Hero Fiennes-Tiffin
| Hero Fiennes-Tiffin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Hero Beauregard Fiennes-Tiffin 6 November 1997 London, England, United Kingdom |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008-present |
Hero Beauregard Fiennes-Tiffin[1] (born 6 November 1997)[1] is an English actor best known for his role as the 11-year-old Tom Riddle, the young version of antagonist Lord Voldemort, in the sixth installment of Harry Potter films, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, released on 15 July 2009 in the United States and the United Kingdom.[2]
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[edit] Family
Fiennes-Tiffin is the son of film directors George Tiffin and Martha Fiennes. His sister and brother are Mercy (who played Little Georgiana in The Duchess) and Titan Fiennes-Tiffin,[3] while his uncles are actors Ralph Fiennes, who has played the adult Lord Voldemort since the fourth film, and Joseph Fiennes.[4]
[edit] Career
Fiennes-Tiffin made his first film appearance as Spartak in the 2008 drama, Bigga Than Ben.[5] Fiennes-Tiffin earned the part of young Voldemort even though thousands of young actors auditioned for the role;[6] at least one publication, however, has alleged his family relation alone landed him the part.[7] David Yates, director of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, said Fiennes-Tiffin was cast as Tom Riddle due to his ability to find "the darker space" in his line readings.[8] Yates said he did not get the role due to his relation to Ralph Fiennes, but admitted the family resemblance was "a clincher".[8] Yates described the actor as "very focused and disciplined"[4] and said he "got the corners and dark moods and odd spirit of the character"[6] and had a "wonderful haunted quality that seemed to bring Tom Riddle alive on-screen for us."[4]
[edit] Living
He lives in south London with his mother and siblings.
[edit] School
Hero currently attends Emanuel School in Battersea, London.
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Bigga Than Ben | Spartak |
| 2009 | Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince | Tom Riddle (Aged 11) |
[edit] References
- ^ a b thePeerage.com
- ^ "Casting Is Complete on 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.'" Distributed by PR Newswire on behalf of Warner Bros. Pictures, 16 November 2007. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
- ^ Bryne, Paul. "Interview: Ralph Fiennes." Movies.ie,, 9 February 2008. Retrieved on 2008-09-03.
- ^ a b c Puig, Claudia. "'Potter' trailer unveils a young Voldemort." USA Today, Life section, 30 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
- ^ "Hero Fiennes-Tiffin." Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
- ^ a b Alberge, Dalya. "Voldemort's nephew has the villainous blood for film role." The Times, 17 November 2007. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez Elected ‘Governess.'" New York, 29 July 2008. Retrieved on 2008-08-21.
- ^ a b Jensen, Jeff. "There Will Be 'Half-Blood.'". Entertainment Weekly, Iss. #1007/1008, August 22/29, 2008. pg. 39. Retrieved on 2008-08-19.
