Taylor Sheridan is an American screenwriter, producer, director, and actor, most recognized for his work on the television series Yellowstone and its prequel series 1883 and 1923. He is the co-creator of Yellowstone and the sole creator of its spin-offs. His work often focuses on the modern American West, exploring themes of family legacy, land disputes, and the changing landscape of rural America.
May 21, 1970: Birth of Taylor Sheridan
Taylor Sheridan was born on May 21, 1970.
2005: Start of Acting Career
Taylor Sheridan began his acting career, notably portraying Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars in 2005.
2007: Continued Acting Career
Taylor Sheridan continued his acting career, including his role as David Hale in Sons of Anarchy, until 2007.
2012: Comancheria (later Hell or High Water) on the Black List
Sheridan's screenplay Comancheria, later retitled Hell or High Water, appeared on the Black List in 2012.
2013: Marriage to Nicole Muirbrook
Taylor Sheridan married actress and model Nicole Muirbrook in 2013.
2015: Sicario Release
Taylor Sheridan's screenplay for Sicario was released in 2015.
2015: Original Disorder Film Release
The original French film Disorder, which Sheridan was set to remake, was released in 2015.
August 2016: Hell or High Water Release and Critical Acclaim
Hell or High Water, written by Sheridan, was released in August 2016 and received critical acclaim, leading to several award nominations.
September 15, 2016: Sheridan to Script Disorder Remake
On September 15, 2016, it was announced that Sheridan would write the American remake of the French film Disorder.
2016: Hell or High Water Release and Oscar Nomination
Hell or High Water, written by Sheridan, was released in 2016 and earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay.
2016: Wind River Distribution Rights Acquired
The Weinstein Company acquired the distribution rights for Wind River during the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.
January 2017: Wind River Premiere at Sundance
Wind River premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2017.
August 18, 2017: Wind River Wide Release
Wind River saw a wide release in the United States on August 18, 2017.
2017: Wind River Release
Sheridan wrote and directed Wind River, which was released in 2017.
2017: Yellowstone Series Created
Taylor Sheridan created the television series Yellowstone in 2017.
2017: Interview about Vile
In a 2017 interview with Rotten Tomatoes, Sheridan discussed his film Vile, stating that he doesn't consider it his directorial debut.
June 20, 2018: Yellowstone Premiere
The television series Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan, premiered on June 20, 2018.
2018: Sicario Sequel Release
Sheridan wrote the sequel to Sicario, Sicario: Day of the Soldado, released in 2018.
May 2019: Those Who Wish Me Dead Distribution Rights Acquired
Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema acquired distribution rights to Those Who Wish Me Dead in May 2019.
May 5, 2021: Those Who Wish Me Dead International Debut
Those Who Wish Me Dead, directed by Sheridan, debuted internationally in South Korea on May 5, 2021.
May 14, 2021: Those Who Wish Me Dead US Release
Those Who Wish Me Dead was released in the United States on May 14, 2021.
May 2021: Purchase of 6666 Ranch
In May 2021, Sheridan was part of a group that purchased the 6666 Ranch in Texas.
2021: 1883 Premiere and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame Induction
In 2021, Taylor Sheridan premiered the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. He was also inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.
2022: 1923 Premiere
Taylor Sheridan premiered another Yellowstone prequel, 1923, in 2022.