Taylor Kinney
Taylor Kinney is an American actor and model, known primarily for his role as Lieutenant Kelly Severide in the NBC drama series “Chicago Fire.” He has also appeared in the television series “The Vampire Diaries” and the film “Zero Dark Thirty.”
Taylor Kinney began his acting career with a role in the television series “Fashion House” in 2006. He gained wider recognition with his portrayal of Mason Lockwood in “The Vampire Diaries” from 2010 to 2011. In 2012, Kinney joined the cast of “Chicago Fire,” a role that led to appearances in the show’s spin-offs, “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med.” He appeared in the film “Zero Dark Thirty” (2012) as a member of the Navy SEAL Team 6. In “The Other Woman” (2014), he played the role of Phil, the love interest of Cameron Diaz’s character. Additionally, Kinney has had roles in “Shameless,” “Trauma,” and “Bones.”
Throughout his career, Kinney has collaborated with various notable actors and actresses. On “Chicago Fire,” he worked alongside Jesse Spencer, whose character is a close colleague and friend of Severide. His role in “Zero Dark Thirty” brought him into collaboration with Jessica Chastain. In “The Other Woman,” he acted alongside Cameron Diaz and Leslie Mann. On “The Vampire Diaries,” he worked with Ian Somerhalder. In “Shameless,” Kinney appeared alongside Emmy Rossum. In “Bones,” he worked with Emily Deschanel.