Rocco Haynes

Rocco Haynes was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.^[1] Haynes is the younger brother of Austin Haynes, also an actor.

Haynes started his acting career aged three appearing in a small role in The A Word. He went on to land his first speaking part in Gentleman Jack, playing the role of 'Billy Hardcastle'.^[2]

Haynes first standout role was appearing in the Coop Christmas commercial^[3][4] in 2020^{[5][6][7][8][9]} alongside older brother and actor Austin Haynes. This commercial was very successful, winning several awards^[7] including 'Best Casting Featuring Children' at the Casting Directors Association Awards ceremony held at BAFTA in 2021.^[10][11][12]

Since then, Haynes has appeared in several well known productions including 'Wolfe'; All Creatures Great and Small' and 'Odd Squad'. Haynes' film appearances include roles in The Railway Children Return,^[13] The Dalesman's Litany and Starve Acre.^[14] In 2024, Haynes completed filming on Boxing Biopic Giant,^[15] with Pierce Brosnan, again appearing alongside older brother Austin Haynes. Sylvester Stallone and Braden Aftergood are among the executive producers through Balboa Productions. ^[16]

A keen Leeds United fan, Haynes appeared as the hero in the LUFC Christmas Commercial 'Show Your True Colours' in December 2023,^[17] starring alongside Eddie Gray; Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter.

In the summer of 2024, Haynes was cast in a pivotal role in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, which was released on 20 June 2025.

In November 2024 he was awarded 'Yorkshires Young Achiever of the Year'^[13] for 'Contribution to the Arts'.^[18][19][20]