Thursday 8 September 2011

Taylor Kinney

Taylor Kinney, born in 1982, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is an American model turned actor, best known for his role as Luke Gianni on MyNetworkTV telenovela, "Fashion House".


Biography
Before appearing in television and films, Kinney began his career in the theatre where his credits include "Fallout" and "A Streetcar Named Desire."


Born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Kinney got his big break as a series regular on the American series "Fashion House" alongside Bo Derek and Morgan Fairchild. He has also had guest-starring roles on "Bones" and "What About Brian."


Kinney's film credits include "Furnace", "White Air" and "Diary of a Champion," a powerful drama that takes a look inside the lives of eight athletes selected for the 2004 Olympic Track & Field team.


In 2009, Kinney starred as a rookie EMT and aspiring novelist, Glenn Morris, in NBC's ensemble medical drama series, "Trauma."


Kinney, an experienced surfer, currently resides in Los Angeles.
Kinney was raised in Neffsville, Pennsylvania along with his three brothers by his single mother and studied business management at West Virginia University before developing an interest in acting.[1]


Acting career
He is best known for his role as Luke Gianni on TV series Fashion House on MyNetworkTV, his regular role on Trauma on NBC, and his recurring role The Vampire Diaries on The CW.[2] Kinney was recently featured in Lady Gaga's music video Yoü and I.


Filmography


2012 - Least Among Saints (post-production) ... Jessie
2011 - Yoü and I (Music video by Lady Gaga) ... Gaga Lover
2011 - Prodigal (short) ... Brad Searcy
2011 - Rizzoli & Isles ("Don't Hate the Player")
2011 - CSI: NY ("Identity Crisis") … Jason Locke
2011 - Mann's World (TV movie) ... France
2010 - The Vampire Diaries ... Mason Lockwood (7 episodes/Recurring role; Season 2)
2010 - Scorpio Men on Prozac ... May's Lover
2009/2010 - Trauma ... Glenn Morrison (Lead Role)
2008 - Bones ("Player Under Pressure") … Jimmy Fields
2007 - Furnace ... Bill Jamison
2007 - What About Brian ("What About Secret Lovers") … Jared
2007 - White Air ... Frank
2006 - Fashion House ... Luke Gianni (35 episodes/Recurring role; Season 1)

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