Christian Coulson - wikipedia Christian Coulson Not to be confused with Christian Colson. Christian Coulson ( 1978 - 10 - 03 ) 3 October 1978 ( age 39 ) Manchester, England Nationality British Education Westminster School Alma mater University of Cambridge Occupation Actor Director Photographer Author Years active 2001 -- present Christian Peter Coulson ( born 3 October 1978 ) is an English actor best known for playing the 16 - year old Tom Marvolo Riddle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Filmography 3.1 Films and short films 3.2 Television 3.3 Audio drama 4 Theatre 5 References 6 External links Early life Coulson was born in Manchester. He attended Arnold House Preparatory School in London, before attending Westminster School on an academic scholarship. He was a member of the UK 's National Youth Music Theatre from 1990 -- 1997, and went on to the University of Cambridge, where he received a degree in English from Clare College in 2000. While at university, he played the M.C. ( Master of Ceremonies ) in Cabaret, Arturo Ui in The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui and Claire in The Maids, as well as appearing in film and television. Career Coulson gained worldwide attention and popularity for his role in 2002 's Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, in which he portrayed a 16 - year - old Tom Riddle, even though Coulson was 24 years old at the time. However, in 2007, director David Yates indicated on MTV that Coulson would not reprise his role in Half - Blood Prince, since, at 29, he was now too old. He also wrote the lyrics and book for a rock musical called The Fallen which was performed at Bedford Modern School in 1998. As of 2010, Coulson currently resides and works in New York City as an actor and director. Filmography Films and short films Year Film Role Notes 2002 The Four Feathers Drummer Boy Uncredited Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 16 - year - old Tom Riddle / Lord Voldemort Nominated - Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast The Hours Ralph Partridge Helper at Hogarth Press, run by Leonard Woolf 2005 Take Me Back Charlie 2007 Last Night Nick 2012 I Am Nasrine Tommy Gayby Aaron Leaving Circadia Colin 2013 Amateurs Evan 2014 Love is Strange Ian Television Year Title Role Notes Love in a Cold Climate Matt Radlett Miniseries Weirdsister College Ben Stemson Main role ; 13 episodes 2002 The Forsyte Saga Jolly Forsyte Episodes : `` Episode # 1.5 '', `` Episode # 1.6 '' 2003 Hornblower : Loyalty Midshipman John ' Jack ' Hammond Television film Charles II : The Power and The Passion James, Duke of Monmouth 4 episodes Little Britain Joe Episode : `` Hard - Boiled Egg Eating '' 2005 Agatha Christie 's Marple Edmund Swettenham Beethoven Archduke Rudolph Miniseries ; 2 episodes Brief Encounters Adam Episode : `` Lost & Found '' 2009 The Battery 's Down : Losing My Mind Raoul Episode : `` Losing My Mind '' Jeffery & Cole Casserole Episode : `` The Becky '' Gossip Girl Ivan Episode : `` Touch of Eva '' 2011 Wiener & Wiener Garry 3 episodes The Good Wife Andre Bergson Episode : `` Death Row Tip '' 2017 Nashville Damien George 5 episodes Audio drama Year Title Role 2007 Doctor Who : The Bride of Peladon Pelleas 2008 Doctor Who : The Haunting of Thomas Brewster Robert McIntosh Theatre King Richard II - Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Desales University ( 2018 ) King Richard Shakespeare in Love - Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, Desales University ( 2018 ) Lord Wessex Travesties - McCarter Theatre, New Jersey ( 2012 ) Tristan Tzara Ghosts - Gate Theatre, London ( 2007 ) Osvald Festen - UK Tour ( 2006 ) Christian Journey 's End - Comedy Theatre, London ( 2004 ) Raleigh Romeo and Juliet - Liverpool Playhouse, Liverpool ( 2002 ) Romeo References Jump up ^ Vineyard, Jennifer ( 25 June 2007 ). `` ' Harry Potter ' Casting Call Could Help Ron Weasley Find Perfect Shade Of Lavender / Director David Yates also hopes to fill role of Tom Riddle at another open casting call ''. MTV. Archived from the original on 27 June 2007. Retrieved 2009 - 05 - 11. Jump up ^ `` Coulson Photography ''. Archived from the original on 25 December 2010. External links Christian Coulson on IMDb `` Interview for Chamber of Secrets ''. BBC. `` Potty about his Playhouse role ''. Liverpool Daily Post. 27 September 2002. `` BBC Hotseat Interview ''. BBC. 29 November 2002. Retrieved 2 January 2010. 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Question: who played young tom riddle in the chamber of secrets
Answer: Christian Peter Coulson