Rex Hayes is a Welsh stage and television actor. Their credits include Ted Lasso (2026).
Career From Cardiff, Hayes was a keen footballer before no longer being able to play youth football in boys' teams. Hayes attended a Welsh-language school and was regular part of the Eisteddfod, later attending drama school at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Hayes debuted in the West End in the Aaron Sorkin adaptation of To Kill a Mockingbird. Hayes also played Peter Pan at the Sherman Theatre and appeared in an adaptation of Coram Boy.
Hayes television credits include The Bastard Executioner and Welsh-set Bregus, Bang and The Pact for BBC One. In 2026, Hayes could be seen portraying Siobhan Harrigan on season 4 of Apple TV series Ted Lasso, an Irish defender on the women's team and twin sister of the character Niamh (Aisling Sharkey).
Personal life Hayes identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They have spoken about coming out as queer in their early 20s.
A football fan, Hayes played grassroots football in London with Victoria Park Vixens and is a supporter of Liverpool.
Partial filmography Year Title Role Notes 2015 The Bastard Executioner Nia 1 episode 2017-2020 Bang Mel 6 episodes 2019 35 awr Ree 8 episodes 2021 Bregus Carly 2 episodes 2021 The Pact Morgan 1 episode 2026 Ted Lasso Siobhan Harrigan Main cast (season 4)
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