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Jim Sheridan: Biography

Birth Place: Dublin, Ireland
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign: 02/06/1949, Aquarius
Profession: Director

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Jim Sheridan Fast Facts:

Began career in the arts working at a children's theater in Dublin.
Emigrated to Canada and then to the U.S. in 1981.
His first film, My Left Foot, featured Oscar-winning performances by Daniel Day-Lewis and Brenda Fricker.
Collaborated with his daughters Naomi and Kirsten to write the semi-autobiographical film In America.
Owns a racehorse named Vinnie Roe.

Jim Sheridan Relationships:
Fran Sheridan - Wife
Naomi Sheridan - Daughter
Kirsten Sheridan - Daughter
Anna Sheridan - Mother
Peter Sheridan - Father
Frankie Sheridan - Brother
Peter Sheridan - Brother
Jim Sheridan Awards:
2004 Golden Globe: Best Screenplay - Motion Picture - Nominee
1998 Golden Globe: Best Director - Motion Picture - Nominee
1993 Oscar: Best Motion Picture of the Year - Nominee
1989 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1993 Oscar: Best Achievement in Directing - Nominee
1989 Oscar: Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Nominee
1993 Oscar: Best Writing (Adapted Screenplay) - Nominee
2003 Oscar: Best Writing (Original Screenplay) - Nominee
1993 BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay - Nominee
1989 BAFTA Awards: Best Film - Nominee
1989 BAFTA Awards: Best Adapted Screenplay - Nominee
College:
University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

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