Rocco Haynes

Rocco Haynes is an English child actor.

Early life Rocco Haynes was born in Leeds, West Yorkshire. 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', directed by Sally Wainwright.

Haynes first standout role was appearing in the Coop Christmas commercial ‘Round are way’ in 2020 alongside older brother and actor Austin Haynes. This commercial was very successful, winning several awards

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, The Dalesman's Litany and Starve Acre. In 2024, Haynes completed filming on Boxing Biopic Giant, with Pierce Brosnan, again appearing alongside older brother Austin Haynes. Sylvester Stallone and Braden Aftergood are among the executive producers through Balboa Productions.

A keen Leeds United fan, Haynes appeared as the hero in the LUFC Christmas Commercial 'Show Your True Colours' in December 2023, 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.

Haynes is currently appearing in Small Prophets, directed by Mackenzie Crook.

Filmography

Film

Television

Recognition and awards In November 2024 he was awarded 'Yorkshires Young Achiever of the Year'