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Who is Ralph Fiennes’ lookalike actor nephew, Hero Fiennes Tiffin? He played a young Voldemort in Harry Potter, has modelled for Dolce & Gabbana, and is starring in Picture This with Simone Ashley

Ralph Fiennes and his nephew Hero Fiennes Tiffin are both actors. Photos: Getty Images, WireImage
Ralph Fiennes and his nephew Hero Fiennes Tiffin are both actors. Photos: Getty Images, WireImage

Hero Fiennes Tiffin, 27, has followed in his famous uncle’s footsteps as an actor, but has also walked the runways for Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo – here’s what else you need to know

It’s been a busy week for the Fiennes family – from Ralph Fiennes’ Oscar nomination for his role in Conclave, to the premiere of his nephew Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s new romcom, Picture This, starring Bridgerton’s Simone Ashley.

Ralph Fiennes in a scene from Oscar-winning film Conclave. Photo: Focus Features via AP
Ralph Fiennes in a scene from Oscar-winning film Conclave. Photo: Focus Features via AP

While veteran actor Fiennes, 62, is a household name, his nephew is just getting started.

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Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s family has a long and prestigious lineage. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram
Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s family has a long and prestigious lineage. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram

Here’s what we know about him.

What is Hero Fiennes Tiffin’s background?

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is 27 years old. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram
Hero Fiennes Tiffin is 27 years old. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram

Hero Fiennes Tiffin, 27, was born into Britain’s Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes family, which can reportedly trace its roots back to the 14th century Chancellor of England William Wykeham.

His parents are Martha Fiennes, a film director and writer, and George Tiffin, a cinematographer.

Hero Fiennes Tiffin is currently appearing in Picture This. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram
Hero Fiennes Tiffin is currently appearing in Picture This. Photo: @hero_ft/Instagram

Ralph Fiennes isn’t his only famous uncle – he is also related to Joseph Fiennes of Shakespeare In Love and The Handmaid’s Tale fame.

Faye Bradley
Faye Bradley is a Hong Kong-based contributing online editor for Style by SCMP, where she covers topics in luxury, pop culture, celebrity, influencer, entertainment, travel, trending news, food and drinks, and lifestyle. As a freelance writer, her work has been featured in CNN Style, Business Insider, Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure Asia, China Daily, Design Anthology, BurdaLuxury, Skyscanner, and Hong Kong Tourism Board. With a BA (Hons) in art and design from the University of Leeds, she is the co-founder of Paradigm Haus, a print publication that covers artists, creatives and entrepreneurs the world over, and the founder of CSP Times, a digital luxury lifestyle website. She is also an editor for luxury wellness travel publication Compare Retreats.