Taylor Jackson Kinney, professionally known as Taylor Kinney, is an American actor and model. He is best known for portraying Kelly Severide in NBC’s hit drama series Chicago Fire, as well as its spin-offs Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med.
Kinney has also gained recognition for his roles in The Vampire Diaries, Trauma, Shameless, Zero Dark Thirty, The Other Woman, and The Forest.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Taylor Jackson Kinney
- Stage Name: Taylor Kinney
- Born: July 15, 1981
- Age: 45 years old
- Birthplace: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation: Actor, Model
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm)
- Ethnicity: White (English, German, Swiss-German, and distant French ancestry)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Daniel Kinney, Pamela Heisler
- Siblings: Adam Kinney, Ryan Kinney, Trent Kinney
- Spouse: Ashley Cruger
- Children: None
- Relationship: Married
- Net Worth: $8 million USD
Early Life and Education
Taylor Kinney was born on July 15, 1981, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States, to Daniel Kinney, a banker, and Pamela Heisler, a dental hygienist. He is of English, German, Swiss-German, and distant French ancestry.
Kinney grew up with his three brothers, Adam Kinney, Ryan Kinney, and Trent Kinney, in Neffsville, Pennsylvania, where he was primarily raised by his mother following his parents’ separation.
He graduated from Lancaster Mennonite High School in 2000 and later studied Business Management at West Virginia University before leaving college to pursue an acting career.
Career
Taylor Kinney began his acting career in 2006 with a role in the television drama Fashion House. He later appeared in series including Trauma, Bones, CSI: NY, Rizzoli & Isles, and The Vampire Diaries, where his portrayal of Mason Lockwood earned him widespread attention.
His breakthrough came in 2012 when he was cast as Lieutenant Kelly Severide in NBC’s Chicago Fire, a role he has continued to portray in Chicago P.D. and Chicago Med, making him one of television’s most recognisable drama actors.
Taylor has appeared in films including Zero Dark Thirty, The Other Woman, Consumed, Rock the Kasbah, and The Forest.
Most recently, he has continued starring in Chicago Fire, remaining one of the series’ central characters while also participating in charitable events and public appearances.
Awards and Nominations
- People’s Choice Awards – Favourite Dramatic TV Actor (Nominee)
- People’s Choice Awards – Favourite Dramatic TV Duo (Chicago Fire) (Winner)
- Teen Choice Awards – Choice TV Actor: Action (Nominee)
Social Media
- Instagram: @taylorkinney111
- Facebook: Taylor Kinney
Personal Life
Taylor Kinney, 45, has been married to model Ashley Cruger since April 30, 2024. Before his marriage, he was engaged to singer Lady Gaga after the pair met while filming her “You and I” music video in 2011.
They became engaged in 2015 before ending their relationship in 2016. He has no children and stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. Away from acting, Kinney enjoys motorcycling, travelling, golfing, fitness, and supporting charitable organisations.
Net Worth
Taylor Kinney has a net worth of $8 million USD. His income is primarily derived from television acting, film roles, modelling, endorsements, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures. His long-running success on Chicago Fire has been the biggest contributor to his financial success.
Filmography
- White Air
- Zero Dark Thirty
- The Other Woman
- Consumed
- Rock the Kasbah
- The Forest
Television
- Fashion House
- Trauma
- The Vampire Diaries
- Shameless
- Chicago Fire
- Chicago P.D.
- Chicago Med