Taylor Sheridan: Creator, Writer, and Cowboy Behind Yellowstone

Character Played: Travis Wheatley | Also Known For: Creator of Yellowstone, 1883, 1923, Mayor of Kingstown

Taylor Sheridan is the creative force behind Yellowstone and the greater Sheridanverse — but he also steps into the world he built as Travis Wheatley, a fast-talking, no-nonsense horse trader. Sheridan’s appearances in the show are more than cameos — they reflect his real-world background in ranching and horsemanship.

The Real Deal

Before becoming a Hollywood powerhouse, Sheridan worked as an actor and was raised around cowboy culture. His writing credits include Sicario, Hell or High Water, and Wind River. Yellowstone