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My Take
Terry Kinney is the kind of actor I deeply respect precisely because the spotlight rarely finds him. Co-founding Steppenwolf alongside Gary Sinise and Jeff Perry makes him a structural pillar of American theater, not just a face on screen. His Tim McManus on Oz had that quiet, frayed authority you only get from years on the stage. What fascinates me is his range as actor, director, and producer all at once. He represents a craftsman's path through the arts, building institutions rather than chasing fame, and that earns my admiration.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Kinney
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・キニー
- Reading
- てりー・きにー
- Born
- January 29, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Lincoln, Illinois, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / theatre director / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Illinois State University
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Kinney born?
Born January 29, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Terry Kinney from?
Terry Kinney is from Lincoln, Illinois, United States.
What does Terry Kinney do?
Terry Kinney works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, theatre director, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.