
- University
- Harvard College
Awards & achievements
- White House Fellows
- Defense Meritorious Service Medal
- 2024 Legion of Merit
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dan Sullivan born?
Born November 13, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Dan Sullivan from?
Dan Sullivan is from Fairview Park, Ohio, United States.
What does Dan Sullivan do?
Dan Sullivan works as lawyer, politician, journalist.
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