Tye Sheridan

Tye Sheridan

Born 1996-11-11 (age 29) Elkhart, Texas, USA
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Biography

Tye Kayle 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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Known For

Ready Player One
Ready Player One

2018

as Parzival / Wade

Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2

2018

as Cyclops (uncredited)

Scouts Guide to the Zombie Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse
X-Men: Apocalypse

2016

as Scott Summers / Cyclops

Mud
Mud

2013

as Ellis

Dark Phoenix
Dark Phoenix

2019

as Scott Summers / Cyclops

The Tree of Life
The Tree of Life

2011

as Steve

Voyagers
Voyagers

2021

as Christopher

Once Upon a Deadpool
Once Upon a Deadpool

2018

as Scott Summers / Cyclops (uncredited)

The Order
The Order

2024

as Jamie Bowen

The Night Clerk
The Night Clerk

2020

as Bart Bromley

Joe
Joe

2014

as Gary

The Card Counter
The Card Counter

2021

as Cirk

The Stanford Prison Experiment
The Stanford Prison Experiment

2015

as Peter Mitchell / Prisoner 819

Dark Places
Dark Places

2015

as Young Ben Day

The Forger
The Forger

2014

as Will Cutter

Age Out
Age Out

2018

as Richie

The Tender Bar
The Tender Bar

2021

as JR Maguire

Last Days in the Desert
Asphalt City
Asphalt City

2023

as Ollie Cross