- He could not pass the US Marine Corps physical during World War II, and ended up serving in the U.S. Army. During his service he distinguished himself by taking part in 14 assault landings, including Leyte, Luzon, Bataan and Corregidor.
- Was a Black Belt in Judo
- Graduated cum laude from Columbia University in dramatic arts.
- On May 3, 2017, a statue of of Sutton, who was born and raised in Clarksville, TN, was dedicated on Franklin Street in downtown Clarksville.
- Started acting in Nashville, TN, and was a radio announcer during World War II.
- Graduated in 1941 from East High School in Nashville, TN, the same high school from which Oprah Winfrey would graduate in 1971.
- Father of playwright Joe Sutton.
- There is statue of Frank Sutton that was unveiled in May 2017 in his home town of Clarksville of famous "Sgt. Carter" from the CBS sitcom, "Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C.," with his trademark hat, lean-forward stance, square jaw and flaring nostrils. Located at 109 Franklin Street, Clarksville, Tennessee 37040.
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