History of Taylor Sheridan in Timeline

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Taylor Sheridan

Taylor Sheridan is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He's most famous for co-creating the hit television series Yellowstone and creating its prequels 1883 and 1923. Sheridan's work is prominent in the entertainment industry.

1923: Spinoff 1923

In 1923, Taylor Sheridan created the television series 1923, which is a prequel to Yellowstone and available on Paramount+.

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May 21, 1970: Taylor Sheridan's Birth

On May 21, 1970, Sheridan Taylor Gibler Jr., known professionally as Taylor Sheridan, was born. He is an American writer, producer, director, and actor.

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2005: Portrayal of Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars

In 2005, Taylor Sheridan began portraying Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars.

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2007: End of Veronica Mars Role

In 2007, Taylor Sheridan's role as Danny Boyd in Veronica Mars concluded.

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2009: Paul Harvey's "Gas Crisis" Episode

In 2009, Paul Harvey created the "Gas Crisis" episode of The Rest of the Story, which was at the center of a copyright infringement lawsuit against Paramount in 2025.

2012: Comancheria on the Black List

In 2012, Taylor Sheridan's screenplay for Comancheria appeared on the Black List.

2013: Marriage to Nicole Muirbrook

In 2013, Taylor Sheridan married actress and model Nicole Muirbrook.

2015: Release of Disorder

In 2015, Disorder, a French drama-thriller film directed by Alice Winocour, was released.

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2015: Sicario Screenplay Nomination

In 2015, Taylor Sheridan wrote the screenplay for the film Sicario and was nominated for the Writers Guild of America Award for Best Original Screenplay.

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August 2016: Hell or High Water Release

In August 2016, Comancheria was released under the title Hell or High Water, starring Jeff Bridges, Chris Pine and Ben Foster, receiving critical acclaim.

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September 15, 2016: Sheridan to Script Disorder Remake

On September 15, 2016, it was reported that Taylor Sheridan was set to script the American remake of the French film Disorder.

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2016: Hell or High Water Academy Award Nomination

In 2016, Taylor Sheridan was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for Hell or High Water, which was also nominated for Best Picture and two other Oscars.

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2016: Weinstein Company Acquires Distribution Rights to Wind River

In 2016, The Weinstein Company acquired the distribution rights to Taylor Sheridan's film Wind River during the Cannes Film Festival.

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January 2017: Wind River Premieres at Sundance Film Festival

In January 2017, Taylor Sheridan's second feature as director, Wind River, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

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August 18, 2017: Wind River Widely Released

On August 18, 2017, Wind River, directed by Taylor Sheridan, was widely released in the United States, following a brief limited release.

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2017: Creation of Yellowstone

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan created the television series Yellowstone.

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2017: Vile Not Considered Directorial Debut

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan stated that he does not consider the film Vile, credited as his first film, his directorial debut.

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2017: Wind River Release

In 2017, Taylor Sheridan wrote and directed the neo-Western crime film Wind River.

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June 20, 2018: Yellowstone Premiere

On June 20, 2018, the television series Yellowstone, created by Taylor Sheridan, aired on Paramount Network.

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2018: Sicario: Day of the Soldado Release

In 2018, Taylor Sheridan wrote the sequel to Sicario, titled Sicario: Day of the Soldado, which was directed by Stefano Sollima and released.

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2018: Sicario Sequel

In 2018, Taylor Sheridan wrote the sequel to Sicario.

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May 2019: Warner Bros. Acquires Distribution Rights to Those Who Wish Me Dead

In May 2019, Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema acquired distribution rights to the film Those Who Wish Me Dead, directed by Taylor Sheridan.

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May 5, 2021: Those Who Wish Me Dead Theatrical Debut

On May 5, 2021, the film Those Who Wish Me Dead, directed by Taylor Sheridan, had a theatrical debut internationally in South Korea.

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May 14, 2021: Those Who Wish Me Dead Released in the United States

On May 14, 2021, Those Who Wish Me Dead, directed by Taylor Sheridan, was released in the United States.

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May 2021: Purchase of 6666 Ranch

In May 2021, a buyer group represented by Taylor Sheridan purchased the 350,000-acre 6666 Ranch in west Texas.

2021: Co-creation of 1883

In 2021, Taylor Sheridan co-created the television series 1883, which is a prequel to Yellowstone.

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2021: Induction into Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame

In 2021, Taylor Sheridan was inducted into the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

2022: Creation of 1923

In 2022, Taylor Sheridan created the television series 1923, which is a prequel to Yellowstone.

2024: Induction into Texas Business Hall of Fame

In 2024, Taylor Sheridan was inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame.

June 5, 2025: NOLA King Spin-off Announced

On June 5, 2025, it was announced that NOLA King, a spin-off series of Tulsa King, was in development at Paramount+ starring Samuel L. Jackson.

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June 23, 2025: Paramount Global Sued for Copyright Infringement

On June 23, 2025, Paulynne, Inc. sued Paramount Global for using an audio clip from Paul Harvey's "Gas Crisis" episode in Landman without permission.

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October 28, 2025: Sheridan Signs Deal with NBCUniversal

On October 28, 2025, it was reported that Taylor Sheridan had signed a five-year overall deal with NBCUniversal, taking effect after his Paramount deals expire.

2025: Purchase of Cattlemen's Steak House

In 2025, Taylor Sheridan bought Cattlemen's Steak House in Fort Worth, Texas, with two business partners.

March 2026: Expiration of Film Deal with Paramount

In March 2026, Taylor Sheridan's film deal with Paramount is set to expire, after which his deal with NBCUniversal will take effect.

2028: Expiration of Television Deal with Paramount

In 2028, Taylor Sheridan's television deal with Paramount is set to expire.