Hayley McFarland is an American film and theater actress, musician, singer and dancer. She became widely known for the role of Emily - the daughter of Professor Lightman in the project of the FOX channel "Lie to Me" ("Theory of Lies").
The creative biography of the actress has 20 roles in television series and films. Hayley first appeared on stage 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".
Biography facts
The girl was born in the United States in Oklahoma in the spring of 1991. There is no information about who her parents were. Hayley spent her childhood in the city of Edmond and was educated there.
From an early age, McFarland studied music, choreography and attended drama school. At the age of 8, she first appeared on the stage of a local theater, where she played a small role in a classic play. Later, she repeatedly took part in famous productions, performing children's roles.
Haley studied acting at Michel De Long's creative studio Actors Casting & Talent Services (ACTS). It is Oklahoma's oldest and only full-time training and casting company for television and film projects, as well as helping young talent find work in the film industry.
Thanks to training in 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
McFarland made his screen debut in the thriller Fear As It Is. She played the role of the main character Karen as a child.
The next project, where Hayley starred, was the famous American TV 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. Hayley joined the film only in 2006, playing Marcia.
The popular series was first released in 2000 and quickly won the love of viewers. In total, 7 seasons of the project were released, and the leading actress Lauren Graham was nominated for the Golden Globe Awards and the Actors Guild.
In 2007, the actress got the opportunity to star in the crime drama American Crime. She worked on set with famous actresses Ellen Page and Katherine Kinnear. For Haley, it was a huge experience and an opportunity to learn acting from the brightest representatives of the film industry. K. Kinnear for the role of Gertrude in this film was twice nominated for the "Emmy" and "Golden Globe".
The plot of the film is based on real events that took place in the 1960s. Housekeeper Gertrude Banizewski keeps the girl Sylvia in her basement, mocks her using sophisticated methods of torture and ultimately kills her.
In her later career, the actress had roles in popular films and TV series: Ambulance, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, 24 Hours, The Medium, Grey's Anatomy, Criminal Minds, Mad Men, United States of Tara, Lie to Me, Sons of Anarchy, The Conjuring.
Currently, the actress continues her creative career, is engaged in music and dance, performs on stage and takes part in entertainment shows and programs.
Personal life
Hayley prefers not to tell anyone about her personal life. She believes that her heartfelt affairs should not become the subject of general discussion.
