Jackie Earle Haley is an American actor and director. He began his career as a child actor and gained recognition for his roles as Moocher in "Breaking Away" (1979) and Kelly Leak in "The Bad News Bears" (1976). He has since appeared in numerous films and television shows, including "Little Children" (2006) and "Watchmen" (2009). Haley has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for several awards, including an Academy Award.