Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin first gained public recognition in 2009 for his portrayal of the young Tom Riddle in the film Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Selected from thousands of applicants for the role, his performance caught the attention of director David Yates, who noted a specific, disciplined intensity in his approach to the character.
Early Career and Education
Born in London on 6 November 1997 to director Martha Fiennes and cinematographer George Tiffin, he attended Reay Primary School, Emanuel School, and Graveney School. Before his focus shifted entirely to acting, he held jobs in landscaping and catering. His professional screen debut occurred in the 2008 drama Bigga than Ben, where he appeared as Spartak. Following his contribution to the Harry Potter franchise, he appeared in the television productions Private Peaceful in 2012 and Safe in 2018, as well as the independent short film Possession with Intent to Supply in 2016.
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In 2019, he secured the lead role of Hardin Scott in the film adaptation of After. He reprised this character through four sequels released between 2020 and 2023, with the final three installments produced concurrently in Bulgaria. His filmography expanded to include Brooks Gustafson in The Silencing, Jim Albright in First Love, and Santo Ferreira in The Woman King. By 2024, he appeared as Henry Hayes in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. In 2026, he began starring as the title character in the Amazon Prime Video series Young Sherlock, directed by Guy Ritchie.
Modelling and Future Projects
Parallel to his film career, he has worked as a runway and commercial model, featuring in campaigns for Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, H&M, Hugo Boss, Fendi, Oliver Peoples, Superdry, Ferragamo, and David Yurman. His upcoming projects encompass diverse genres, including the survival thriller Above the Below, the film The Climb, and the thriller Mr. Smith. Additionally, he is attached to the projects Picture This and Making Noise.
Fast facts
- Born: 6 November 1997, London
- Citizenship: United Kingdom
- Education: Corporación Universitaria del Caribe
- Notable Role: Hardin Scott, After film series
- Television Lead: Young Sherlock (2026)
- Awards: 2019 Teen Choice Awards; Ischia Global Film & Music Festival (2019)
- Sports: Supports West Ham United F.C.
Questions readers ask
Did his family connections influence his role in Harry Potter?
Director David Yates stated that while the family resemblance to his uncle Ralph Fiennes was a factor, he was cast primarily for his disciplined performance and ability to capture the character's dark moods.
What athletic activities does he participate in?
He is a supporter of West Ham United F.C. and has played in the Sellebrity Soccer Charity Match several times, as well as a Charity Pro-Am golf tournament in 2025.
Achievements
- Educated at Corporación Universitaria del Caribe
- Worked as child actor, film actor and runway model
