Hero Fiennes Tiffin
A British actor who leapt from a chilling child villain in Harry Potter to a global heartthrob in a blockbuster romantic film series.
Born 1997 (age 29)·British actor and producer·Birthday: November 6·Generation Z
Biography
Hero Fiennes Tiffin entered the public imagination with a genuinely creepy performance, playing an 11-year-old Tom Riddle in 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.' That early role, leveraging a familial connection to the franchise (he is the nephew of Ralph Fiennes), showcased a preternatural seriousness. He then dramatically shifted gears, harnessing his brooding screen presence to become the face of a generation's romantic fantasy. Cast as Hardin Scott in the 'After' film series, adapted from the popular fan-fiction novels, Fiennes Tiffin's portrayal of the troubled love interest propelled him to international fame, defining the modern young adult romance genre for millions of viewers. He has since worked to expand his range, taking on the role of a young Sherlock Holmes and stepping into film production.
Generation Z
1997–2012
Born into smartphones, social media, and school shootings. The most diverse generation in history. Pragmatic about money, fluid about identity, anxious about the climate. They do not remember a world before the internet.
Hero was born in 1997, placing them squarely in the Generation Z. The events that shaped this generation — social media, climate anxiety, and a pandemic — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Hero Was Born
The biggest hits of 1997
#1 Movie
Titanic
Best Picture
Titanic
#1 TV Show
ER
Hero's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1997Born
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2002Started school
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2010Became a teenager
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2013Could drive
Edward Snowden reveals NSA surveillance programs
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $152,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Thrift Shop" — Macklemore & Ryan LewisBest Picture: 12 Years a Slave
2015Could vote
Paris climate agreement; same-sex marriage legalized in the US
Gas: $2.43/galHome: $171,900Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Uptown Funk" — Mark Ronson ft. Bruno MarsBest Picture: Spotlight
2018Turned 21
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 29 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Played the young Tom Riddle in the blockbuster film 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.'
- Starred as Hardin Scott in the five-film 'After' series, a global phenomenon in young adult romance.
- Portrayed a young Sherlock Holmes in the 'Young Sherlock' television series.
- Expanded his role in the film industry by working as a producer on later projects.
Did You Know?
His full name is Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin.
He is the nephew of actors Ralph and Joseph Fiennes.
He initially worked as a model before his breakout acting role.
“I'm drawn to characters with a darkness you can't quite place.”
