Hero Fiennes Tiffin biography, age, girlfriend, height, net worth, family 2025

Biography of Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is an English actor and model, best known for his role as the 11-year-old Tom Riddle, a young version of the main antagonist, Lord Voldemort, in the movie "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009). He gained a new wave of popularity with his starring role in the film "After" (2019).

Childhood and Family

Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin was born on November 6, 1997, in London. His parents are directors George Tiffin and Martha Fiennes, the sister of actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes. Hero isn't an only child: he has an older brother, Titan Nathaniel (born 1995), and a younger sister, Mercy Jini Willow (born 2001).

Hero Fiennes Tiffin in childhood; on the right: his parents

Hero received his education at Emmanuel School in Battersea, a private school in southwest London, founded way back in 1594 by Queen Elizabeth I. Notable alumni of this school include the star of the series "Lost," Naveen Andrews, the director of "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi," Richard Marquand, actor Ben Moore, and other famous people.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin with his father and sister Mercy

Acting Career

Hiro made his film debut at barely 10 years old. He appeared in the British drama "Bigga Than Ben" (2008) about two Russian guys (portrayed by Ben Barnes and Andrei Chadov) who come to London in pursuit of adrenaline and success.

'Bigga Than Ben': Hiro Fiennes Tiffin's first movie role

His next role as a schoolboy - though just a supporting part - brought him worldwide fame. Fiennes Tiffin played young Voldemort in the sixth film about the little wizard, "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" (2009). Thousands of young actors auditioned to play the 11-year-old Dark Lord, but Hiro landed the part.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Young Tom Riddle - Behind the Scenes

Family connections likely played a role: after all, Voldemort after the resurrection was played by Hiro's uncle, Ralph Fiennes. However, director David Yates revealed in an interview that the boy earned the role purely through his acting talent and ability to channel "all the darkest" during auditions. The physical resemblance between the uncle and nephew was another "deciding factor".

In 'The Half-Blood Prince' Hiro played a young Voldemort

The production team was impressed with Hiro's performance. Yates praised Fiennes Tiffin as a "very ambitious and disciplined" young actor who perfectly captured the mysterious character on screen.

Hiro's next role didn't come until three years later - the teenager took on a small role in the war drama "Private Peaceful" (2012), set during World War I in Flanders. Fiennes Tiffin appeared on screens as the main character in his early years; the grown-up Charlie Peaceful was played by Jack O'Connell.

A shot from the movie 'Private Peaceful'

By 18, Hiro knew he wanted to work in the film industry. He began actively going to castings, but luck didn't always favor the young actor. Notably, Hiro didn't land roles in the Netflix series "Stranger Things" or the films "Dunkirk" (2017) and "The Hate U Give" (2018). However, he was eventually offered something worthwhile.

In 2017, director Baz Luhrmann, the visionary behind blockbuster hits "Moulin Rouge" (2001) and "The Great Gatsby" (2013), took notice of him. Luhrmann was looking for an actor for the lead role in his short film for the ERDEM and H&M clothing brands collaboration.

H&M commercial with Hiro Fiennes Tiffin

The four-minute film "The Secret Life of Flowers" was shot in a large country mansion, lavishly decorated with fresh buds and candles. Alongside Hiro, other young talents joined the shoot including model Fernando Cabral, "Amundsen" star Ruby Dagnall, Dutch artist Saskia de Brauw, actor Tom Rhys Harries and others. True to Luhrmann's signature style, "The Secret Life of Flowers" became a stunning piece of cinematic art, brimming with his trademark passion and drama.

After filming in an H&M commercial, the actor's career took off

Following the release of Luhrmann's commercial, Hiro's career skyrocketed. In 2018, Hiro appeared in an episode of the popular series "The Tunnel" with Stephen Dillane and Clémence Poésy.

Soon after, he landed a key role in the supernatural thriller "Safe", which follows a pediatric surgeon (Michael C. Hall) and widowed father of two teenage daughters.

In January 2019, Fiennes Tiffin appeared in a supporting role in the British drama series "Cleaning Up", centered on cleaner Sam Cook (Sheridan Smith), who unexpectedly gets pulled into the dark world of finance.

Hiro acts in films and appears in glossy magazines

Beyond his acting career, Hiro also works as a model. He signed with modeling agency Storm Models and went on to grace the covers of popular magazines Indie and Wonderland, while also walking in several fashion shows.

Ferragamo commercial with Hero Fiennes Tiffin

On April 18, 2019, the melodrama "After" by Jenny Gage, based on the eponymous bestseller by Anna Todd, was released. The film follows two teenagers - shy Tessa (Josephine Langford) and rebel Hardin (Hiro Fiennes Tiffin) - whose intense romance changes everything. Interestingly, Todd's book was originally a fanfic about One Direction's lead singer, Harry Styles. However, Hardin bears little resemblance to Harry, and the story isn't based on real events.

Hiro Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford

The role of Hardin brought Hiro international fame, and new parts of the melodrama, so loved by the audience, began to be released every year: "After We Collided" (2020), "After We Fell" (2021), "After Ever Happy" (2022) and "After Forever" (2023).

Hero Fiennes Tiffin and Josephine Langford from 'After' Reveal Who's the Biggest Romantic and More

That same year, Fiennes Tiffin starred in the crime thriller "The Silencing" (2020) alongside Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Annabelle Wallis.

In 2022, the rising actor appeared in three feature projects. He took the lead in the coming-of-age drama "First Love" alongside Sydney Park.

'First Love': Hiro Fiennes Tiffin and Sydney Park

Hiro also played the lead as Mitch - a once-popular heartthrob who's now dead but volunteers to help his friend Oliver (Max Harwood) find love - in the comedy "The Loneliest Boy in the World". He also appeared in the historical drama "The Woman King" with Viola Davis in the lead role.

Hiro Fiennes Tiffin in the movie 'The Loneliest Boy in the World'

Personal Life of Hero Fiennes Tiffin

Hero Fiennes Tiffin keeps his personal life under wraps. Fans aren't sure if he's dating anyone or flying solo. His social media doesn't spill any secrets - his Instagram features only family and friends.

Hero's passion is motocross. He got his first bike at 16 and hit the trails with his older brother. He also enjoys football and spending time with friends outdoors.

Hiro Fiennes Tiffin Now

In 2023, Hiro starred in the war film "Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare" directed by Guy Ritchie. The adaptation of Damien Lewis's book about "Churchill's secret warriors" was set to premiere in April 2024.

Hiro Fiennes Tiffin on the set of the film 'Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare'

Together with Idris Elba, the actor starred in the space survival thriller "Above the Below", and with Thomasin McKenzie – in the comedy series "Fackham Hall", which was scripted by Jimmy Carr.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin: latest news and articles

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30 Jul 2022

Mary Martin

I`m a fan of the movie «After» !!! So beautiful and romantic :)

2021-05-14 12:55:43
Christopher Greer

It seems to me that it would be better for Fiennes-Tiffin to work as a model, just to match him, but in the cinema he is somehow weak...

2021-05-02 11:25:28
Wanda Paul

I really liked the ad with Hiro about the secret life of flowers! Awesome work of the whole team. Delight!

2021-04-16 17:12:24
Barbara Paul

The film «Private Peaceful» is worthy, only that Tiffin was plain for me, and Jack O Connell struck again.

2021-02-28 15:00:00
John Wise

I was surprised that it was Hero Fiennes-Tiffin who played the young Voldemort. Then he was generally unknown

2020-12-29 14:01:28
U Barbara Walker

There is no hyphen between FIENNES AND TIFFIN it`s FIENNES TIFFIN

2020-10-01 22:49:27

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