Robert James Sullivan (born November 29, 1957 in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played 62 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Hartford Whalers. Prior to joining the NHL, Sullivan played in the American Hockey League and International Hockey League, winning the Dudley "Red" Garrett Memorial Award as the rookie of the year in the American Hockey League in 1981–82.