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name: "Jamey Sheridan"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/jamey-sheridan"
fi1m_id: "jamey-sheridan"
imdb_id: "nm0792177"
tmdb_id: 2977
wikidata_id: "Q1388111"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "12 July 1951"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 6
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 6
updated: "2026-10-09T19:29:46.795085+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
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# Jamey Sheridan

## Identity

Jamey Sheridan

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/jamey-sheridan
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** jamey-sheridan
- **IMDb ID:** nm0792177
- **TMDB ID:** 2977
- **Wikidata ID:** Q1388111
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamey_Sheridan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388111, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792177/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2977

Actor. Born 12 July 1951 in Pasadena, California, U.S..

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 12 July 1951, Pasadena, California, U.S.
- **Active:** 1982–2018
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 6 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 78 (1), 1990s 85 (1), 2000s 72 (1), 2010s 74 (3)
- **Fi1m against the critics:** 76 to 76 across 5 titles
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 4 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Drama 6, Crime 2, Thriller 2, History 1, War & Politics 1
- **Screen time:** 8 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $210m across 4 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamey_Sheridan, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1388111, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0792177/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/2977

## Streaming the US now

- **Tubi:** [*Spotlight*](https://film.one/film/spotlight.md) (85)
- **Peacock:** [*Lizzie*](https://film.one/film/lizzie.md) (60)

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## Fi1m on Jamey Sheridan

> Jamey Sheridan brings a reserved authority to captains, fathers and ensemble dramas. We value his steadiness, though the supporting and procedural roles that suit him can also leave too much of the work familiar.

Put Jamey Sheridan in charge of a department and the casting needs little explanation. His Captain James Deakins in *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001–2006) belongs to a familiar line of authority figures, alongside the family men and occasional antagonists. We value his reserved, dependable presence in an ensemble. The difficulty is that an overseeing captain does not always get much opportunity to be anything else.

His television work has not been confined to supervision. There was a lead as Jack Shannon in *Shannon's Deal* (1990–1991), then the villainous Randall Flagg in *The Stand* (1994), before the long procedural stretch. Supporting film roles have been a steady part of the work since the late 1980s. *Handsome Harry* (2009), which he helped produce, gave him the lead as Harry Sweeney and an emotionally reserved character to explore. That is the sort of departure we would like to see offered more often.

Our strongest recommendations, though, put him among substantial casts. In Ang Lee's *The Ice Storm* (1997), he plays Jim Carver in a suburban family drama that is funny and uncomfortable. We were moved by the effort Joan Allen makes visible in keeping her composure. His Jim Carver fits that restrained company, although Allen is the actor we would single out. The weather symbolism is overworked, but the performances are worth tolerating it for.

Tom McCarthy's *Spotlight* (2015), with Sheridan as Jim Sullivan, gives his ensemble work another worthwhile setting. Its patient, attentive performances help make painstaking reporting absorbing, even when the explanatory dialogue becomes heavy. The cast's restraint matters when the subject is abuse and institutional complicity, and Sheridan is well suited to that approach. It is deeply upsetting material, handled carefully. Choose it when there is time to pay attention; this is not background viewing.

## Biography

Jamey Sheridan is an American actor. Born on 12 July 1951 in Pasadena, California, he began his professional career on stage in the late 1970s after studying acting at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

He received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in the 1987 Broadway revival of Arthur Miller's *All My Sons*. Sheridan has appeared in numerous films, including *The Ice Storm* (1997) as Jim Carver, *Wild America* (1997), *Syriana* (2005) and *Spotlight* (2015). His television roles include Jack Shannon in *Shannon's Deal* (1990), Dr John Sutton in *Chicago Hope* (1995–1996), Captain James Deakins in *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001–2006), William Walden in *Homeland* (2011) and Robert Queen in *Arrow* (2012–2019).

He is married to actress Colette Kilroy.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (6)

- *Lizzie* (2018), Fi1m 60, as Andrew Borden — [page](https://film.one/film/lizzie.md)
- *Spotlight* (2015), Fi1m 85, as Jim Sullivan — [page](https://film.one/film/spotlight.md)
- *Homeland* (2011), Fi1m 78, as William Walden — [page](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md)
- *Syriana* (2005), Fi1m 72, as Division Chief — [page](https://film.one/film/syriana.md)
- *The Ice Storm* (1997), Fi1m 85, as Jim Carver — [page](https://film.one/film/the-ice-storm.md)
- *St. Elsewhere* (1982), Fi1m 78, as Webb Etlee — [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md)

## Complete filmography (71)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Mistletoe in Montana* (2021), as Stan Cartwright
- *The Line* (2020), as Ed
- *Driven* (2019), as Bill
- *Lizzie* (2018), as Andrew Borden — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/film/lizzie.md)
- *Battle of the Sexes* (2017), as Ken Rosewall
- *Sully* (2016), as Ben Edwards
- *Spotlight* (2015), as Jim Sullivan — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/spotlight.md)
- *Ballers* (2015), series, Actor
- *Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories* (2014), series, as Matt's Dad
- *The East* (2013), as Richard Cannon
- *Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God* (2012), as Terry (voice)
- *Arrow* (2012), series, as Robert Queen
- *Game Change* (2012), as Mark Salter
- *Smash* (2012), series, as Richard Francis
- *Homeland* (2011), series, as William Walden — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/homeland.md)
- *Suits* (2011), series, as Charles Van Dyke
- *The League* (2009), series, as Ted
- *Trauma* (2009), series, as Dr. Joe Saviano
- *Handsome Harry* (2009), as Harry Sweeney · Producer
- *Reunion* (2009), as Barnaby
- *Nothing But the Truth* (2008), as Oscar Van Doren
- *Dear Prudence* (2008), Actor
- *Eli Stone* (2008), series, as Sam Russell
- *The Warrior Class* (2007), as Macalister
- *Syriana* (2005), as Division Chief — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/film/syriana.md)
- *NCIS* (2003), series, as John McGee — Fi1m 66, [page](https://film.one/tv/ncis.md)
- *Desert Saints* (2002), as Agent George Scanlon
- *Video Voyeur: The Susan Wilson Story* (2002), as Steve Glover
- *The Simian Line* (2001), as Paul
- *Life as a House* (2001), as Peter Kimball
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as James Deakins
- *Rain* (2001), as Tom
- *The Amati Girls* (2001), as Paul
- *Hamlet* (2000), as Claudius
- *The Lost Child* (2000), as Jack
- *Luminous Motion* (2000), as Dad
- *Cradle Will Rock* (1999), as John Adair
- *Now and Again* (1999), series, Actor
- *Let the Devil Wear Black* (1999), as Carl Lyne
- *Ricky Nelson: Original Teen Idol* (1999), as Ozzie Nelson
- *The Echo of Thunder* (1998), as Larry Ritchie
- *Beauty* (1998), as Lee Crompton
- *The Ice Storm* (1997), as Jim Carver — Fi1m 85, [page](https://film.one/film/the-ice-storm.md)
- *Wild America* (1997), as Marty Stouffer Sr.
- *All Lies End in Murder* (1997), as Danny Scialo
- *Spring Awakening* (1994), as Martin
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as John Sutton
- *My Breast* (1994), as Nick Di Stefano
- *The Stand* (1994), series, as Randall Flagg
- *Sherwood's Travels* (1994), as Robert Sherwood
- *Killer Rules* (1993), as Marco Ponti / Mark Bridges
- *Whispers in the Dark* (1992), as Doug McDowell
- *A Stranger Among Us* (1992), as Nick
- *All I Want For Christmas* (1991), as Michael O'Fallon
- *Murder in High Places* (1991), as Horn
- *Talent for the Game* (1991), as Tim Weaver
- *Quick Change* (1990), as Mugger
- *Shannon's Deal* (1990), series, as Jack Shannon
- *Stanley & Iris* (1990), as Joe
- *A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story* (1989), as Brother Ted
- *Shannon's Deal* (1989), as Jack Shannon
- *Distant Thunder* (1988), as Moss
- *An Empire of Reason* (1988), as Daniel Shays
- *The House on Carroll Street* (1988), as Porter
- *One Police Plaza* (1986), as Det. Bo Davis
- *Jumpin' Jack Flash* (1986), as NY Officers
- *Spenser: For Hire* (1985), series, Actor
- *The Equalizer* (1985), series, as Wayne
- *St. Elsewhere* (1982), series, as Webb Etlee — Fi1m 78, [page](https://film.one/tv/st-elsewhere.md)
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Larry Ritchie, Jack
- *Babylon Fields*, series, as Ernie Wunch

## Awards

### Other awards — 0 won, 1 nominated

- Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play 1987: Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play (nominated)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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