Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney
Kinney in 2016
Born (1981-07-15) July 15, 1981 (age 45)
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materWest Virginia University
OccupationActor
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Ashley Cruger
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(m. 2024)​

Taylor Jackson Kinney (born July 15, 1981) is an American actor. He played Jared in Zero Dark Thirty, Phil in The Other Woman, and Chicago Fire Department captain Kelly Severide in the drama series Chicago Fire. He also played Craig, one of Fiona's love interests, in the series Shameless.

Early life and education

Taylor Jackson Kinney was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on July 15, 1981.

In 2000, he graduated from Lancaster Mennonite School. Kinney studied Business Management at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia.

Career

Kinney played Luke Gianni on Fashion House (2006) on MyNetworkTV, and played Glenn Morrison on Trauma on NBC. Kinney had a recurring role on the supernatural drama The Vampire Diaries, joining the cast during the second season as Mason Lockwood. In 2011, Kinney was featured in Lady Gaga's music video for the song "You and I".

In 2012, Kinney landed a starring role on Chicago Fire, a drama series that follows the lives of firefighters and paramedics. Kinney plays Lieutenant Kelly Severide on Rescue Squad 3 opposite former House star Jesse Spencer. Also in 2012, Kinney appeared on the big screen in Kathryn Bigelow's acclaimed war drama Zero Dark Thirty. In 2012, he guest starred on Shameless as Craig, the former high school crush of the lead character Fiona (played by Emmy Rossum).

Personal life

Kinney began dating singer Lady Gaga in July 2011. They first met in Nebraska while working on the music video for her song "You and I", and started dating soon afterwards. They became engaged in February 2015, but ended up calling off their engagement in July 2016.

In 2024, Kinney married model Ashley Cruger.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2007 White Air Frank
Furnace Bill Jamison
2010 Scorpio Men on Prozac May's Lover
2011 Prodigal Brad Searcy Short film
2012 Least Among Saints Jesse
Stars in Shorts Brad Searcy
Zero Dark Thirty Jared
2014 The Other Woman Phil Hampton
2015 Consumed Eddie
Rock the Kasbah Private Barnes
2016 The Forest Aiden
2018 Here and Now Jordan

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2006 Fashion House Luke Gianni Main role; 35 episodes
2007 What About Brian Jared Episode: "What About Secret Lovers..."
2008 Bones Jimmy Fields Episode: "Player Under Pressure"
2009–2010 Trauma Glenn Morrison Main role; 18 episodes
2010–2011 The Vampire Diaries Mason Lockwood Recurring role; 10 episodes
2011 A Mann's World France Television film
Five Tommy Television film
CSI: NY Jason Locke Episode: "Identity Crisis"
Rizzoli & Isles Jesse Wade Episode: "Don't Hate the Player"
2012 Dating Rules for My Future Self Dave Recurring role
Shameless Craig Heisner Recurring role; 2 episodes
Castle Darren Thomas Episode: "Once Upon a Crime"
Breakout Kings Perry Episode: "SEALd Fate"
2012–present Chicago Fire Lieutenant/Captain Kelly Severide Lead role; 231 episodes
2014–present Chicago P.D. Recurring role; 10 episodes
2015–present Chicago Med Recurring role; 8 episodes

Music videos

Year Title Artist Role Notes
2011 "You and I" Lady Gaga Love Interest

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2015People's Choice AwardsFavorite Dramatic TV ActorChicago FireNominated
2016Won
2017Nominated

References

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  6. ↑ Keck, William (July 10, 2010). "Keck's Exclusives! Vampire Diaries Casts Mason Lockwood". TV Guide. Archived from the original on July 14, 2010. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
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  8. ↑ Bentley, Jean (January 6, 2012). "'Shameless': Emmy Rossum on romancing James Wolk, Taylor Kinney & buying a bra in Season 2". Zap2it. Archived from the original on January 17, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2012.
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  11. ↑ "Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney Split; Couple End Engagement". People.com. July 19, 2016. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  12. ↑ Mizoguchi, Karen (July 20, 2016). "Lady Gaga Breaks Her Silence Following Taylor Kinney Breakup: We 'Have Always Believed We Are Soulmates'". People. Retrieved November 30, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Taylor Kinney Is Married! 'Chicago Fire' Star Marries Model Ashley Cruger After 2 Years Dating (Exclusive)". People.com. Archived from the original on July 23, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
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