Hero Fiennes Tiffin Age & Biography

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is 29 years old. The English actor, born in London on November 6, 1997, is best known for playing Hardin Scott in the After film series (2019–2023), a young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), and Sherlock Holmes in the Prime Video series Young Sherlock (2026–present). A member of the Fiennes acting family, he has also worked as a model for brands including Dolce & Gabbana and Dior.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin Quick Facts

Full Name	Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin
Date of Birth	November 6, 1997
Age	29 years old
Birthplace	London, England
Occupation	Actor
Known For	After; Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince; Young Sherlock

Who Is Hero Fiennes Tiffin?

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is an English actor who first appeared on screen as a child and became a young-adult star a decade later. He is best known for playing Hardin Scott, the brooding romantic lead of the After film series, based on Anna Todd’s bestselling novels. He appeared in all five After films, released between 2019 and 2023, and the role made him a favorite with young audiences around the world.

Before After, Fiennes Tiffin had already played one of cinema’s most famous villains as a boy, appearing as the 11-year-old Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009). In 2026 he took on another iconic role, playing Sherlock Holmes in the Prime Video series Young Sherlock, directed by Guy Ritchie, alongside his uncle Joseph Fiennes. He belongs to a generation of young leading men that includes Noah Centineo, who also found fame through a teen romance franchise, and Charles Melton, who moved from teen drama into studio films and action roles.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s Early Life & Background

Hero Beauregard Faulkner Fiennes Tiffin was born on November 6, 1997, in London, England. He is the son of film director Martha Fiennes and cinematographer George Tiffin, and he has two siblings. His maternal uncles are actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes. He does not hyphenate his name because his parents were never married.

Fiennes Tiffin was educated at Reay Primary School in Lambeth, Emanuel School in Battersea, and Graveney School in Tooting. Before acting full time, he worked as a landscaper and a caterer. He is a football fan and a supporter of West Ham United.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s Career

Fiennes Tiffin made his first film appearance as Spartak in Bigga than Ben (2008). A year later, he was cast as the 11-year-old Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), chosen from thousands of actors who auditioned for the part. Director David Yates said he was cast for his ability to find “the darker space” in the character, and that the family resemblance to his uncle Ralph Fiennes, who played the adult Lord Voldemort, was a “clincher”. He went on to appear in the World War I drama Private Peaceful (2012) and the thriller Safe (2018).

His breakthrough came in 2019, when he was cast as Hardin Scott in After, opposite Josephine Langford. The film was a hit with young audiences, and he returned for four sequels: After We Collided (2020), After We Fell (2021), After Ever Happy (2022) and After Everything (2023). His performance won him the Choice Drama Movie Actor award at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards.

Since After, Fiennes Tiffin has taken on a wide range of roles, including the thriller The Silencing (2020), the romance First Love (2022), the historical epic The Woman King (2023), and Guy Ritchie’s World War II action film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare (2024). He starred opposite Simone Ashley in the romantic comedy Picture This (2025), and in 2026 he began playing Sherlock Holmes in the Prime Video series Young Sherlock. Alongside acting, he has modeled for Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, H&M, Hugo Boss and Fendi. His upcoming projects include The Climb, Mr. Smith, and Above the Below, opposite Idris Elba.

Facts About Hero Fiennes Tiffin

• He was cast as the young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince after auditioning against thousands of other actors.
• His maternal uncles are actors Ralph Fiennes and Joseph Fiennes.
• He played Hardin Scott in all five After films, released between 2019 and 2023.
• He worked as a landscaper and a caterer before acting full time.
• He is a supporter of West Ham United and has played in charity soccer matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

How old is Hero Fiennes Tiffin?

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is 29 years old. He was born on November 6, 1997, in London, England.

What is Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s net worth?

No reliable published estimate of Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s net worth exists; Celebrity Net Worth does not list him.

What is Hero Fiennes Tiffin best known for?

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is best known for playing Hardin Scott in the After film series (2019–2023), the young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009), and Sherlock Holmes in the Prime Video series Young Sherlock (2026–present).

Is Hero Fiennes Tiffin related to Ralph Fiennes?

Yes. Ralph Fiennes is Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s maternal uncle. His mother is film director Martha Fiennes, and his other maternal uncle is actor Joseph Fiennes.

What is Hero Fiennes Tiffin doing now?

Hero Fiennes Tiffin stars as Sherlock Holmes in the Prime Video series Young Sherlock (2026–present), directed by Guy Ritchie, alongside his uncle Joseph Fiennes.

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