Taylor Kinney
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 Va ...Show More
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. Hide
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.
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! Hide
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 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. Hide
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. Hide
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. Hide
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. Hide
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. Hide
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 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 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. Hide
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. Hide
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. Hide
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. Hide
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'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. Hide
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. Hide
I don't have lavish taste.
I don't have lavish taste.
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.
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