Emily Kinney

Making her Broadway debut as Anna in the acclaimed production of Spring Awakening in 2006, Emily Kinney launched a versatile career spanning stage, television, film, and music. After earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from Nebraska Wesleyan University the same year, she further honed her craft with a role as Jean Fordham in the national tour of August: Osage County. Kinney’s television career commenced with guest appearances on Showtime’s ‘The Big C’ and NBC’s ‘Law & Order: Criminal Intent,’ portraying Jeannie Richmonds, before making her film debut as Gina in ‘Aunt Tigress’ in 2007. Kinney’s breakthrough came in 2011 when she was cast as Beth Greene in AMC’s critically acclaimed horror drama series, ‘The Walking Dead.’ She was promoted to series regular in 2013 and contributed her vocal talents to ‘The Walking Dead: Original Soundtrack – Vol.

Kinney continued to balance her dual career with the release of her solo album, Oh Jonathan, in 2018, accompanied by extensive touring. She also released the single ‘Boy Band Hero’ in 2018. More recently, she released the musical projects The Supporting Character in 2021 and Swimteam in 2023, showcasing her ongoing evolution as a recording artist. In 2023, Kinney also lent her distinctive voice to the video game ‘The Walking Dead: Destinies,’ reprising her iconic character in an interactive format.