Taylor Kinney Biography

Fast Facts

• Best known for his role as Kelly Severide on "Chicago Fire․"
• Studied business management at West Virginia University
• Landed his first television role in 2006 with "Fashion House," a role that would prove to be a breakout character
• Quote: "I have always liked stunts and I have always wanted to be as much a part of the stunts as the producers will allow․ I'm a country boy․ I revel in all the physical stuff․"
• Quote: "As an actor, job security is not a trait․ It gives you a sense of unease, just because it's such a privilege to work on any show, let alone a hit and something where you get to have as much fun as I do․"
• Began dating Lady Gaga in mid 2011 after being featured in her music video for "You and I"