James Sheridan was an American actor and director, known for his roles in Courage of the North (1935), The Power and the Glory (1918), and The Mail Man (1927). He was born on July 29, 1904, in Queens, New York City, and passed away on April 12, 1961, in Sacramento, California.
Personal and Family Life
James was born as James Sheridan Tansey to Emma Tansey. He had two brothers, Robert Emmett Tansey and John Tansey. Details about his early life and family relationships are limited, but he was known to have a close-knit family.
Career
James Sheridan had a prolific career in film during the early 20th century, often credited under various names like Sherry Tansey and Jim Sheridan. He appeared in numerous movies, primarily in supporting roles, often portraying henchmen or side characters in Westerns and adventure films.
Death and Legacy
James Sheridan died on April 12, 1961, in Sacramento, California. His contribution to the film industry is remembered especially for his consistent presence in genre films of his time. Despite not being a household name, his work has left a lasting impression in classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Phantom Cowboy | 1935-01-01 | Jack Rogers |
| Paroled – To Die | 1938-01-11 | Henchman Matson |
| Whistling Bullets | 1937-05-03 | Henchman Sam (as Sherry Tansey) |
| The Law of 45’s | 1935-12-01 | Henchman Toral |
| The Speed Reporter | 1936-05-13 | Henchman Gat |
| Where Trails Divide | 1937-10-13 | Henchman Spade |
| The Feud Maker | 1938-04-16 | Tex’s Pal / Settler |
| Thunder in the Desert | 1938-03-08 | Henchman |
| The Fighting Deputy | 1937-12-05 | Henchman Buck |
| Knight of the Plains | 1938-05-07 | Henchman |
| Phantom Ranger | 1938-05-27 | Henchman |
| Six-Gun Trail | 1938-11-25 | Henchman |
| Lightning Carson Rides Again | 1938-10-09 | Henchman |
| Phantom Rancher | 1940-03-31 | Henchman Joe |
| Rollin’ Home to Texas | 1940-12-30 | Henchman |
| Riding the Sunset Trail | 1941-10-31 | Henchman Rip Carson |
| East Side Kids | 1940-02-10 | Apartment Tenant |
| The Cowboy from Sundown | 1940-09-05 | Davis Cowhand |
| Take Me Back to Oklahoma | 1940-11-11 | Henchman |
| Billy the Kid in Texas | 1940-09-29 | Townsman |
| Adventures of Red Ryder | 1940-06-28 | Barfly |
| Pals of the Silver Sage | 1940-04-21 | Henchman Rip |
| The Lone Rider in Ghost Town | 1941-05-16 | Henchman |
| Billy the Kid’s Range War | 1941-01-24 | Henchman |
| Western Mail | 1942-02-13 | Henchman Cheyenne |
| Trail of the West | 1941-10-01 | Henchman |
| Gun Cargo | 1949-10-05 | |
| The Headless Horseman | 1922-11-05 | |
| Fools Highway | 1924-03-01 | Ole Larsen (as Sherry Tansey) |
| Destruction | 1915-12-26 | Josine’s Brother (as Master Tansey) |
| God’s Country and the Man | 1937-09-02 | Pete (Red’s Henchman) |
| Code of the Cow Country | 1927-06-19 | Ted Calhoun |
| Gun Packer | 1938-11-16 | |
| Drifting Westward | 1939-01-25 | Henchman Piute |
| The Power and the Glory | 1918-09-02 | Milo Consadine |
| History Is Made at Night | 1937-03-05 | |
| Romance of the West | 1930-06-15 | |
| Paradise Canyon | 1935-07-19 | Pete |
| Courage of the North | 1935-09-01 | The Hawk, Mordant Henchman (as Jim Sheridan) |