Bradford Haynes, the eldest of four siblings, was born to Willie L. Haynes Jr., a residential and commercial contractor, and Tammy Haynes, a guidance counselor. His academic and athletic prowess at East Laurens High School earned him over 15 college scholarship offers to play football and baseball, including a prestigious spot at West Point Military Academy. He ultimately chose to attend Wofford College on a baseball scholarship, where he majored in finance and minored in business economics while excelling on the baseball field.
During his time at Wofford, Haynes discovered a passion for acting, taking production classes and producing and anchoring the school news. Before transitioning to a full-time acting career, he spent seven years playing professional baseball for various teams in the United States and Japan. He was also signed to Wilhelmina Models of PA. Prior to making a splash in the entertainment industry, Haynes appeared in numerous national commercials for companies such as Pepsi, AT&T, and Home Depot.
As an actor, Haynes has worked alongside notable stars like Kevin Bacon, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Terrence Howard. In addition to his acting career, Haynes has founded his own production company, B12haynes Productions, which creates, writes, and produces high-quality content across various genres, with a particular focus on faith-based projects that are close to his heart.
