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Jim Sheridan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 06, 1949 |
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| Age | 77 |
| Birthplace | Dublin, Ireland |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Jim Sheridan's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Directing and writing Academy Award-nominated films such as 'My Left Foot,' 'In the Name of the Father,' and 'In America.' |
Intro
Jim Sheridan is an acclaimed Irish film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his emotionally driven and socially conscious films, often drawing on Irish themes and history.
Early Life & Background
Jim Sheridan was born in Dublin, Ireland, on February 6, 1949. He grew up in a working-class family, with his parents owning a lodging house. Sheridan attended University College Dublin, where he became involved in university theater and later worked in theater and television in Ireland and England.
Career Highlights
- Directed 'My Left Foot' (1989), which won two Academy Awards.
- Directed 'In the Name of the Father' (1993) and 'The Boxer' (1997), both critically acclaimed.
- Directed 'In America' (2002), earning three Academy Award nominations.
- Co-founded the Project Arts Centre in Dublin.
Trivia
- Has been nominated for six Academy Awards.
- Frequently collaborates with actor Daniel Day-Lewis.
- His films often explore themes of family, struggle, and Irish identity.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Jim Sheridan?
Jim Sheridan is 77 years old.
When was Jim Sheridan born?
Jim Sheridan was born the 6 February 1949.
Where is Jim Sheridan from?
Dublin, Ireland.
On His Birth-Day
About February 6th, 1949, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 6th, 1949 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Careless Hands by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra (Vocal Don Cornell)
- Popular movie: Little Women directed by Mervyn LeRoy
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