James Sheridan
ActingJames Sheridan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of James Sheridan reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of James Sheridan's work falls within the Western genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 88% of James Sheridan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains The Phantom Cowboy, which stands out as a key performance.
Best James Sheridan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from James Sheridan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie James Sheridan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Gun Cargo | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Where Trails End | Henchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Boot Hill Bandits | Townsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Western Mail | Henchman Cheyenne | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Lone Star Law Men | Henchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Driftin' Kid | Henchman Buckhorn (as James Sherridan) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Silver Stallion | Henchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Billy The Kid's Fighting Pals | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Ridin' the Cherokee Trail | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Billy the Kid's Range War | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Lone Rider Rides On | Wagon Raider | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Rollin' Home to Texas | Henchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Take Me Back to Oklahoma | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Billy the Kid in Texas | Townsman | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | The Cowboy from Sundown | Davis Cowhand | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Arizona Frontier | Henchman | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Adventures of Red Ryder | Barfly | Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Pals of the Silver Sage | Henchman Rip | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | East Side Kids | Apartment Tenant | Average | Similar → |
| 1939 | Sundown on the Prairie | Henchman Danny | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1939 | Drifting Westward | Henchman Piute | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Gun Packer | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Starlight Over Texas | Hill's Partner | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Knight of the Plains | Henchman | Average | Similar → |
| 1938 | The Feud Maker | Tex's Pal / Settler | Hit | Similar → |
| 1938 | Thunder in the Desert | Henchman | Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | The Fighting Deputy | Henchman Buck | Average | Similar → |
| 1937 | Where Trails Divide | Henchman Spade | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | God's Country and the Man | Pete (Red's Henchman) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1937 | History Is Made at Night | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Trailin' West | Passenger (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1936 | Ridin' On | Jail Defender (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Courage of the North | The Hawk, Mordant Henchman (as Jim Sheridan) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | Big Calibre | Barfly / Man at Dance | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1935 | The Phantom Cowboy | Jack Rogers | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | West of the Law | Henchman Spider aka Jones | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Way of the West | Henchman 'Skipy' (as Jim Sheridan) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | The Lone Rider | Henchman Wilson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Pals of the West | Henchman Pete | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Carrying the Mail | Chuck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1934 | Sundown Trail | Wolfer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1931 | Riders of the Rio | Buck | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1930 | Romance of the West | Molester | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | The Obligin' Buckaroo | Steve Cole | Hit | Similar → |
| 1927 | Code of the Cow Country | Ted Calhoun | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1926 | The Fighting Boob | Timothy Raymond | Hit | Similar → |
| 1924 | Fools Highway | Ole Larsen (as Sherry Tansey) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1923 | The Steadfast Heart | Birwang | Hit | Similar → |
| 1920 | Over the Hill to the Poorhouse | Child Isaac (as Sheridan Tansey) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1918 | Conquered Hearts | Reddy Carrigan | Super Hit | 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 "The Phantom Cowboy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
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 "Code of the Cow Country", "Ridin' On", and "West of the Law".