BIOGRAPHY
KirkRyan was born December 3rd and raised in Brooklyn, New York and the Pocono Mountains.
KirkRyan McFarland graduated, Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science from California University of Pennsylvania and Highest Honors with a Master's of Science focusing on Sport Psychology and Rehab Science from CALU's advanced National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) partnership school. Professionally he is a SAG/AFTRA actor and independent certified personal trainer who has a diverse fitness resume including massage training, Krav Maga Advanced Brown Belt Instructor, Mixed Martial Arts, police training ,and physical therapy clinical experience. After months of product research and personally using the 1st Phorm product line, he became a 1st Phorm Brand Legionaire.
Acting:
In 2008, McFarland joined the union SAG/AFTRA this opened the door to work on Saturday Night Live, Rescue Me, Jimmy Fallon, One Life to Live, As the World Turns, The Amazing Spider Man 2, as well as many other film and television projects.
After meeting Bob Lambert at a workshop McFarland was called in to ABC for background work which progressed to a recurring role as Yacht club bartender.
In 2010 McFarland auditioned for the role of Desmond in an independent film titled Four Corners Road directed by Gregory Van Voorhis. The film was an incredible experience which truly changed his life. The cast was a collection of some of the most talented group of actors that have continued to create quality since the release in 2012.
In 2014 McFarland auditioned in New Jersey for a film titled Veneration. The director Frank Lisi cast McFarland in the principal role of Daniel. The film consists of Charles S. Dutton, Valerie Bauer, Vinny Vella, Mark Borkowski, Brian Anthony Wilson, as well as many other recognizable talent.
Associate Producer.
Sara struggles through a series of flashbacks as she contemplates suicide.
LAS Productions:
Moments In Life: A brief look inside the lives of different people who face a variety of struggles, role of Austin.
Day at the Office: A voyeuristic view into them lives of several unhappy people working at an office, role of Blake Harrington.
Random Eyes: A funny and often bizarre look into the lives of several different employees at a factory plant, role of Matt.
As Crazy Does: Executive Producer.
A woman seeks the truth about her abusive life, role of Mr. Simmons.
Serenity How: A Nail Salon is the setting for a glimpse into the humorous and dramatic lives of several strangers, role of Kelso.
A man holds the family of a CIA agent hostage in order to get his brother, a suspected terrorist, Principal role of David Downey.
Priest Walks Into a Bar : A group of people in a bar feel the need to confess their person problems to a man who appears to be a priest. Principal role, Jonah.
Five musically talented, middle aged men, have been in a rock band together for more than 15 years. As the band begins to reach a new height of success, they each find themselves going through their own personal life crises', uncovering their differences from one another. Supporting role EMT.
An old man tests his family's motives and their worthiness to inherit his wealth. Principal role, Goon 1
Glass : Security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has 24 personalities. Hospital patient.
Current Acting Projects
2019 - Episodic : Principal role of Conor, Boston Shore.
2019 - Psycho-Therapy : LAS Productions : Executive Producer.
2019 - Retribution : Lake Films : Principal role of Carl.
2019 - Attack of the Unknown : Associate Producer.
2020 - Shimmer : Casting Director.
2020 - Joe Gotta Go : LAS Productions : Principal Role of Max Dix.
2022 - Hungry Hill : Principal role of Bobby.
2022 - City Dwellers : Principal role of Boyfriend.
Announced Writing Projects
2022 - United : Executive Producers & Written by Stephen Edwards & KirkRyan McFarland.
Acting Training:
McFarland currently studies acting utilizing ongoing scene study through the Network Studio East in New York City and the Laguardia Acting Studio located in Parsippany, New Jersey under the head instructor Joshua Nelson. January 2019 KirkRyan started training at MN Acting Studio in New York City.
Sports Medical Professional:
McFarland has been a professional trainer since 2006. His experience ranges from Emergency Medical Services, AED/CPR Certified, ACLS, PALS, multiple fitness specialties, clinical experience in the rehabilitation setting, massage therapy, and corrective exercise techniques. He holds a BS in Exercise Science and an MS in Exercise Science with a Dual concentration in Sport Psychology and Rehabilitation Science.
In 2017 McFarland completed his certificate at Columbia University through The School of Professional Studies with a focus on the Sports Essentials Program.
eCornell; Cornell University Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate, T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutritional Studies. 2018-2019 - Plant-Based Nutrition Badge
BLS Provider : Basic Life Support Certification, issue date 09/19; renewal date 09/21.
ASTI CPR/AED (Adult/Child/Infant) Certification; issued 6/30/21; renewal date 06/30/2023
Safe Sets International : COVID-19 Certificate Level A
National Academy of Sports Medicine:
NASM: Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
NASM: Mixed Martial Arts Conditioning Specialist (MMACS)
NASM: Mental Toughness (MT)
NASM: Fitness Nutrition Specialization (FNS)
NASM: Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS)
NASM: Women's Fitness Specialist (WFS)
NASM: Youth Exercise Specialist (YES)
NASM: Weight Loss Specialization (WLS)
NASM: Group Personal Training Specialization (GPTS)
NASM: Behavior Change Specialist (BCS)
NASM: Golf Fitness Specialization (GFS)
NASM: Corrective Exercise Specialization (CES)
NASM: Performance Enhancement Specialization (PES)
NASM: Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
NASM: OPTimal Living: Plant Based Diets
NASM: OPTimal Living: Navigating Diets
NASM: OPTimal Living: Nutrition Hot Topics and Controversies
NASM: OPTimal Living: Understanding Food labels and Portion Sizes
NASM: OPTimal Living: Making Sense of Supplements
NASM: Virtual Coaching Specialist
NASM: Cardiorespiratory Training for Fitness
Athletics and Fitness Association of America:
AFFA: Training the Brain : The Neuroscience of Aerobic Exercise
AFAA: Kickboxing Skills and Drills
AFAA: Emotions in Motion: Exercise as an Anxiety Intervention
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association:
NESTA: Muay Thai Fitness Instructor
NESTA: TACTIX Method Martial Arts Group Fitness System Instructor
NESTA: Physique & Figure Training Specialist
Krav Maga Brown Belt Instructor E.K.M.F.
Martial Arts:
Throughout the years, McFarland studied multiple forms of martial arts including Judo, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu, Damo and Boxing. McFarland has trained in D.A.M.O. Defense Against Multiple Opponents with
Terry Devine who is the Head D.A.M.O. Martial Arts Instructor. Devine was a U.S. Army Self Defense Instructor overseas and a law enforcement officer. He created D.A.M.O. as an efficient program for close quarter combat. Devine was trained by legendary Tony Schiena a World Karate champion, MOSAIC security owner, and star of the 2018 Netflix film DARC who created the " Not Taken" program that instructs military, contractors, and special forces combatives. After learning techniques from these systems, he became aware of the benefits of multiple fighting styles. He researched the most efficent forms of self defense and the deadliest martial art which yielded Krav Maga a combatives program incorporating multiple mixed martial arts styles developed by the Israeli military. After working toward an intensive program that required a black belt in another form, military training, or law enforcement training, McFarland was approved to take the rigorous program. He is now an Advanced Brown Belt instructor in Krav Maga through E.K.M.F. fighting out of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania and is currently working toward obtaining his black belt in this fighting system.