Rocco Haynes
Rocco Haynes | |
|---|---|
| Born | Leeds, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
Rocco Haynes is an English child actor.
Early life
Rocco Haynes was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire.[1] Haynes is the younger brother of Austin Haynes, also an actor.
Career
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.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Co-op Round Are Way | Busker Boy | |
| 2021 | Ali & Ava | School Boy | |
| 2022 | The Railway Children Return | Village Child | |
| 2023 | Starve Acre | Football boy | |
| TBA | The Dalesman's Litany | Richard | |
| 2025 | Giant | Mikey | Post production |
| 2025 | 28 Years Later | Young Jimmy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The A Word | Child in play area | |
| 2019 | Gentleman Jack | Billy Hardcastle | |
| 2020 | Last Tango in Halifax | School boy | |
| 2021 | Wolfe | Rex | |
| 2021 | All Creatures Great & Small | Samuel Ingledew | |
| 2022 | Dodger | Orphan | |
| 2022/2023 | Hullraisers | Gnome Boy/Theatre Boy | |
| 2023 | Emmerdale | ||
| 2024 | Odd Squad | Agent Opstairs | |
| 2024 | Toxic Town |
Recognition and awards
In November 2024 he was awarded 'Yorkshires Young Achiever of the Year'[13] for 'Contribution to the Arts'.[18][19][20]
References
- ^ "Young star of TV dramas and Pierce Brosnan film wins top award". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 21 November 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Meet the young stars of Gentleman Jack who come from Leeds". Yorkshire Evening Post. 13 June 2019. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Co-op recruits junior Noel and Liam Gallagher for Christmas campaign". www.campaignlive.co.uk. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Hegarty, Ronan (1 December 2020). "Singing brothers channel Oasis in new Co-op Christmas advert". The Grocer. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Meet the real-life Leeds brothers behind the Round Are Way cover". Radio X. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Co-op's 'Round Are Way' Rendition Celebrates Community Spirit This Christmas | LBBOnline". lbbonline.com. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "Round Are Way | Lucky Generals | Co-Op | D&AD Awards 2021 Pencil Winner | Film | D&AD". www.dandad.org. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Oasis B-side Round Are Way features in Co-op Christmas Ad". Radio X. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Marsden, Alannah (13 December 2020). "Middleton boys star in Co-op Christmas advert". South Leeds Life. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Winners Revealed of UK's Casting Directors Association Awards 2021". www.backstage.com. 13 September 2021. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Sutcliffe, Robert (2 December 2020). "The Leeds busking brothers behind heartwarming Co-Op Christmas advert". Leeds Live. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Brothers from Bradford drama school star in heartwarming Christmas TV advert". Bradford Telegraph and Argus. 3 December 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ a b "CURRENT AWARD WINNERS | Yorkshire Young Achievers". Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Times, Yorkshire. "Rocco Haynes Wins Prestigious Yorkshire Young Achievers Award For 'Young Achiever In The Arts'". yorkshiretimes.co.uk. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Rocco Haynes Wins Yorkshire Young Achiever Award". www.causeuk.com. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Everything we know about boxing biopic Giant". uk.movies.yahoo.com. 19 June 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ "Leeds United Christmas AD - SHow Your True Colours". TOOLEBOX FILMS. 2 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
- ^ Times, Yorkshire. "Rocco Haynes Wins Prestigious Yorkshire Young Achievers Award For 'Young Achiever In The Arts'". yorkshiretimes.co.uk. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Rocco Haynes wins prestigious Yorkshire Young Achievers Award for 'Young Achiever in the Arts'". Yorkshire Post. 17 November 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
- ^ "Yorkshire Young Achievers awards mark their 30th anniversary". Harrogate Informer. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 27 December 2024.
External links
- Rocco Haynes at IMDb