Birthday: 15 July 1981, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Height: 180 cm
Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model. He is known for his role as "Kelly Severide" on the hit TV series, Chicago Fire (2012), on NBC; as werewolf "Mason Lockwood" on The Vampire Diaries (2009), on The CW; and as "Glenn Morrison" on Trauma (2009), which aired on NBC.Kinney was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to...
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Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model. He is known for his role as "Kelly Severide" on the hit TV series, Chicago Fire (2012), on NBC; as werewolf "Mason Lockwood" on The Vampire Diaries (2009), on The CW; and as "Glenn Morrison" on Trauma (2009), which aired on NBC.Kinney was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, to Pamela (Heisler), a dental hygienist, and Daniel Kinney, a banker. He is of German, Swiss-German, and English ancestry. Taylor and his three brothers were raised in Neffsville, Pennsylvania by their single mother, who worked as a dental hygienist. Kinney studied business management at West Virginia University, before developing an interest in acting. Show less «
I'm a country boy. I grew up kicking around the woods, riding dirt bikes, playing football, climbing...Show more »
I'm a country boy. I grew up kicking around the woods, riding dirt bikes, playing football, climbing rocks and all that good stuff, so that's always been fun. Show less «
I once lived in a cottage made entirely of wood, and there was an electrical fire. We all ran outsid...Show more »
I once lived in a cottage made entirely of wood, and there was an electrical fire. We all ran outside, and no one got hurt, but the house was demolished. Show less «
I don't have lavish taste.
I don't have lavish taste.
I have a bunch of brothers. I grew up with a big family.
I have a bunch of brothers. I grew up with a big family.
I enjoy my food. I like to grill; I do that a lot. I like meat and have big dinners - steak, red mea...Show more »
I enjoy my food. I like to grill; I do that a lot. I like meat and have big dinners - steak, red meat splurges, prime cuts. Show less «
If 'Chicago Fire' goes for a long run, maybe I'll look for a place, but in my line of work, you can'...Show more »
If 'Chicago Fire' goes for a long run, maybe I'll look for a place, but in my line of work, you can't throw your eggs into one basket because you might have to move. I'm not big on 'things,' though, so I don't own TVs, couches or cars because I wouldn't know where to put them. Show less «
To me, the most romantic gesture is a quiet night with my girl. I like to cook for her. I'm a meat e...Show more »
To me, the most romantic gesture is a quiet night with my girl. I like to cook for her. I'm a meat eater and a griller - I do steaks, I do chicken, I do fish. I have a broad palate! Show less «
I want a brood, you know. I'd like to have a little soccer team and a minivan and all that stuff.
I want a brood, you know. I'd like to have a little soccer team and a minivan and all that stuff.
I own nothing; I just stay with friends all over the country.
I own nothing; I just stay with friends all over the country.
I was in San Francisco for 'Trauma' and then got back to town and got situated and started looking a...Show more »
I was in San Francisco for 'Trauma' and then got back to town and got situated and started looking at things and passing on things. I think I was around for a month and a half, and there were other projects that were up, but it's all a waiting game. And then, 'The Vampire Diaries' came up, and I was really interested and read for it. Show less «
I love Sunday-morning drives. I'll be up at 6 A.M., get a cup of coffee, and head out.
I love Sunday-morning drives. I'll be up at 6 A.M., get a cup of coffee, and head out.
I think I'd be a good dad; it would be a pleasure.
I think I'd be a good dad; it would be a pleasure.
I look up to a strong woman; maybe that's why I fell for [Lady] Gaga. She works incredibly hard and ...Show more »
I look up to a strong woman; maybe that's why I fell for [Lady] Gaga. She works incredibly hard and is very strong and inspirational like Mom, with a great work ethic. Show less «
As an actor, some of my favorite things to work on are night exterior scenes. Any time that we're on...Show more »
As an actor, some of my favorite things to work on are night exterior scenes. Any time that we're on location and shooting at night, it's just magic. I got to do that so many times working on 'Vampire Diaries' that it filled my hat. Show less «
When I was on 'Trauma,' the first order was six, which turned to 12, and then there were rumors of g...Show more »
When I was on 'Trauma,' the first order was six, which turned to 12, and then there were rumors of getting cancelled. I'm used to that. Show less «
My mom wants me to get married - and have children, of course. She's met Gaga; we've been dating a w...Show more »
My mom wants me to get married - and have children, of course. She's met Gaga; we've been dating a while. We're in a committed relationship, and I'm really happy in my relationship. I'm a very lucky guy. As far as having more of a domestic life and settling down into my relationship, we have to see what happens. Show less «
I'm not very materialistic - I don't have a whole lot of stuff. But I do always like a pair of reall...Show more »
I'm not very materialistic - I don't have a whole lot of stuff. But I do always like a pair of really weird socks. Show less «
I am a gypsy. I haven't had a home for a long time. Call me a homeless person - I just throw everyth...Show more »
I am a gypsy. I haven't had a home for a long time. Call me a homeless person - I just throw everything in a bag and I'm good to go. Show less «
To be honest, as an actor, job security is not a trait.
To be honest, as an actor, job security is not a trait.
I don't think anybody thinks they're bad, just in life, in general.
I don't think anybody thinks they're bad, just in life, in general.
Being on 'The Vampire Diaries' feels almost like a game you play when you're a kid. When I was a kid...Show more »
Being on 'The Vampire Diaries' feels almost like a game you play when you're a kid. When I was a kid, I used to have to take the garbage out at night on Wednesdays. I lived out in the country. I'd take the garbage out, and I used to pretend that I was the only person in the whole world, except for one other person, and he was looking for me. Show less «