Taylor Sheridan

Writer, Producer, Director, Actor

American Cranfills Gap, Texas, United States

Quick Info

ProfessionWriter, Producer, Director, Actor
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth21/05/1970
Age55 years
BirthplaceCranfills Gap, Texas, United States

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SummaryAcademy Award-nominated American writer, producer, director, and actor best known as co-creator of the television series Yellowstone and creator of its prequels 1883 and 1923. He transitioned from acting to screenwriting and has created multiple successful series for Paramount+.

Educational Qualification(s)

UniversityTexas State University

Personal Life

SpouseNicole
ChildrenAt least one child
NotesMet wife while teaching acting classes. Moved to Wyoming with pregnant wife to raise family away from Los Angeles.

Family

SiblingJohn Gibler (journalist)
MotherLost family ranch post-divorce

Career

Acting Start1995 TV debut on Walker, Texas Ranger
Notable Acting Roles
  • Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars (2005-2007)
  • Deputy Chief David Hale in Sons of Anarchy (2008-2010)
  • Guest appearance on NCIS: Los Angeles (2011)
Screenwriting BreakthroughSicario (2015) - first screenplay written
Major Works
  • Yellowstone (co-creator, 2018-2024)
  • 1883 (creator, 2021)
  • 1923 (creator, 2022)
  • Hell or High Water (screenplay, 2016)
  • Wind River (director, 2017)
  • Mayor of Kingstown (creator)
  • Tulsa King (co-writer with Terence Winter)
  • Lioness (creator)
  • Landman (creator)
Business Ventures
  • Owns and operates 6666 Ranch in Guthrie, Texas
  • Owns and operates Bosque Ranch in Weatherford, Texas

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Lived in his car with his dog while struggling as an actor in Los Angeles
2. Was discovered by a talent scout at a mall
3. Worked as an acting teacher before his breakthrough
4. Avid competitor in Western horse performance industry, specializing in reining and cutting
5. Did not speak to his mother for a year after the family ranch was sold
6. Attributes success to stubbornness and refusal to fail after 20+ years of struggling
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