Sean Kinney
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- May 27, 1966 in Renton, Washington, USA
- Active Years
- 1991–2026 (36 Years)
- Total Credits
- 24 credits in database
Biography
Target: Factual identity profile of Sean Kinney (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Word count 90-130 words.
Constraint 6: No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Synopsis:
Sean Howard Kinney (born May 27, 1966) is an American musician.
Drummer and co-founder of Alice in Chains.
Founded Spys4Darwin.
Collaborated with Johnny Cash and Metallica.
Played drums for Jerry Cantrell's solo album Boggy Depot (1998).
Co-owner of The Crocodile club in Seattle since 2009.
Guest drummer on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers in September 2018.
Nine Grammy Award nominations as a member of Alice in Chains.
Source [1] (TMDB):
Birthday: May 27, 1966.
Place of Birth: Renton, Washington, USA.
Known For: Acting.
Known Credits: 24.
Source [2] (IMDb):
Stunts: Call for Fire.
Hails from Fort Worth, Texas (Note: Source [1] says Renton, WA. I must be careful. Source [2] says he hails from Fort Worth, Texas where he started performing at age seven. Source [1] says Place of Birth is Renton, Washington. I will stick to the most specific/verifiable info or mention both if they aren't contradictory in a way that breaks the "verifiable" rule, but usually, in an archivist role, I should present the data provided. However, Source [2] is about a
Career overview
Task: Write a career overview of Sean Kinney (Acting).
Constraint 1: Use only verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length must be 180-260 words.
Constraint 6: Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
Constraint 7: Topic: Sean Kinney (Acting).
Source [1] (TMDB): Sean Howard Kinney (born May 27, 1966) is an American musician, drummer/co-founder of Alice in Chains. Founded Spys4Darwin. Collaborated with Johnny Cash and Metallica. Played on Jerry Cantrell's Boggy Depot (1998). Co-owner of The Crocodile club in Seattle since 2009. Guest drummer on Late Night with Seth Meyers (Sept 2018). Nine Grammy Award nominations with Alice in Chains. Known for Acting.
Source [2] (IMDb): Sean Kinney. Stunts: Call for Fire. Hails from Fort Worth, Texas. Started performing at age seven (pantomime at grade school).
Source [3] (TMDB): Sean Kinney is known as an Actor. Work includes Eagle Eye, All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos, and Hopeless Virgins in Love.
Wait, the prompt asks for a career overview of "Sean Kinney (Acting)".
Source [1] says "Known For: Acting".
Source [2] mentions "Stunts: Call for Fire" and a background in performing/pantomime in Fort Worth, Texas.
Source [3] lists acting credits: Eagle Eye, All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos, and Hopeless Virgins in Love.
Source [1] also provides biographical info (musician, drummer, etc.) which is part of his overall profile, but the focus is "Acting". I should integrate the acting-related details.
Paragraph 1: Early background and acting/stunt work.
Sean Kinney is an actor and performer who hails from Fort Worth, Texas. His history in performance began at the age of seven when he performed a pantomime as part of a show at his grade school. His credits include stunt work on Call for Fire.
Paragraph 2: Film/TV credits.
In his acting career, Kinney has been involved in various productions. His known work includes roles in Eagle Eye, All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos, and Hopeless Virgins in Love.
Paragraph 3: Connection to music/other info (if it fits the "career overview" context).
While recognized for his acting, Kinney is also an American musician. He is a co-founder and drummer for the rock band Alice in Chains, a group for which he has earned nine Grammy Award nominations. His musical career includes founding the supergroup Spys4Darwin and collaborating with artists such as Metallica and Johnny Cash. He also performed drums on the 1998 solo album Boggy Depot by Alice in Chains bandmate Jerry Cantrell. Additionally, he has served as a guest drummer on NBC's Late Night with Seth Meyers in September 2018 and has been a co-owner of The Crocodile club in Seattle since 2009.
Drafting for Word Count:
Current draft is roughly 160 words. I need to expand to reach 180-260.
Expanding:
Sean Kinney is an actor and performer who hails from Fort Worth, Texas. His background in show business began at the age of seven when he performed a pantomime as part of a show at his grade school. His professional credits include stunt work on the production Call for Fire. Kinney is
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
24 titles- Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2026) as Self
- MoPOP Founders Award 2020 Honoring Alice in Chains (2020) as Self
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest
- Beyond the Game (2014) as Seal Team Leader
- Alice in Chains: AIC 23 (2013) as Stanley Eisen
- My Haunted Vacation (2013)
- Alice in Chains: [2011] Maquinaria Festival (2011) as Drums
- Alice in Chains: [2011] SWU Music & Arts Festival (2011) as Drums
- Alice in Chains : Bilbao BBK Live 2010 (2010) as Drums
- The Face is Familiar (2009)
- The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007) Stunt Coordinator
- Night Skies (2007) Stunt Double
- Alice In Chains: Rock Am Ring (2006) as Drums
- Alice in Chains: 2 for 1 (2006) as Drums, percussion
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
- VH1 News Special: Grunge (2001) as Self (archive footage)
- Alice in Chains - Music Bank: The Videos (1999) as Himself
- Alice in Chains: MTV Unplugged (1996) as Drums
- The Nona Tapes (1995) as Self
- Alice in Chains: Hollywood Rock Festival 1993 (1993) as Drums
- Alice in Chains: [1993] Live at Rotterdam (1993)
- Singles (1992) as Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited)
- Alice in Chains: Live Facelift (1991) as Self
- Alice in Chains - Rock am Ring 2019 as Himself
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sean Kinney best known for?
Sean Kinney is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2026), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), The Poughkeepsie Tapes (2007), Night Skies (2007).
When and where was Sean Kinney born?
Sean Kinney was born on May 27, 1966 in Renton, Washington, USA.
How many credits does Sean Kinney have?
Sean Kinney has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Sean Kinney's background in cinema and television?
Target: Factual identity profile of Sean Kinney (Acting). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, etc. Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no he...
Sean Kinney by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Singles (1992) as Himself - Alice In Chains (uncredited) — aged about 26
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 37
- Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 48
- Back to the Beginning: Ozzy's Final Bow (2026) as Self — aged about 60
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