TMDb/Walker, Texas Ranger TV Discover Taylor Sheridan's early acting roots, from a minor role on Walker, Texas Ranger to becoming the mastermind behind the hit series Yellowstone. April 5, 2026 AceShowbiz - Taylor Sheridan is widely recognized today as the creative force behind the groundbreaking neo-Western TV series Yellowstone, which debuted in 2018 and reshaped the landscape of Western-themed television dramas. Yet, many fans may not realize that Sheridan's involvement in television stretches back more than two decades prior.