Colton Haynes is an actor and model who has been active in the industry for over ten years. As the years have progressed, he has taken more important roles in more relevant projects and been projected more into the public eye. In fact, he had his leap to fame with the Teen Wolf series, playing Jackson Whittemore. Subsequently, this actor participated in projects such as Arrow and American Horror Story: Cult, which broadened his experience in the industry.
However, these have not been the only roles Colton Haynes has played in his career. Below, you can see a list of his best performances so far.
10 Bigger
Bigger is a comedy film that was released in 2018 and directed by George Gallo. The plot of this film revolves around bodybuilders Joe and Ben Weider, who were two godfathers of fitness. As the story progresses, we see how they overcame various difficulties to form their empire, so it is based on real events.
Haynes played Jack LaLanne, who was a fitness and nutrition guru, as well as a motivational coach. Back then, when he met the Weiders, he owned their gym and the brothers trained there. So, his character is also based on someone real. The cast also included Tyler Hoechlin and Aneurin Barnard.
9 Look: The Series
Look: The Series is an American TV show that premiered in 2010. It was created by Adam Rifkin and was based on the film of the same name, which was released in 2007. The plot is divided into several stories, which intertwine with each other in Los Angeles. Many actors from the original film were even brought in for the series. It is a show that is intended to make audiences think about security and privacy in front of street cameras.
Haynes plays Shane, who is a high school student and the protagonist of the story. During the development of the season, he interacts with Molly and Hannah mainly, who are in love with him.
8 Scream Queens
Scream Queens is a television series that premiered in 2015. It falls into the genre of black comedy, satire, and slasher, and was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Ian Brennan. The plot is set at Wallace University and follows the Kappa Kappa Kappa Tau sorority, which falls victim to a serial killer, who had terrorized the students 20 years ago.
Colton Haynes plays Tyler, who guest stars in the second season of the series. He was a patient at C.R.U.E. and was killed by the Green Harpy.
7 The Gates
The Gates is a television series from the United States that premiered in 2010. It falls into the genre of crime and supernatural drama and was broadcast on ABC until its cancelation after the first season was filmed. The plot revolves around Nick and his family, who move to Chicago. They end up living in the community of The Gates, only to realize that the neighbors and the development, in general, are strange in various ways.
Haynes plays Brett Crezki in this series. He is a student, who is also a werewolf and the ex-boyfriend of Andie, a succubus, with whom he ends up in the first season.
6 Swindler Seduction
Swindler Seduction is a drama film that was directed by Jonathan Wright. This Canadian and American production was released in 2022 and tells the story of two twin brothers who become swindlers. Both of them have dedicated themselves to falling in love with women to take their money until they meet Louisa with whom they will live a particular plot.
Haynes plays twins Steve and Mitch Johnson, who are the main characters of the story. These characters are based on real events. It also features Gabrielle Graham and Tanisha Thammavongsa and won the award for Best TV Movie at the Canadian Screen Awards.
5 San Andreas
San Andreas is a disaster movie that was released in 2015 and directed by Brad Peyton. The script was written by Carlton Cuse. The story revolves around the San Andreas fault. This passes through the west coast of the United States and causes a devastating earthquake in the city. Thus, Ray Gaines has the mission to help in this event, as a helicopter rescue pilot.
Haynes plays Joby O'Leary, who is a sidekick of the protagonist. He is also a rescue pilot and works for the Los Angeles Fire Department.
4 Arrow
Arrow is an American superhero TV show, which premiered in 2012. It lasted eight seasons and was distributed by the CW. The plot was based on Green Arrow, a DC Comics superhero, whose real identity is Oliver Queen. He becomes a vigilante, who fights with a bow and arrow against criminals.
Colton Haynes played Roy Harper, better known as Arsenal. He became part of the main cast in Seasons 2, 3, and 7. However, he was present in almost every season. He is the partner of Thea Queen, Oliver's half-sister, who is a former street criminal.
3 Teen Wolf: The Movie
Teen Wolf: The Movie is a drama, suspense, and supernatural film that was released in 2023 and directed by Russell Mulcahy and written by Jeff David. The project is a continuation of MTV's Teen Wolf series, and the original cast also returns in this installment. The story centers on Scott McCall, who is a werewolf trying to protect California while fighting an old threat.
Colton Haynes returns to play Jackson Whittemore, who is taken by Lydia for the ritual to bring Allison back. He helps her solve the mystery of who was starting the fires through Beacon Hills.
2 American Horror Story: Cult
American Horror Story: Cult is the seventh season of the American Horror Story series that premiered in 2017. This TV show is an anthology, and the season is set in Brookfield Heights after Donald Trump's victory in the 2016 presidential election. Here, the story centers on a cult, which terrorizes the residents, and Ally, the main character, gets involved.
Haynes played Jack Samuels, a detective who investigates the murders carried out by the cult wearing clown masks. However, it is revealed that he is also a member of the cult. The season also featured performances by Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, and Cheyenne Jackson.
1 Teen Wolf
Teen Wolf is a teen supernatural drama television series that aired on MTV. It was developed by Jeff David and is based on the 1985 movie of the same name. The series ran for six seasons, won several awards, including some Teen Choice Awards, and received multiple positive reviews.
The plot revolves around Scott McCall, who is a high school student living in Beacon Hills and ends up becoming a werewolf. From this fact, his life changes completely, and he must learn to balance his reality between being a werewolf, facing various dangers, and appearing to have a normal life.
Haynes played Jackson from the first season, being part of the main cast until Season 2, when he moves to London. After learning to control his werewolf nature, he returns as a guest in Season 6 with his boyfriend, Ethan. Thus, this is Colton Haynes' best performance to date.