Biographie
Austin Haynes is a British actor from Yorkshire, whose exceptional talent, versatility, and screen presence have established him as one of the most exciting young performers emerging in the UK today.
Demonstrating remarkable naturalism and emotional intelligence from an early age, Austin secured his first television role at just seven years old in the acclaimed BBC One drama The A Word. Since then, he has built an impressive body of work across film and television, earning recognition for his maturity, authenticity, and ability to bring depth to a wide range of characters.
In 2022, Austin took on his first major leading film role in StudioCanal's The Railway Children Return, starring alongside Jenny Agutter, Sheridan Smith, and Sir Tom Courtenay. Portraying Thomas, the grandson of Agutter's beloved character from the original classic, Austin delivered a performance praised for its warmth, sensitivity, and emotional nuance, further cementing his reputation as a leading young actor.
His growing screen career spans an impressive range of acclaimed productions. Television credits include Gentleman Jack, The A Word, Dodger, Andy and the Band, Ted's Top Ten, All Creatures Great and Small, and Channel 4's BAFTA nominated drama Somewhere Boy. More recent appearances include The Power of Parker, The Responder, Here We Go, Netflix's Adolescence, and a leading role in Jimmy McGovern's critically acclaimed drama Unforgivable.
Austin's film work is equally distinguished. His credits include The Duke, The Pure and the Damned, Iniquity, and MGM's The Boys in the Boat, directed by Academy Award winner George Clooney. More recent feature films include Jamie Childs' Jackdaw for Anton Productions, Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Good Boy directed by Jan Komasa, and Giant, in which he stars opposite Pierce Brosnan.
Renowned for his exceptional ear for accents, Austin has portrayed characters using a variety of regional and international dialects, including American, London, Newcastle, Manchester and Liverpool accents, in addition to his native Yorkshire voice. This linguistic versatility has become one of his defining strengths as a performer.
Alongside his acting career, Austin is an accomplished guitarist and appeared in Co-op's celebrated Christmas campaign Round Are Way, performing alongside his younger brother, Rocco. The campaign received widespread acclaim and won multiple industry awards, including Best Casting Featuring Children at the Casting Directors' Association Awards in 2021, presented at BAFTA.
Austin's achievements have been recognised with several award nominations and honours, most notably being named Yorkshire's Young Achiever of the Year for Contribution to the Arts, reflecting both his artistic accomplishments and growing influence within the industry.
With a career encompassing award-winning feature films, acclaimed television dramas, short films, and major commercial campaigns, Austin Haynes continues to distinguish himself through compelling, intelligent performances and an unwavering commitment to his craft. As his body of work continues to expand, he is widely regarded as one of the UK's most promising and accomplished young actors.
