The Definitive List: 31 Actors In Multiple Taylor Sheridan Projects
on Jul 10, 2026 • Updated Jul 17, 2026
Taylor Sheridan is known for re-using some of the same actors in his projects. In fact, he has done an interview where he says, “If you’ve got a show pony, show ’em!”
Taylor Sheridan Has Started A TV Empire
Taylor Sheridan got his start in Hollywood by acting. After he felt that wasn’t fulfilling him, he began writing screenplays. His first work, a movie titled Sicario, earned him a nomination for Best Original Screenplay at the Writers Guild of America Awards.
He was then nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for the 2016 film Hell Or High Water. He followed those up with 2017’s Wind River and 2018’s Sicario: Day Of Soldado.
He dove into television with the Western drama Yellowstone and eventually expanded that universe with several prequel series. His TV resume continued, creating more shows for Paramount Network and Paramount+, including Mayor Of Kingstown, Tulsa King, Lioness, Lawmen: Bass Reeves, and Landman.
Like many other creators, once Sheridan finds an actor he likes, he tends to cast them in more than one of his projects. Let’s see which actors have crossed over in the Taylor Sheridan Universe.
Note: this list does not include actors who appeared in multiple shows as the same character.
1. Jeremy Renner – Wind River and Mayor Of Kingstown
The two-time Oscar-winning actor first collaborated with Sheridan in the 2017 movie Wind River, where he played Cory Lambert, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Agent who found the body of an 18-year-old Arapaho woman. He helps an FBI Agent solve the case, and it’s personal because his own 16-year-old daughter died similarly, and her case remains unsolved.
In Mayor of Kingstown, Renner plays Mike McLusky, the leader of the McLusky family who keeps peace in their fictional town of Kingstown, Michigan. The family acts as mediators between gangs, prisoners, guards, and the police.
2. Gil Birmingham – Hell or High Water, Wind River, and Yellowstone
Gil Birmingham played a Texas Ranger in Hell or High Water alongside Jeff Bridges, who are after a pair of bank robbers.
In Wind River, Birmingham plays Martin Hanson, the father of the 18-year-old girl who was found at the beginning of the movie.
Birmingham returned to the Sheridan universe when he was cast as a series regular on the hit Paramount Network show Yellowstone. He portrays Thomas Rainwater, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of Broken Rock and leader of the Broken Rock Reservation. He reprised his role on the new CBS show Marshals.
3. Billy Bob Thornton – 1883, Landman
Billy Bob Thornton appeared in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 as the legendary Fort Worth lawman Marshal Jim Courtright, a hard-edged frontier marshal who helps bring swift justice to a gang of outlaws.
He later took the lead in Landman as Tommy Norris, a seasoned West Texas oil-company crisis manager navigating the high-stakes world of the modern energy industry.
4. Sam Elliott – 1883 and Landman
Sam Elliott starred in Taylor Sheridan’s 1883 as Shea Brennan, a battle-hardened former Union Army captain who leads a wagon train of settlers west across the Great Plains.
His work earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Male Performance by a Male Actor in a Miniseries of Television Movie.
A couple years later, he later joined Landman in Season 2 as T.L. Norris, Tommy Norris’s estranged father, bringing another weathered, deeply rooted Texas character to Sheridan’s television universe.
5. Michelle Randolph – 1923, Landman
Michelle Randolph has appeared in two Taylor Sheridan series, portraying Elizabeth Strafford in 1923, a spirited young woman who marries Jack Dutton and becomes part of the Dutton family’s frontier struggles
She also has a starring role in Landman as Ainsley Norris, the outspoken teenage daughter of Tommy Norris.
6. Kelsey Absille – Wind River and Yellowstone
Kelsey Asbille appeared in both Wind River and Yellowstone, two projects written by Taylor Sheridan. In Wind River, she portrayed Natalie Hanson, a young Native American woman whose tragic death sets the film’s investigation in motion.
In Yellowstone, she stars as Monica Dutton, a teacher and the wife of Kayce Dutton, whose story explores the challenges of family, identity, and life on the ranch.
7. Dawn Oliveri – 1883, Yellowstone, Lioness, The Madison
Dawn Olivieri has appeared in three Taylor Sheridan projects, taking on distinct roles in each. In 1883, she portrayed Claire Dutton, the widowed sister of James Dutton whose grief and despair shape the family’s early journey west.
She later played Sarah Atwood in Yellowstone, a ruthless corporate attorney and strategist working against the Dutton family.
She also appeared in two episodes of Lioness as Amber Whalen, an Army Sergeant.
Dawn Olivieri also appears in The Madison, making it her fourth collaboration with Taylor Sheridan. She plays Ellen, Paige McIntosh’s demanding boss in New York, whose tense confrontation with Paige becomes a pivotal moment that contributes to Paige’s dismissal from her job and helps propel her character’s transition into a new chapter of life. Although Ellen appears in only one episode, she serves as an important catalyst for Paige’s personal journey.
8. Martin Sensmeier – Wind River, Yellowstone, and 1883
Martin Sensmeier has appeared in three Taylor Sheridan projects, showcasing his versatility across both film and television. He first collaborated with Sheridan in Wind River, portraying Chip Hanson, the brother of Natalie Hanson (Kelsey Absille). As a grieving sibling struggling to cope with his sister’s murder, Chip adds emotional weight to the film’s exploration of loss, justice, and the lasting impact of violence on the Wind River Reservation.
Sensmeier later joined Yellowstone as Martin, a physical therapist who treats Monica Dutton. He offers support during one of the most difficult periods in her life and briefly becomes a potential romantic interest as she and Kayce struggle in their marriage
Sensmeier later starred in 1883 as Sam, a Comanche warrior who falls deeply in love with Elsa Dutton during her journey west. Their romance becomes one of the series’ most memorable storylines, with Sam introducing Elsa to a new understanding of the frontier and Native culture. His bravery, compassion, and devotion make him one of 1883‘s most beloved supporting characters and a defining part of Elsa’s emotional journey.
9. Graham Greene – Wind River, 1883, and Tulsa King
The late Graham Greene first collaborated with Sheridan in Wind River, portraying Ben Shoyo, the chief of the Wind River Tribal Police. As the local law enforcement leader working alongside U.S. Fish and Wildlife tracker Cory Lambert and FBI agent Jane Banner, Ben provides insight into the challenges of policing the reservation while helping investigate Natalie Hanson’s murder.
Greene later appeared in 1883 as Spotted Eagle, a respected Crow elder who encounters the Dutton family during their westward journey. In one of the series’ most poignant scenes, he comforts the dying Elsa Dutton and guides James Dutton to the place where she should be buried, a decision that ultimately determines the future location of the Yellowstone Ranch. Though his appearance is brief, Spotted Eagle plays a pivotal role in the origin story of the Dutton family’s Montana legacy.
In Tulsa King, Greene portrays Oldsmoke, an Indigenous character who shares a memorable, humorous encounter with Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight Manfredi.
10. James Jordan – Wind River, Yellowstone, Those Who Wish Me Dead, Mayor Of Kingstown, 1883, Lioness, Landman, The Madison
James Jordan has become one of Taylor Sheridan’s most recognizable recurring character actors, appearing in multiple films and television series across Sheridan’s connected storytelling universe. Known for portraying tough, loyal, and often morally complicated figures, Jordan has built a reputation as a dependable presence in Sheridan’s stories.
In Wind River, Jordan played Pete Mickens, one of the security guards working at the drilling site near the Wind River Reservation. His character becomes connected to the investigation into Natalie Hanson’s death, and the climax of the film involves his shootout with law enforcement.
Jordan joined the Yellowstone universe as Livestock Agent Steve Hendon, first appearing in Season 2 episode 3, with his last appearance being Season 5, Episode 1. He was arguably one of the most hated characters on the show, but that’s when you know Jordan did a great job!
In Those Who Wish Me Dead (2021), written and directed by Taylor Sheridan, Jordan portrayed Ben, a member of the team searching for a young boy who is being hunted after witnessing a crime. The young boy was played by Finn Little, who appears later in this list.
Jordan also appeared in Mayor of Kingstown as Ed, a member of the prison guard community in the series’ complex exploration of crime, incarceration, and power.
In 1883, Jordan returned to Sheridan’s Western world as Cookie, the trail cook who joins the wagon train traveling west with James and Margaret Dutton. Cookie provides a mix of humor, practicality, and frontier experience, helping sustain the settlers during their difficult journey across the Great Plains. His character reflects the harsh realities of survival on the frontier while adding moments of levity to the series’ often tragic story.
In Lioness (also titled Special Ops: Lioness), James Jordan portrays Two Cups, a member of the CIA’s elite Quick Reaction Force (QRF) team supporting the Lioness program.
In Landman, James Jordan portrays Dale Bradley, a petroleum engineer and one of Tommy Norris’s closest allies at M-Tex Oil. Unlike many of Jordan’s previous Taylor Sheridan roles, Dale is not a cowboy, soldier, or lawman—he is a highly skilled oil-field professional whose technical knowledge is essential to keeping the company’s dangerous drilling operations running.
11. Ian Bohen – Wind River, Yellowstone, Lioness
In Wind River, Sheridan’s feature directorial debut, Ian Bohen portrayed Evan, a local law enforcement officer who assists with the investigation into the death of Natalie Hanson on the Wind River Reservation.
Bohen later joined Sheridan’s hit television series Yellowstone as Ryan, a skilled ranch hand and cowboy working on the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch. Ryan is a member of the bunkhouse crew and becomes one of the trusted cowboys who help protect the ranch and carry out the demanding work of running a major cattle operation. In the last season, he has a romance with Abby, played by country singer Lainey Wilson.
In October 2025, it was announced that Bohen joined the main cast of Lioness for Season 3 as Grady, a Delta Force operator and K9 handler who has skill in battlefield tactics.
12. Hugh Dillon – Wind River, Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown
Hugh Dillon has become one of Taylor Sheridan’s most frequent collaborators, appearing in several of Sheridan’s films and television series while also expanding his role as a writer and producer. Dillon first worked with Sheridan on Wind River , portraying Curtis, a security officer at the drilling site on the Wind River Reservation.
In Yellowstone, Dillon portrayed Sheriff Donnie Haskell, the sheriff of Park County and a longtime ally of John Dutton. Haskell is one of the few law enforcement officials who understands the complicated balance of power surrounding the Dutton family, often helping navigate situations where legal authority, loyalty, and personal relationships collide.
Dillon’s most significant collaboration with Sheridan came with Mayor of Kingstown, which he co-created with Sheridan and in which he stars as Detective Ian Ferguson. Ian is a member of the Kingstown Police Department and a trusted associate of Mike McLusky, working within the town’s complicated network of law enforcement, prison officials, and criminal organizations.
13. Matthew Del Negro – Wind River, Mayor of Kingstown
Matthew Del Negro appeared in two Taylor Sheridan projects, portraying law enforcement figures in both Wind River and Mayor of Kingstown. In Wind River, he played Dillon, a security officer at the drilling site on the Wind River Reservation.
In Mayor of Kingstown, he plays Correction Officer Will Breen is seasons 3 and 4.
14. Tokala Black Elk – Wind River, Yellowstone, 1883
Tokala Black Elk has appeared in three Taylor Sheridan projects, bringing authenticity and depth to roles connected to Native communities and the American West. In Wind River (2017), he portrayed Sam Littlefeather, a member of the Wind River Reservation community.
In Yellowstone, he played the neighbor of Monica and Kayce Dutton on the Broken Rock Reservation.
In 1883, he portrayed a Lakota Warrior who encounters Elsa Dutton during the wagon train’s journey west; although his appearance is brief, the character leaves a lasting impression through a moment that reveals both the dangers and the humanity of the frontier era.
15. Dave Annable – Yellowstone and Lioness
Dave Annabelle first appeared in the Taylor Sheridan universe in the hit show Yellowstone as Lee Dutton, the eldest son of John Dutton and the firstborn heir of the Yellowstone Ranch. His death in the series premiere becomes a major catalyst for the Dutton family’s ongoing conflicts.
He later appeared in Special Ops: Lioness as Neil, the supportive husband of CIA operative Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña), providing a glimpse into the personal sacrifices and family challenges faced by those involved in covert operations.
16. Taylor Sheridan – Hell or High Water, Yellowstone, 1883, Lioness
Yep, Taylor Sheridan has made it on his own list!
In his 2016 mobie Hell or High Water, he appears as a cowboy in a small supporting role. His character is part of the group of West Texas ranchers and locals featured in the film’s opening and closing sequences, helping reinforce the authentic rural setting and the culture of the region that shapes the story.
He also portrayed Travis Wheatley in the Yellowstone universe, beginning in Yellowstone as a skilled horse trainer and competitive rider who becomes a trusted associate of the Dutton family.
He acted in two episodes of 1883, playing Charles Goodnight, a legendary, real-life Texas cattleman often called the “Father of the Texas Panhandle.”
In Lioness, he plays Cody, Sergeant Major Cody Spears, a veteran Delta Force operator who works with Joe McNamara’s CIA team during high-risk missions. He appeared in three episodes of Season 2.
17. LaMonica Garrett – 1883, Lioness
LaMonica Garrett has appeared in two Taylor Sheridan projects, portraying characters on opposite sides of Sheridan’s storytelling worlds. In 1883, he played Thomas, a former Union Army soldier and trusted companion of Sam Elliott’s Shea Brennan who serves as the wagon train’s trail scout and a key leader alongside Shea during the perilous journey west
In Lioness, Garrett portrayed Tucker, a member of the CIA’s elite special operations team who works alongside Joe McNamara’s unit on high-risk covert missions, bringing his military experience and tactical expertise to the field.
18. Michael Beach – Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King
Michael Beach plays Captain Kareem Moore in Mayor of Kingstown, a corrections officer who rises to become interim warden at Kingstown Prison while navigating the show’s violent prison system.
In Tulsa King, Beach portrays Mark Mitchell, the father of Tyson Mitchell (Jay Will), whose relationship with his son becomes tied to Dwight Manfredi’s (Sylvester Stallone) criminal operation.
19. Finn Little – Those Who Wish Me Dead, Yellowstone
Finn Little stars as Connor Casserly in the 2021 movie Those Who Wish Me Dead, playing a young boy who witnesses a murder and is forced to go on the run while being protected by smokejumper Hannah Faber (Angelina Jolie).
In Yellowstone, Little portrays Carter, a troubled teenager who is taken in by Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), becoming part of the Dutton Ranch family.
20. Domenick Lombardozzi – Tulsa King and Yellowstone
Domenick Lombardozzi plays Charles “Chickie” Invernizzi in Tulsa King, a loyal friend and longtime associate of Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) who helps Dwight build his new criminal operation in Oklahoma.
In Yellowstone, Lombardozzi portrays a character that is only listed as “Masked Man” on IMDb.
21. Garrett Hedlund – Lawmen: Bass Reeves, Tula King
Garrett Hedlund plays Mitch Keller in Tulsa King, a former rodeo rider who becomes one of Dwight Manfredi’s (Sylvester Stallone) key allies as Dwight builds his criminal empire in Oklahoma. He also owns the Bred-2-Buck Saloon.
But he first appeared in Lawmen: Bass Reeves as Garrett Montgomery, a posse man of the era who Bass hires for his riding know-how and expertise with the area. His character died at the end of Episode 3.
22. Neal McDonough – Yellowstone and Tulsa King
Yellowstone introduces McDonough’s character Malcolm Beck, a ruthless businessman and brother of Teal Beck (Terry Serpico), who clashes with the Dutton family and their ranch in a fight over power and land in Season Two.
More recently, he played Cal Thresher in Tulsa King, a powerful and wealthy businessman who becomes a rival to Dwight “The General” Manfredi (Sylvester Stallone) as Dwight expands his criminal influence in Oklahoma.
23. Barry Corbin – Yellowstone and Tulsa King
The legendary Barry Corbin plays Ross in Yellowstone, an experienced ranch hand on the 6666 ranch in Texas. He has an important scene with Jimmy during Season 4.
In Tulsa King, Corbin portrays Babe, a patron at Bred-2-Buck Saloon, the bar that Dwight frequents and Mitch owns.
24. Nichole Galicia – Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and 1883.
Nichole Galicia is a frequent flyer of the Taylor Sheridan Universe. In Yellowstone, she played Charlotte Riley, a recurring character who is the court-appointed public defender of Summer Higgins (Piper Perabo).
She appeared in another Sheridan show when she was cast in 1883, as “Street Lady,” according to IMDb. On Instagram, Galicia said that her character’s name was Guinivere.
She had a bigger role on Mayor Of Kingstown, where she plays Rebecca, the loyal and steadfast secretary/office assistant for Mike McLusky (and originally his brother Mitch).
25. Robyn Lively – Lioness, Landman
Robyn Lively plays Senator Amanda Albright in Lioness, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee who becomes involved in the political side of the CIA’s covert operations.
In Landman, Lively portrays Ellie, a waitress at the Patch Café who becomes a familiar presence in the West Texas oil community surrounding Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton).
Fun fact: She is married to Bart Johnson, who appears on this list later.
26. Rob Kirkland – Mayor of Kingstown and Yellowstone
Kirkland appeared in five episodes of Mayor of Kingstown as Captain Walker.
In Yellowstone, Kirkland played Commander Bill Ramsey, who eventually became Sheriff after Sheriff Donnie Haskell was killed. He appeared in three episodes.
27. Lane Garrison – Yellowstone and Mayor of Kingstown
Lane Garrison plays Ray, a meth dealer from Jimmy’s past. He appears in four episodes of Season two.
In Mayor of Kingstown, Garrison portrays Carney, a corrections officer at Kingstown Prison who works under the prison system’s leadership and becomes involved in the tense conflicts surrounding Mike McLusky.
28. Dylan Kenin – Sicario, Hell or High Water, Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown
Dylan Kenin is a frequent collaborator of Sheridan’s appearing in four different projects.
He appeared as Dean in the 2015 movie Sicario, a member of the FBI team led by Kate Macer (Emily Blunt) and Matt Graver (Josh Brolin) during the investigation into a Mexican drug cartel.
In Sheridan’s Oscar-nominated modern Western, Kenin portrayed Road Block Trooper, a Texas law enforcement officer who helps establish a police roadblock during the climactic manhunt for the Howard brothers following their string of bank robberies.
Kenin also appeared in the Season 1 episode “The Long Black Train” as a cowboy/ranch hand who briefly works at the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch before departing.
Kenin had his largest Sheridan role to date as Gunner, appearing in eight episodes across Seasons 2 and 3. Gunner is an inmate whose story unfolds amid the prison conflicts and gang power struggles that drive much of the series’ drama.
29. Gratiela Brancusi – 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown
Gratiela Brancusi has quickly become one of the standout newcomers in Taylor Sheridan’s television universe, earning praise for memorable roles in both 1883 and Mayor of Kingstown.
Brancusi made her acting debut in 1883 as Noemi, a Romani widow traveling west with the immigrant wagon train. After losing her husband early in the journey, Noemi struggles to protect her two young sons before forming a heartfelt relationship with LaMonica Garrett’s Thomas.
Brancusi later reunited with Sheridan as Tatiana, a recurring character tied to the Russian mob. An escort working for crime boss Milo Sunter, Tatiana becomes entangled in the criminal underworld while navigating her own complicated personal life, including her connection to Milo and her young son. She appeared throughout Season 2 before returning as a guest in Season 3.
30. Matt Gerald – Mayor of Kingstown, Lioness, Yellowstone
Matt Gerald appeared as Davidson, a corrections officer at Kingstown Prison during Season 2. Davidson is one of the prison guards caught in the dangerous power struggles between inmates, gangs, and law enforcement, making him a key part of the show’s tense prison storyline.
Gerald appeared as Cody (also credited as Cody J), a member of the U.S. military special operations community who assists the CIA’s Lioness program during high-risk missions.
Gerald joined the cast of Yellowstone in its final season as Grant Horton, a former NSA Agent-turned-hitman who orchestrated the assassination of John Dutton.
31. Paula Malcolmson – Lawmen: Bass Reeves and Mayor of Kingstown
Paula Malcolmson portrayed Mabel Underwood, member of the Underwood Gang.
Malcolmson joined Season 3 as Anna Fletcher, a recurring character whose arrival creates new complications for Mike McLusky (Jeremy Renner). Anna is a troubled woman battling addiction who becomes caught up in Kingstown’s cycle of violence and crime, adding another emotionally charged storyline to the series’ gritty third season. She appeared in three episodes.
32. Bart Johnson – Yellowstone, Landman
Bart Johnson, who is best known for his role as Coach Bolton in the High School Musical movie series, appeared in the last season of Yellowstone as a bar patron who has a very dramatic and bloody encounter with Beth Dutton and Teeter.
In Landman, Johnson portrays the recurring character Patrick Ramsey and shared scenes with Billy Bob Thornton.
Fun fact: He is married to Robyn Lively, who is also on this list!
33. Jon Bernthal – Sicario, Wind River, Those Who Wish Me Dead
Jon Bernthal has worked with Sheridan on three separate occasions. He portrayed Ted, a Phoenix police officer and romantic interest of FBI agent Kate Macer (Emily Blunt). Ted initially appears to be a loving character but is later revealed to have ties to the Sonora drug cartel, resulting in one of the film’s most intense confrontations.
He had a pivotal role in Wind River as well, playing Natalie’s boyfriend Matt Rayburn. Although Matt is deceased for most of the movie, he appears in a pivotal flashback that reveals the tragic events leading to Natalie’s death.
34. J.R. Villarreal – Landman and Dutton Ranch
J.R. Villarreal stars as Azul, Rip’s ranch foreman on Dutton Ranch, and has captured the hearts of fans in that role. His character, an expecting father, is incredibly loyal, having worked on the same ranch his father worked for many years before Rip and Beth bought it after their Montana ranch was burned to the ground.
Prior to his role in Dutton Ranch, he played an oil field worker named Miguel in Landman during Season 1.
Did you recognize every actor on this list? Did we miss any? We’re sure the list will grow as more Taylor Sheridan projects continue to be released.
