Gill McKinney, an American actor known for his work across film, television, theatre, and voice acting, was born on February 5, 1979, in Houston, Texas, United States. He pursued his passion for performing arts at the University of Southern California, graduating with a degree in vocal performance and a minor in musical theatre.
McKinney began his professional acting career in 2003 and has since built a versatile portfolio spanning drama, fantasy, and procedural genres. He is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Prince Eric in ABC's fantasy drama series Once Upon a Time, a character inspired by the original Prince Eric from the classic fairy tale The Little Mermaid.
Among his notable television roles is Dr. Paul Grady on the long-running medical drama ER, as well as Derek Bishop in the critically acclaimed sports drama Friday Night Lights. He also gained recognition for playing Henry Winchester, the grandfather of main protagonists Sam and Dean Winchester, in the popular TV series Supernatural.
In addition to on-screen roles, McKinney has made his mark in the world of voice acting. One of his most recognized performances is as Jack Kelso in the 2011 video game L.A. Noire. Through the use of Motionscan technology, not only did McKinney provide the voice for Kelso, but his facial likeness was also digitally captured to model the character's appearance.
Before transitioning fully into acting, McKinney was involved in musical theatre and participated in numerous stage productions, including Broadway national tours. Although he initially considered a career in music, he ultimately opted to focus on acting after facing limited opportunities in the music industry despite his training and performances.
An accomplished musician, McKinney plays both the guitar and piano and has performed live at conventions, including a memorable appearance at DCcon 2014's karaoke party. Several of his musical performances and singing videos can be found on YouTube, showcasing his vocal range and skill as an instrumentalist.
| Birth Date: | 5 Feb, 1979 |
| Age: | 41 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Writer Television actor Film actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Houston |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor |
| Net Worth 2021: | 12 million |
