Haley McFarland is an American theater and film actress, musician, singer and dancer. She became widely known for the role of Emily, the daughter of Professor Lightman, in the FOX channel project, “Lie to Me” (“Theory of Lies”).
The biography of the actress has 20 roles in television series and films. Haley first appeared on the scene in 1999 when she was only 8 years old. She performed children's roles in popular performances: "Titanic", "Fiddler on the Roof", "The Sound of Music".
Facts from the biography
The girl was born in the United States in Oklahoma in the spring of 1991. There is no information about who her parents were. Haley led her childhood in the city of Edmond and was educated there.
From an early age, McFarland studied music, choreography and attended a theater studio. At the age of 8, she first appeared on the stage of the local theater, where she played a small role in the classical play. Later, she repeatedly took part in famous productions, playing children's roles.
Haley studied acting at the creative studio of Michel De Long Actors Casting & Talent Services (ACTS). This is the oldest and only company in Oklahoma, engaged in the full training and selection of actors for television and film projects, as well as helping young talents find a job in the film industry.
Thanks to training at the company, Haley was able to take part in popular shows and performances, demonstrate her talent on the professional stage and in the cinema.
Film career
The debut on the screen took place at McFarland in the thriller "Fear As It Is." She played the role of the main character Karen in childhood.
The next project, where Haley starred, was the famous American series "Gilmore Girls". According to the girl, this was the first serious test for her and the first film where she felt like a real actress. Haley joined the picture only in 2006, playing Marcia.
The popular series first appeared on the screens in 2000 and quickly won the love of the audience. A total of 7 seasons of the project were released, and starring Lauren Graham became a nominee for the Golden Globe Award and the Guild of Actors.
In 2007, the actress got the opportunity to star in the crime drama "American Crime." She worked on the set with famous actresses Ellen Page and Katherine Kinner. For Haley, it was a great experience and an opportunity to learn acting from the bright representatives of the film industry. K. Kinner for the role of Gertrude in this picture was twice nominated for Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.
The plot of the film is based on real events that took place in the 1960s. Housekeeper Gertrude Banizhevski keeps the girl Silvia in her basement, makes fun of her using sophisticated methods of torture and, ultimately, kills her.
In the subsequent career of the actress, there were roles in popular films and series: "Ambulance", "Law and Order: Special Corps", "24 hours", "Medium", "Anatomy of Passion", "Think Like a Criminal", "Mad Men", "The United States of Tara, " "Deceive Me, " "Sons of Anarchy, " "Spell."
Currently, the actress continues her creative career, is engaged in music and dancing, performs on stage and takes part in entertainment shows and programs.
