Taylor Kinney
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| Name | Taylor Kinney |
| Occupation | Actor, model |
| Birth place | Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| Birth date | July 15, 1981 |
Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model, known for his roles in Chicago Fire, The Vampire Diaries, and Zero Dark Thirty. He has worked with notable directors such as Kathryn Bigelow and Michael Bay, and has appeared alongside actors like Chris Hemsworth and Jessica Chastain. Kinney's career has spanned over a decade, with appearances in various TV series and films, including CSI: NY and Trauma. He has also modeled for brands like Abercrombie & Fitch and Hugo Boss.
● Early Life
Taylor Kinney was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Pamela Heisler and Daniel Kinney. He grew up in Neffsville, Pennsylvania, with his two brothers, Ryan Kinney and Trent Kinney. Kinney attended West Virginia University, where he studied business administration and played American football for the West Virginia Mountaineers. He later moved to New York City to pursue a career in acting and modeling, where he worked with agencies like Wilhelmina Models and Elite Model Management.
● Career
Kinney's acting career began with small roles in TV series like Fashion House and What About Brian. He gained recognition for his portrayal of Mason Lockwood in The Vampire Diaries, which led to more significant roles in Trauma and The Forgotten. Kinney's breakthrough role came when he was cast as Kelly Severide in the NBC drama Chicago Fire, which premiered in 2012 and has since become a hit TV series. He has also appeared in films like The Other Woman, alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann, and Rock the Kasbah, with Bill Murray and Kate Hudson.
● Personal Life
Kinney has been in a relationship with Lady Gaga since 2011, and the couple got engaged in 2015. However, they ended their engagement in 2016. Kinney is a supporter of various charities, including the American Cancer Society and the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. He has also been involved in several philanthropic efforts, including the USO Tour and the Wounded Warrior Project. Kinney is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys activities like hiking and fishing in his free time, often visiting places like Yellowstone National Park and Zion National Park.
● Filmography
Kinney's filmography includes a range of TV series and films, such as Chicago Fire, The Vampire Diaries, Zero Dark Thirty, and The Other Woman. He has worked with notable actors like Jesse Spencer and David Eigenberg in Chicago Fire, and has appeared in episodes of TV series like CSI: NY and Rizzoli & Isles. Kinney has also had roles in films like Rock the Kasbah and The Forest, alongside actors like Natalie Dormer and Yukiyoshi Ozawa.
● Awards and Nominations
Kinney has been nominated for several awards for his performances, including a Teen Choice Award for his role in The Vampire Diaries and a People's Choice Award for his work in Chicago Fire. He has also won a TV Guide Award for his portrayal of Kelly Severide in Chicago Fire, and has been recognized for his philanthropic efforts with a USO Merit Award. Kinney has been nominated for awards from organizations like the Screen Actors Guild and the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and has attended events like the Golden Globe Awards and the Emmy Awards.