“Phil is such an expert storyteller that young children, ages 2-5, sit enraptured for 45 minutes. I've never seen that before.” Barbara Berry, parent volunteer, Francisco Child Care Center
“It warms my heart when my 2 year old daughter, Riley, asks me if we are going to the library to see ‘Bill’ (we’re working on the pronunciation of your name) and to get new books. What an incredible family tradition you have helped us foster. You storytelling is a gift and I thank you so much for sharing it with us.” Alison M. Skrinar, Mill Valley CA
“Phil Sheridan is a professional storyteller and it's a great experience to hear him perform.” Chris Wright, Bread & Rose
“Phil has exceptional rapport with the children. Several parents have commented on the joy he brings to each session and how delighted they are to see him each week. We are so happy he is with us!” Mary Richardson, Head Librarian, Sausalito Public Library
“Phil's storytime is an extraordinary experience. He can spew out words faster than the speed of light. He can make time stand still. He can make kids and adults hang on every word. He is Mill Valley Library’s Super Storyteller.” Anji Brenner, City Librarian, Mill Valley Public Library
“Phil is an excellent storyteller. He captures the attention of his audience with strong dynamics, sound effects, and by bringing forth the emotion of the characters and stories. His welcoming and kind energy encourages young children to feel relaxed and at ease, while remaining captivated by the material. He chooses stories that have a message, allowing children to learn their own values by thinking on the story. Phil brings back the ancient and dying art of storytelling.” Cynthia, Fairfax CA, mother of 2
“I am an audiobook listener. As such, much of my enjoyment of a book rests on the narrator. …By chance, I picked up Deceit by James Siegel. I'm not even through the first disc yet, but I had to let you know that you are a great new discovery for me. Heck, I'm 56 years old, but I might try to find Yertle the Turtle and Goodnight Moon. I appreciate narrators that not only can do voices, but can evoke personality and emotion. Here's hoping to hear more from you… Also, it's wonderful what you are doing with the story–telling for kids. They are absolutely the hardest ones to fool. Thank You” Paul Rath
“When Phil reads, or rather, acts out, Caps for Sale, the monkeys are real! Listening to him is more fun than a barrel of monkeys.” Marilyn Wronsky, Children’s Librarian, Corte Madera Public Library
“Phil made his debut for Bread & Roses by reading stories for our young friends at the Canal Alliance Daycare. He is a versatile and experienced actor. He uses his acting skills (voices, movement, facial expressions) to make his stories come alive. When the kids aren't hanging on his every word, they’re joining in and laughing with him.” Kurt Huget, Bread & Roses, Corte Madera
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"If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales." — Albert Einstein
Phil Sheridan is a professional actor and storyteller. He appears on the TV shows Nash Bridges and Trauma, is the voice of “Grandpa” in the Sim City video game series, and plays Nonno (papa story man) in the Disney/Pixar film La Luna.
He also reads stories aloud to children in schools, libraries and at parties. Phil specializes in fairy and folk tales that teach courage, compassion and kindness.
Contact Info email: phil@philsheridan.com
Stars the Agency 415.421.6272
Phil's Cell Phone 415.233.2987
Pale Blue Dot
In 1990 astronomer Carl Sagan
photographed the Earth from a camera on
a spaceship 4,000,000,000 miles away.
Here's what he got:
Read by Phil Sheridan
I’ve Become Wanton As I Wither
On my eightieth birthday
Phil Sheridan in Disney/Pixar film, La Luna
Phil plays Nonno (grandpa) in, “La Luna”, nominated for an Academy Award in 2012 for Best Animated Short Film. It was theatrically released with Pixar/Disney's feature film “Brave”.
Here is the opening of “Deceit” as read by Phil. It is a nice short story unto itself—and you can pause it to see if you are able to solve the traveler's puzzle.
Phil's acceptance speech at the Milley Awards
I feel a little bit like Wilbur the pig, from the book “Charlotte's Web”. You'll remember, Wilbur is a very happy little pig until he learns he is going to be cut up into bacon. His spirit plummets when he learns this, but recovers when a barnyard spider—Charlotte is her name—weaves the words “Some Pig!” into her web.
People from all over the country come to the farm where Wilbur lives just to look at him and the woven spiderweb above him. This is all too much for Wilbur. He is overwhelmed and faints. I feel a little bit like Wilbur tonight. I too am overwhelmed… (click here to continue)
Fried Brains—Alta Ifland 
Deceit by James Siegel – Warner/Random House 
A Story and a Song—a folktale from India