Colton Haynes Biography: Net Worth & Acting Career

Colton Haynes is an American actor in Hollywood. He’s talented actor and also act in several TV shows and movies. Many people know him for his well looks but also for his good acting skills. He confidently talks about his hard work. Also shares about his mental health and dealing with popularity.

He has suffered from a difficult time. But it is also a journey of becoming stronger and braver. By his journey, he provided hope to several people. Colton has showed after the tough times, there is always a chance to rise again.

Quick Info

Early Life & Family

Colton was born in Wichita, USA. He was raised in a small town named Andale. William Clayton and Dana Denise is his parents. He has three siblings. His family had to move in several times in his childhood.

They lived in several places, like Arkansas, New Mexico, and Texas. Colton had been admitted to several schools. Due to the migration in several places, it was hard for him to make friends. But this also makes him strong and self-lover.

Childhood Challenges

Colton had been raised in a tough time. He also has domestic and school issues. He had to know that he was gay at the age of 14. Several people avoid him, while others bully him at school.

This made him feel lonely and sad. His domestic life was also difficult. He did not get too much love from his dad. In Colton’s teenage his parents got separated. His father died due to suicide.

That was very tough time for him. Even with this pain, Colton stayed strong and kept going forward.

Beginning of Modeling Career

He began to work as a model. Due to his good looks, he got attention fast. The modeling agencies dealt with him. He also worked with popular brands.

Modeling was the starting step for him to become an actor. It assisted him in gaining confidence and made him try acting. Also in his modeling career, he had to look well all the time.

Modeling was a little bit hard for him. But he fought and used modeling career as a ladder to chase his dream of becoming an actor.

Early Acting Roles

Colton do his primary and short acting role in the movie Transformers in 2007. He was a young man in a café. This tiny part gave him real experience in movies. After that, he acted the small roles in TV shows like The Hills.

He got a main role in TV show The Gates. He acted as a teenager who transforms into a werewolf. The show duration was short. But it also assisted more people in Hollywood in noticing and watching his acting.

He also does roles in the movie named Look, his character name was Shane. From this role, people saw his emotional acting.

Fame From Teen Wolf

The MTV show “Teen Wolf” made Colton very famous. He did the role as Jackson Whittemore. He was a confident and famous student who changed into a supernatural creature like a werewolf. This show was a mega hit and assisted him in increasing his popularity.

People began to love his strong acting. But in real life, he was suffering from a difficult time. His fame gave him popularity, but also made him feel stressed. Colton had to hide his reality, which made him feel confined. He resigned from the show after a twice seasons, but this show helped him a lot.

Colton Haynes Arrow Fame

He began acting in another famous show named Arrow. His was acting as a Roy Harper. In that show, Roy assists the main hero, Green Arrow. The show was based on DC Comics and became a big hit.

Colton acted in several seasons and became a main part of casting. The audience loved his acting and working with other co-actors. Through this show, he showed his action scene skills. This show also assisted him in becoming more famous worldwide.

Other Acting Projects

• San Andreas: Colton played role in this movie with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
• Rough Night: He played a tiny role in this funny movie.
• Bigger: He was in this movie about the people who started bodybuilding.
• American Horror Story: Cult (2017): Colton played a dark and serious role in this scary TV show.
• Swindler Seduction: He played twin brothers who lied to people. Many viewers said he acted really well.
• Teen Wolf: The Movie: Colton came back as Jackson Whittemore. Fans were very happy.

Personal Life of Colton Haynes

Colton got married to Jeff Leatham, a famous flower designer. He is married to a man; their wedding was big. It got too much media attention, and fans also loved that. But their marriage had several problems. They got divorced in the next year.

He was dealing with some mental health issues. He had anxiety and issues with drugs. Then he went to a rehab center and to get rid of these problems. He confidently talked about these experiences and struggles.

Coming Out Publicly

Colton was gay from a teenager. He did tell people about it for a long time. In the Hollywood industry, several people advised him to hide this reality and keep it secret from people. It can be harmful to his acting job.

Colton finally shared shocking news in public that he is gay. He stated that speaking the truth makes people happy. Several people were inspired by his honesty. He got too much love and support from all the fans.

Colton became known as someone brave and truthful in the entertainment world.

Writing His Memoir: Miss Memory Lane

Colton wrote a book about his life called Miss Memory Lane. He shared about growing up, becoming famous, his problems with drugs and alcohol. Also talked about how he learned to accept himself. The book is very honest and full of real experiences..

Colton writes about the pain he felt, but he also talks about hope, saying sorry, and getting better. Many people said the book was strong and brave. The singer Elton John said it was a “beautiful and very honest story.” The book showed hones side of Colton that several fans had never know before.

Colton Haynes Movies And Tv Shows

Movies of Colton Haynes

• Transformers
• San Andreas
• Rough Night
• Bigger
• Triumph
• Teen Wolf: The Movie

Colton Haynes TV Shows

• CSI: Miami
• Privileged
• Pushing Daisies
• Always & Forever
• Melrose Place
• The Gates
• Look: The Series
• Teen Wolf
• The Nine Lives of Chloe King
• Arrow
• Scream Queens
• The Grinder
• American Horror Story: Cult
• Swindler Seduction

Net Worth of Colton Haynes

Colton Haynes’ net worth is about $5 million to $30 million. He earns that money from acting and modeling. Brand collaborations also increase his net worth. He is also active on Instagram with 6.5 million followers. He got money from a sponsored post. Got some royalties from movies.

Conclusion

Colton Haynes is famous actor in Hollywood. He started as modeling and then became actor. Colton had to face challenges in his journey. He realized that he is a gay and openly talked about it in media.  Also shares about his mental health and dealing with popularity. He has suffered from a difficult time. But it is also a journey of becoming stronger and braver.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who was Colton Haynes husband?

Colton got married to Jeff Leatham, a famous flower designer. He is married to a man

What is Colton Haynes Height?

He is about 5 feet 9 inches tall.

What is Colton Haynes age?

According to his birth date he is 37 years old.