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Taylor KinneyAmerican actor and model
Date of Birth: 15.07.1981
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- School and University
- Acting Career
- Breakthrough Role and Continued Success (2010-2017)
- "Chicago Fire" Franchise (2012-Present)
- Personal Life
- Filmography
Early Life and Career
Birth and ChildhoodTaylor Kinney was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in July 1981. He grew up with three brothers: Adam, Trent, and Ryan (who passed away in 2008). After his birth, his parents divorced, and his mother, Pamela Heisler Kinney, a dental hygienist, raised him and his siblings as a single mother.
He inherited a diverse heritage, with Irish roots from his father and Swiss and German ancestry from his mother.
School and University
Taylor Kinney attended Lancaster Mennonite School, where he excelled in football and academics, with a particular interest in mathematics and science. After high school, he moved to West Virginia and enrolled in West Virginia University, where he studied Business Management.
While at university, Kinney continued his athletic pursuits and stayed in excellent physical shape. His athleticism and rugged features caught the attention of a modeling agent, leading to him debuting in fashion magazines like Cosmopolitan, Vogue, and Glamour.
Acting Career
Television Beginnings (2006-2009)Taylor Kinney's acting career began in 2006 with a role in an episode of "CSI: NY." He then appeared on stage in two plays before landing a recurring role in the popular crime procedural "Bones" in 2006.
In 2009, Kinney starred in the medical drama "Trauma," which gave him insights into the lives of paramedics and emergency room professionals. The series ran for one season, but it showcased Kinney's ability to portray complex and compelling characters.
Breakthrough Role and Continued Success (2010-2017)
Taylor Kinney's breakthrough role came in 2010 with the supernatural drama "The Vampire Diaries." As Mason Lockwood, he portrayed a werewolf whose arrival in Mystic Falls brought both danger and romance.
He continued to build his resume with roles in "Shameless," "Castle," "Breakout Kings," and "The Chicago Code." In 2012, he joined the cast of the critically acclaimed "Zero Dark Thirty," directed by Kathryn Bigelow.
"Chicago Fire" Franchise (2012-Present)
In 2012, Taylor Kinney landed the role of Lieutenant Matthew Casey in the drama series "Chicago Fire." The show has become a huge success, spawning several spin-offs, including "Chicago P.D." and "Chicago Med."
Kinney has been a central figure in the "Chicago" franchise, portraying the brave and compassionate leader of Firehouse 51. His character's struggles with PTSD and substance abuse have added depth and realism to the series.
Personal Life
Taylor Kinney's personal life has also been in the spotlight. In 2011, he met Lady Gaga on the set of her music video for "Yoü and I." A romantic relationship ensued, and they got engaged in 2015. However, they later parted ways in 2016.
Kinney has a private personal life and has not publicized his relationships since then. He has stated that he values the emotional connection over physical attributes.
Filmography
- 2006:House of Payne- 2007:What About Brian
- 2007:White Air
- 2009:Trauma
- 2010:The Vampire Diaries
- 2011:Rizzoli & Isles
- 2011:Five
- 2011:The Paul Reiser Show
- 2012:Dating Rules from My Future Self
- 2012:Shameless
- 2012-Present:Chicago Fire
- 2014-Present:Chicago P.D.
- 2015-Present:Chicago Med
- 2016:The Forest
- 2017:Chicago Justice
- 2018:The Other Woman
- 2018:The Best of Me
