James Sheridan - Actor Profile

James Sheridan

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
6.6 Highest Rated
Born: Jul 29, 1904
Birth Place: Astoria, Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of James Sheridan reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Western

The majority of James Sheridan's filmography leans towards the Western genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 4% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), James Sheridan remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in History Is Made at Night, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best James Sheridan Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from James Sheridan's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6
History Is Made at Night (1937) movie poster
★6.6

History Is Made at Night: An American woman falls in love with a romantic Parisian head waiter who tries to save her from her possessive wealthy e

History Is Made at Night

1937•Romance
★6.5
Billy the Kid's Range War (1941) movie poster
★6.5

Billy the Kid's Range War: Williams is out to stop Ellen Goreham from completing her road that is under construction and is using a man to imperson

Billy the Kid's Range War

1941•Western
★6.3
East Side Kids (1940) movie poster
★6.3

East Side Kids: After living all his childhood in the street, a young boy rapidly notices that crime doesn't pay, leading him to become

East Side Kids

1940•Comedy
★6.0
God's Country and the Man (1937) movie poster
★6.0

God's Country and the Man: Cowboy and his friends set out to track down his father's killer. On the way, they discover a vein of gold. The killer f

God's Country and the Man

1937•Western
★6.0
Thunder in the Desert (1938) movie poster
★6.0

Thunder in the Desert: Bob arrives looking for the killer of his uncle. When the Sheriff chases him and his partner Rusty, Reno thinks they are

Thunder in the Desert

1938•Adventure

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of James Sheridan.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1949 Gun Cargo - Flop Similar →
1942 Arizona Round-Up Kansas - Henchman Flop Similar →
1942 Boot Hill Bandits Townsman Average Similar →
1942 Western Mail Henchman Cheyenne Flop Similar →
1941 Riding the Sunset Trail Henchman Rip Carson Flop Similar →
1941 Spooks Run Wild Cop Flop Similar →
1941 Silver Stallion Henchman Flop Similar →
1941 The Lone Rider in Ghost Town Henchman Flop Similar →
1941 Billy The Kid's Fighting Pals Henchman Average Similar →
1941 Ridin' the Cherokee Trail Henchman Average Similar →
1941 Billy the Kid's Range War Henchman Hit Similar →
1940 Rollin' Home to Texas Henchman Flop Similar →
1940 Take Me Back to Oklahoma Henchman Average Similar →
1940 Billy the Kid in Texas Townsman Average Similar →
1940 The Cowboy from Sundown Davis Cowhand Flop Similar →
1940 Arizona Frontier Henchman Flop Similar →
1940 Adventures of Red Ryder Barfly Average Similar →
1940 Pals of the Silver Sage Henchman Rip Flop Similar →
1940 Phantom Rancher Henchman Joe Flop Similar →
1940 East Side Kids Apartment Tenant Average Similar →
1939 Drifting Westward Henchman Piute Flop Similar →
1938 Six-Gun Trail Henchman Flop Similar →
1938 Gun Packer - Flop Similar →
1938 Lightning Carson Rides Again Henchman Flop Similar →
1938 Phantom Ranger Henchman Flop Similar →
1938 Knight of the Plains Henchman Flop Similar →
1938 The Feud Maker Tex's Pal / Settler Flop Similar →
1938 Thunder in the Desert Henchman Average Similar →
1938 Paroled - To Die Henchman Matson Flop Similar →
1937 The Fighting Deputy Henchman Buck Flop Similar →
1937 Where Trails Divide Henchman Spade Flop Similar →
1937 God's Country and the Man Pete (Red's Henchman) Average Similar →
1937 Riders of the Dawn Henchman Pinto Flop Similar →
1937 Whistling Bullets Henchman Sam (as Sherry Tansey) Flop Similar →
1937 History Is Made at Night - Hit Similar →
1937 The Silver Trail Tex Flop Similar →
1936 Trailin' West Passenger (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1936 The Speed Reporter Henchman Gat Flop Similar →
1935 The Law of 45's Henchman Toral Flop Similar →
1935 Lawless Range Townsman (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1935 Courage of the North The Hawk, Mordant Henchman (as Jim Sheridan) Flop Similar →
1935 Paradise Canyon Pete Flop Similar →
1935 The Phantom Cowboy Jack Rogers Flop Similar →
1930 Romance of the West Molester Flop Similar →
1927 Code of the Cow Country Ted Calhoun Flop Similar →
1926 General Custer at the Little Big Horn Soldier that stabs Gall Flop Similar →
1924 Fools Highway Ole Larsen (as Sherry Tansey) Flop Similar →
1922 The Headless Horseman Jethro Martling ('Sheridan Tansey') Flop Similar →
1918 The Power and the Glory Milo Consadine Flop Similar →
1915 Destruction Josine's Brother (as Master Tansey) Flop Similar →

James Sheridan - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of James Sheridan?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring James Sheridan is "History Is Made at Night" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has James Sheridan acted in?

James Sheridan has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by James Sheridan?

Other notable films include "Billy the Kid's Range War", "East Side Kids", and "God's Country and the Man".