Kirin J. Callinan Biography: Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Songs, TV Series  

Kirin J. Callinan, born Kieran John Callinan, is an Australian musician and actor renowned for his eclectic musical style and provocative performances.

Emerging from Sydney’s underground music scene, he gained initial recognition as a member of the indie rock band Mercy Arms.  

Profile

• Full name: Kieran John Callinan
• Nickname: Kirin
• Date of birth: January 21, 1986
• Age: 39 years old
• Gender: Male
• Place of birth: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
• State of origin: New South Wales
• Nationality: Australian
• Profession: Musician, Actor
• Height: 6 feet 2 inches
• Parents: Brendan Callinan (father)
• Siblings: One younger brother
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Single
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $5 million

Early Life and Education

Kirin J. Callinan is now 39 years old. He was born on January 21, 1986, in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Raised in Sydney, Callinan is the son of Brendan Callinan, a former keyboardist with the Australian pub rock band The Radiators. He attended Barrenjoey High School, located in the Northern Beaches of Sydney, where he was elected School Captain in his final year.

Personal Life

Callinan has maintained a relatively private personal life. He has not publicly disclosed information about his romantic relationships or any children he may have. In interviews, he has expressed admiration for friends who balance parenthood with artistic careers, suggesting a contemplation of fatherhood in the future.

Career

Kirin J. Callinan’s music career commenced in the mid-2000s with the formation of the indie rock band Mercy Arms. Following the band’s dissolution in 2009, he embarked on a solo career, releasing his debut album “Am I a Woman, Yet?” in 2008.

His subsequent albums, including “Embracism” (2013), “Bravado” (2017), “Return to Center” (2019), and “If I Could Sing” (2024), showcase his ability to blend genres and push artistic boundaries.  

Callinan has collaborated with various artists, contributing to Mark Ronson’s Grammy-winning album, “Uptown Special,” and co-writing Genesis Owusu’s acclaimed albums, “Smiling with No Teeth” and “The Struggler. “In addition to his music career, he has ventured into acting, with a notable role in the second season of Jane Campion’s “Top of the Lake.”

Net Worth

Kirin J. Callinan’s estimated net worth is approximately $5 million. His income is primarily derived from his music career, including album sales, live performances, and collaborations with other artists.

Controversy

Kirin J. Callinan’s career has been marked by several controversies that have garnered significant media attention. In November 2017, during the ARIA Awards red carpet event, Callinan lifted his kilt, exposing himself to photographers and journalists.

This act led to charges of “willful and obscene exposure in a public place.” He pleaded guilty to the charge but avoided a conviction, receiving a 12-month good behaviour bond instead. The incident resulted in his removal from the Laneway Festival lineup and the loss of other professional opportunities.  

Further controversy arose from the artwork of his 2017 album “Bravado,” which featured imagery that some interpreted as blackface. Additionally, during a 2013 festival performance, Callinan staged a mock epileptic seizure, leading to criticism for insensitivity toward individuals with epilepsy.

Social Media

• Instagram: @kirinjcallinan
• X: N/A

Filmography

• Top of the Lake (Season 2, 2017)

Discography

• Am I a Woman, Yet? (2008)
• Embrace (2013)
• Bravado (2017)
• Return to Center (2019)
• If I Could Sing (2024)