Hero Fiennes Tiffin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Fiennes Tiffin in 2019
Born	Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin (1997-11-06) 6 November 1997 (age 27) London, England
Occupation	Actor film producer
Years active	2008–present
Family	Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes family

Hero Fiennes Tiffin (born on November 6, 1997) is an actor and film producer from England. He is well-known for playing Hardin Scott in the After movie series, which ran from 2019 to 2023. He also played a young Tom Riddle in the movie Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin's Early Life and First Roles

Hero Fiennes Tiffin was born in London, England, on November 6, 1997. His mother, Martha Fiennes, is a film director, and his father, George Tiffin, is a cinematographer. He has two siblings. His parents were never married, which is why his name is not hyphenated.

He went to Reay Primary School, Emanuel School, and Graveney School. Hero is part of the famous Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes family. His uncles are the well-known actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes. Before he became an actor, Hero worked as a landscaper and helped with catering.

How Hero Got His Start in Acting

Hero Fiennes Tiffin first appeared in a movie called Bigga than Ben in 2008. After that, he got the role of 9-year-old Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. He was chosen from thousands of young actors who tried out for the part.

Some people thought his family connections helped him get the role. However, the director, David Yates, said Hero was chosen because he could show the "darker side" of the character. Yates also mentioned that Hero's resemblance to his uncle, Ralph Fiennes (who played Voldemort), was a "clincher." The director described Hero as very focused and disciplined. He said Hero captured the "dark moods and odd spirit" of Tom Riddle.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin's Acting Career

After his role in Harry Potter, Hero Fiennes Tiffin appeared in British TV shows like Private Peaceful (2012) and Safe (2018). He also acted in a short independent film called Possession with Intent to Supply (2016).

Starring in the After Film Series

In 2019, Hero Fiennes Tiffin got the main role of Hardin Scott in the movie After. This movie was very popular, which led to four sequels:

• After We Collided (2020)
• After We Fell (2021)
• After Ever Happy (2022)
• After Everything (2023)

Hero played Hardin Scott in all these films. The last three movies were filmed at the same time in Bulgaria in late 2020. This was done because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Other Film and TV Projects

Hero Fiennes Tiffin has also appeared in other movies:

• Brooks Gustafson in the action-thriller The Silencing (2020)
• Jim Albright in the romantic drama First Love (2022)
• Santo Ferreira in the historical drama The Woman King (2023), which starred Viola Davis
• Henry Hayes in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024)

Modeling Work

Besides acting, Hero Fiennes Tiffin has also worked as a model. He has modeled for many famous brands. These include Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, H&M, Hugo Boss, Fendi, Oliver Peoples, Superdry, Ferragamo, and David Yurman.

Upcoming Projects

Hero has several exciting projects coming up. He is set to star in The Climb, a movie about a 2013 Greenpeace protest. He will also be in Mr. Smith, a thriller where his character tries to solve his brother's murder. Another upcoming film is Above the Below, a thriller where he plays an astronaut. He is also in Picture This and Making Noise.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin will play a teenage Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming Prime Video series Young Sherlock. This series is directed by Guy Ritchie.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin's Personal Interests

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is a big fan of football. He supports the team West Ham United F.C.. He even helps lead West Ham United’s TST squad as a superfan. This team competed in the 7v7 world championship in the United States in June 2025.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin's Filmography

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Hero Fiennes Tiffin para niños