SUMMARY
  • Taylor Sheridan began his career with minor roles in television shows.
  • In 2010, he pivoted to writing for shows and producing which earned him a large chunk of his $70 million net worth.
  • The creator signed a nine-figure deal with ViacomCBS to develop more projects in the future.

Though fans know Taylor Sheridan best for creating the drama series Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner, the writer, director, and actor has numerous projects under his belt. He is known for his rustic cowboy charm which he brings to roles on screens as an actor and to the overall narrative when he sits in the writer’s chair.

With such a diverse portfolio, fans are bound to wonder how much money he has earned in his career to date and which of his projects have gained the maximum popularity. Let’s take a look.

What is Taylor Sheridan’s Net Worth?

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Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

Actor and writer Taylor Sheridan is currently worth $70 million. This is his accumulative earnings from his work as an actor, director, and scriptwriter. Sheridan’s claim to fame switched to writing and directing in 2010 after which he exclusively chose to devote his attention to making stories come alive on screen.

Paramount and Viacom have reportedly spent over $500 million per year on making Sheridan’s shows including Yellowstone and its prequels. The network does not hesitate to spend money on the creator and his fictional worlds. Plus, Sheridan’s net worth is bound to take an upturn in the coming years as his work is topping streaming charts and also bringing in loads of money for the channels.

Taylor Sheridan’s Deal with ViacomCBS

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Taylor Sheridan from the set of Yellowstone | Credits: Linson Entertainment

With faith in Sheridan’s ability to create wonderful projects and mint more money for the network, ViacomCBS renewed its deal with the creator. The two are now connected till the year 2028 during which Sheridan will create more series for the network, some sprawling from the iconic Yellowstone franchise.

This agreement is reportedly a nine-figure deal though the exact amount has not been disclosed. Even then, a deal north of $100 million for a total of 8 years is no mean feat for a series creator. Their relationship has been quite steady and mutually beneficial to date, giving them further incentive to scratch each other’s backs. The deal also allows Sheridan to create content for other partner channels including MTV and Paramount.

How much does Taylor Sheridan earn from Yellowstone?

Taylor Sheridan, the cowboy behind "Yellowstone"
Taylor Sheridan, the cowboy behind Yellowstone | Credits: YouTube

The show is certainly one of the most successful IPs in Sheridan’s filmography. In 2020, Yellowstone was the highest-rated cable TV show, surpassing all other series to reach the top. Understandably, the co-creator of the series is also paid handsomely for bringing it all together in the first place.

Reportedly, Sheridan earns a whopping sum of up to $1.3 million per episode for Yellowstone. He perpetuated the neo-Western style of storytelling with the series that he wishes to continue in his upcoming projects as well. Through Yellowstone, Sheridan managed to find his signature theme and also consolidate a great relationship with the network ViacomCBS.

Taylor Sheridan owns real estate assets

Cole Hauser in Yellowstone
Cole Hauser in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount Network

Far from playing minor characters in movies and series, Sheridan has paved the way for himself to shine as a writer and director. He finally found his calling in the profession which led to his projects even earning nods from the Academy Awards. On the other hand, Sheridan consolidated his worth with strategic investments like the 6666 Ranch in Montana where some of the scenes from Yellowstone have been shot.

The reason why this is such a strategic investment, especially when the entire property surrounding the ranch costs north of $320 million, is because of the growing popularity of series sets that later become museums of sorts.

People pay good money to live in these locations for a day or even spend some time in the fictional world that they see on television. While it’s unclear if Sheridan wants to do the same with the ranch, it is a quite probable possibility. The creator also owns two more smaller Texas ranches.

Taylor Sheridan owns Bosque Ranch Productions

Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+
Taylor Sheridan in Yellowstone | Credits: Paramount+

His production company Bosque Ranch Productions supports all of Sheridan’s endeavors in the movie and television space. Named after the place he grew up in, the production company rakes in money via such network deals along with streaming revenues and residuals.

Tulsa King, Special Ops: Lioness, and More

Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+
Sylvester Stallone as Dwight Manfredi in Tulsa King | Credits: Paramount+

Sheridan is not just responsible for making Yellowstone a television phenomenon but also gave fans a glimpse into other fictional worlds like Tulsa King starring Sylvester Stallone, Special Ops: Lioness starring Zoe Saldana, and Mayor of Kingstown with Jeremy Renner in the lead. Sheridan’s ability to blend politics with gritty drama and thrill is a delight to watch. This is why most of his shows do well on the small screen and garner millions in no time.

Though his earnings from these shows have not been revealed yet, we believe the numbers will be no lesser than his paychecks for Yellowstone. All of the abovementioned projects star high-profile actors and are ongoing currently. This proves the faith networks have in Sheridan and how his work is appreciated across the board.

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