Jim Sheridan, a renowned figure in the world of theatre, embarked on a remarkable career spanning over two decades, from the 1960s to the 1980s. His impressive journey culminated in the creation of his first critically acclaimed feature film, "My Left Foot," in 1989, which garnered two European Film Award nominations.
The following year, 1990, saw the release of "The Field," another masterpiece written and directed by Sheridan. He also penned the screenplay for "Into the West" that same year, which was later brought to life by Mike Newell in 1992.
In 1993, Sheridan wrote, produced, and directed "In the Name Of The Father," a film that earned a European Film Award nomination. The year 1995 saw the release of "Some Mother's Son," which Sheridan wrote and produced, with Terry George at the helm.
The late 1990s and early 2000s were marked by a string of critically acclaimed films, including "The Boxer" (1997),which Sheridan wrote, produced, and directed, and "Agnes Browne" (1999),which he produced and starred Anjelica Huston.
Sheridan's impressive resume also includes executive producer credits for "Borstal Boy," "On The Edge," and "Bloody Sunday." In 2003, he produced, directed, and wrote the screenplay for "In America," which received widespread critical acclaim.
In 2005, Sheridan directed and produced "Get Rich Or Die Tryin'," followed by "Brothers" in 2009 and "Dream House" in 2011. His most recent feature film is "The Secret Scripture."
In addition to his feature films, Sheridan has also ventured into the realm of short films, directing "11th Hour" in 2016. He has also produced the documentary "Shelter Me."
Throughout his illustrious career, Jim Sheridan's films have garnered an impressive sixteen Oscar nominations, earning two Academy Awards along the way, as well as numerous prestigious international awards.
