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Jim Sheridan is a master story teller, and an acclaimed film director of few films, but good films nevertheless. Born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1949, Sheridan moved to America in 1982, meeting a man who invited him to run the Irish Arts Center. He found a place to live in Hell's Kitchen, New York City... See full bio »

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Hide HideProducer (12 titles)
2013 Sheriff Street (producer) (pre-production)
 
2012 Dollhouse (executive producer)
 
2006 A Portrait of an Artist: The Making of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' (video documentary short) (producer)
 
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin' (producer)
 
2002 In America (producer)
 
2002 Bloody Sunday (executive producer)
 
2001 On the Edge (executive producer)
 
2000 Borstal Boy (executive producer)
 
1999 Agnes Browne (producer)
 
1997 The Boxer (producer)
 
1996 Some Mother's Son (producer)
 
1993 In the Name of the Father (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (11 titles)
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2014 Black Mass (screenplay) (pre-production)
 
2013 Old Stoneface (pre-production)
 
2013 Sheriff Street (pre-production)
 
2002 In America (written by)
 
1997 The Boxer (written by)
 
1996 Some Mother's Son (written by)
 
1993 In the Name of the Father (screenplay)
 
1992 Into the West (written by)
 
1990 The Field
 
1989 My Left Foot (screenplay)
 
Show ShowActor (5 titles)
2012 Hannah Cohen's Holy Communion (short)
Father O'Brien
 
2004 The Bridge of San Luis Rey
The King of Spain
 
2004 The Carpenter and His Clumsy Wife (short)
Narrator (voice)
 
1998 The General
CPAD Leader
 
1994 Words Upon the Window Pane
Jonathan Swift/Dean Swift
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2005 Get Rich or Die Tryin' ("Uncle Deuce's Rap")
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
1999 American Masters (TV series documentary) (special thanks - 1 episode)
– A Conversation with Gregory Peck (1999) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (26 titles)
2013 Cylcone (documentary)
 
2011 Muide Éire (documentary)
 
2011 8th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Award Presenter
 
2010 Music of Ireland: Welcome to America (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2010 In Sunshine or in Shadow (documentary)
Himself
 
2010 Jim Sheridan: Film and Family (video short)
Himself
 
2010 Re-Made in the USA: How Brodre Became Brothers (video short)
Himself
 
2010 Music of Ireland: Welcome Home (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2009 Made in Hollywood (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #5.10 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 The 6th Annual Irish Film and Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2009 The Making of 'Anton' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Xposé (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #3.54 (2008) … Himself
 
2007 4th Irish Film and Television Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Presenter
 
2006 What If (TV movie)
Himself
 
2006 A Portrait of an Artist: The Making of 'Get Rich or Die Tryin' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
– Episode #2.37 (2005) … Himself
 
2004 Happy Birthday Oscar Wilde (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 2004 IFP/West Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2004 The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Screenplay
 
2003 The Late Late Show (TV series)
Himself
– Episode dated 31 October 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Bloody Sunday: History Retold (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1998 Fighting for Peace: Inside 'The Boxer' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1997 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself - Guest
– Episode dated 4 December 1997 (1997) … Himself - Guest
 
1995 Irish Cinema: Ourselves Alone?
Himself
 
1994 The 66th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Director & Best Adapted Screenplay
 
1990 The 62nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Director & Best Adapted Screenplay
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (1 title)
2005 Chain Reactions (TV mini-series documentary)
Himself
 

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Personal Details

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Height:

5' 7" (1.70 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I find in modern cinema now...people don't like the mystic or the spiritual. It's become almost a dirty word now. See more »

Trivia:

Has stated that the children's performances in In America is what he's most proud of about his career. See more »

Trademark:

Frequently references Irish themes in his films, particularly the IRA See more »

Nickname:

Shay See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius