Taylor Kinney
Actor · TV star · Since 2005
Known for
Taylor Kinney is an American actor born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, best known for his long-running role as firefighter Kelly Severide on the NBC drama 'Chicago Fire'. He first drew notice as werewolf Mason Lockwood on 'The Vampire Diaries' and took a rare dramatic supporting turn in Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty'. His steady, understated presence has made him a dependable leading man in ensemble television drama. He remains closely associated with Chicago's fictional firehouse after more than a decade in the role.
Taylor Kinney
Actor · TV star · Since 2005
10 Movies · 12 Series
Taylor Kinney is an American actor born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, best known for his long-running role as firefighter Kelly Severide on the NBC drama 'Chicago Fire'. He first drew notice as werewolf Mason Lockwood on 'The Vampire Diaries' and took a rare dramatic supporting turn in Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty'. His steady, understated presence has made him a dependable leading man in ensemble television drama. He remains closely associated with Chicago's fictional firehouse after more than a decade in the role.
Movies
Plays Jared - DEVGRU
Zero Dark Thirty
2012
Plays Phil
The Other Woman
2014
Plays Aiden
The Forest
2016
Plays Eddie
Consumed
2015
Plays Brad Searcy
Prodigal
2011
Plays Private Barnes
Rock the Kasbah
2015
Plays Jordan
Here and Now
2018
Plays Brad Searcy
Stars in Shorts
2012
Plays Bill Jamison
Furnace
2007
Plays May’s Lover
Scorpio Men on Prozac
2010
TV Shows
Plays Kelly Severide
Chicago Fire
2012
Plays EMT Tyler Briggs
Trauma
2009
Plays Kelly Severide
Chicago P.D.
2014
Plays Mason Lockwood
The Vampire Diaries
2009
Plays Kelly Severide
Chicago Med
2015
Plays Dave
Dating Rules from My Future Self
2012
Plays Craig Heisner
Shameless
2011
Plays Darren Thomas
Castle
2009
Plays Jesse Wade
Rizzoli & Isles
2010
Plays Kelly Severide
Chicago Justice
2017
Plays Jimmy Fields
Bones
2005
Plays Jared
What About Brian
2006
Latest Trailers
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Here and Now
Full Filmography 22
Chicago Med
Kelly Severide
2015–2026
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2025Season 13
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2024Season 12
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2019Season 7
Here and Now
Jordan
2018
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2018Season 6
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2017Season 5
Chicago Justice
Kelly Severide
2017Season 1
Chicago P.D.
Kelly Severide
2016Season 4
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Taylor Kinney and where are they from?
Taylor Kinney is 45 years old, born on July 15, 1981 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Taylor Kinney?
Taylor Kinney is best known for roles in Zero Dark Thirty, The Other Woman, The Forest.
How many movies has Taylor Kinney been in?
Over a 19-year career (since 2007), Taylor Kinney has appeared in 10 movies and 12 TV shows.
What was Taylor Kinney's first movie?
The career of Taylor Kinney began with Furnace (2007).
What is Taylor Kinney's most recent movie or series?
Taylor Kinney's most recent release is Here and Now, which premiered on November 9, 2018.
What TV shows has Taylor Kinney appeared in?
On television, Taylor Kinney has appeared in The Vampire Diaries, Bones, Shameless, Chicago P.D..
Taylor Kinney
1981-07-15 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model, known for his starring role as Kelly Severide in NBC's Chicago Fire. He also starred as Mason Lockwood in The Vampire Diaries, as Glen Morrison in Trauma, and Luke Gianni in Fashion House.
He's also appeared in films including Zero Dark Thirty, The Other Woman, and Here and Now.
In 2011, Kinney was featured in Lady Gaga's music video "Yoü and I". Soon after, he and Lady Gaga started dating and they became engaged in February 2015, but ended up calling off their engagement in July 2016.