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Tye Sheridan

Actor, ProducerBorn November 11, 1996 (28 years)
Tye Sheridan (born November 11, 1996) is an American actor. His breakout role came in 2012 with his critically acclaimed performance in Jeff Nichols' "Mud," where he starred alongside Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon. His portrayal earned him a Critics' Choice nomination for Best Young Actor and further solidified his reputation as a promising actor.

In 2013, Sheridan's talent was recognized on an international stage when he won the Marcello Mastroianni Award at the Venice Film Festival for his role in David Gordon Green's "Joe." This accolade propelled him further into the spotlight and opened doors to a wider range of opportunities.

Sheridan's career continued to flourish with a series of diverse roles in both independent and mainstream films. He starred in the 2014 thriller "The Forger," alongside John Travolta, and the 2015 Sundance Film Festival selections "The Stanford Prison Experiment," "Last Days in the Desert," and "Entertainment." He also took on a leading role in the 2015 horror-comedy "Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse" and appeared in the mystery thriller "Dark Places."

In 2016, Sheridan joined the X-Men franchise, portraying the young Cyclops/Scott Summers in "X-Men: Apocalypse." He reprised this role in the 2019 sequel, "X-Men: Dark Phoenix."

Sheridan's versatility as an actor is evident in his diverse filmography. In 2017, he starred in the historical drama "The Yellow Birds," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. He then took on a leading role in the 2018 drama "The Mountain," which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, and won the Golden Goblet Award at the Shanghai International Film Festival for his performance in the coming-of-age drama "Age Out" (2018).

In 2018, Sheridan starred in Steven Spielberg's science fiction adventure film "Ready Player One," based on Ernest Cline's best-selling novel. His portrayal of Wade Watts, the film's protagonist, garnered widespread acclaim and further cemented his status as a leading actor.

Sheridan's most recent work includes the 2020 thriller "The Night Clerk," where he starred alongside Ana de Armas, and "Voyagers" (2021), a science fiction thriller set in space. In 2022, he starred in the sci-fi drama "The Tender Bar," directed by George Clooney, and co-starred in the horror film "Significant Other."

As of 2024, Tye Sheridan has several projects in various stages of development. He is set to star in the upcoming drama film "The Card Counter," directed by Paul Schrader, and is attached to star in and produce the science fiction thriller "Black Flies," based on Shannon Burke's novel. Sheridan is also co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, an AI production company aimed at revolutionizing the film industry.

With his talent, dedication, and impressive body of work, Tye Sheridan is undoubtedly a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood. As he continues to take on diverse roles and explore new creative avenues, there's no doubt that his star will continue to rise in the years to come.

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Movies & Shows on Plex

  • Mud
  • Joe
  • The Stanford Prison Experiment

Known For

  • Ready Player One
  • Mud
  • Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
  • X-Men: Dark Phoenix
  • X-Men: Apocalypse
  • Joe
  • The Tree of Life
  • Voyagers
  • The Night Clerk
  • The Tender Bar
  • The Card Counter
  • The Order
  • The Stanford Prison Experiment
  • Dark Places
  • Detour
  • The Yellow Birds
  • The Forger
  • Asphalt City
  • All Summers End
  • The Mountain
  • Entertainment
  • Age Out
  • Last Days in the Desert
  • Wireless

Featured Videos

    Filmography

    2024
    The Order · as Jamie Bowen
    2023
    Asphalt City · as Ollie Cross
    2021
    The Tender Bar · as Jr Maguire
    2021
    The Card Counter · as Cirk
    2021
    Voyagers · as Christopher
    2020
    Wireless (TV Series) · as Andy Braddock
    2020
    The Night Clerk · as Bart Bromley
    2019
    2019
    X-Men: Dark Phoenix · as Scott Summers / Cyclops
    2018
    Once Upon a Deadpool · as Scott Summers / Cyclops (uncredited)
    2018
    The Mountain · as Andy
    2018
    Age Out · as Richie
    2018
    Deadpool 2 · as Cyclops (uncredited)
    2018
    2018
    Ready Player One · as Parzival / Wade
    2017
    The Yellow Birds · as Daniel Murphy
    2017
    All Summers End · as Conrad Stevens
    2016
    Detour · as Harper James
    2016
    X-Men: Apocalypse · as Scott Summers / Cyclops
    2015
    2015
    Entertainment · as Eddie The Mime
    2015
    2015
    The Stanford Prison Experiment · as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819
    2015
    Dark Places · as Young Ben Day
    2014
    The Forger · as Will Cutter
    2013
    Joe · as Gary
    2012
    Mud · as Ellis
    2011
    Last Man Standing (2011) (TV Series) · as Justin
    2011
    The Tree of Life · as Steve

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