“Where having been an actor was extremely helpful to me was in casting. That's where I think a director who has acted can really shine, and casting is the most important thing you do.”

American writer, producer, director, and actor

Taylor Sheridan is an American writer, producer, director, and actor. He is best known as the co-creator of Yellowstone and the creator of its prequels, 1883 and 1923. Working across film and television, Sheridan has built a profile around contemporary Western storytelling and serialized drama. His name is closely associated with Yellowstone and the two prequels that expand that universe, 1883, released in 2021, and 1923, released in 2022.