Freddie Highmore

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Name:
Freddie Highmore
Real name:
Alfred Thomas Highmore
Who is:
Birth date:
(33 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
154 lb (70 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Freddie Highmore Biography

Freddie Highmore is an actor, screenwriter, and director. He's best known for his early roles in family films like "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "Finding Neverland," plus the drama "August Rush," where he landed the lead role at just 15. He also stars in the hit series "The Good Doctor," playing a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome.
Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore

Childhood

Alfred Thomas Highmore was born on February 14, 1992, in London. Three years later, his younger brother Bertie was born. Both parents work in show business: his father Edward is an established British actor, while his mother Sue Latimer is a talent manager who's launched many British stars' careers. His mother's industry connections helped Freddie land his first auditions.
Freddie Highmore as a child
Freddie Highmore as a child
Freddie grew up in Highgate, an upscale London neighborhood. His well-off parents enrolled him in a local private school. After graduating high school, the already-famous actor enrolled at Cambridge University. Highmore majored in modern languages, studying Arabic and Spanish. Later, he began to study French independently.
Freddie Highmore with his mother, Sue Latimer
Freddie Highmore with his mother, Sue Latimer

Acting Career

Freddie Highmore first appeared on set in 1999 at the age of seven. He made his debut alongside his brother in the British comedy series "Women Talking Dirty," playing a small role. He later appeared in several small roles in other British series, such as "Happy Birthday Shakespeare" (2000) and "I Saw You" (2002).
Freddie Highmore in «Women Talking Dirty» (1999)
Highmore also worked in American television. In 2001, he was cast in the mini-series "The Mists of Avalon," playing a young King Arthur. His first major film role came in 2004 in the family movie "Two Brothers." The worldwide release of this film gave his career a major boost.

Freddie's major breakthrough came with the family drama "Finding Neverland" (2004), based on the hit play about writer J.M. Barrie, who created the legendary Peter Pan story. The main roles were played by Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet, and Highmore portrayed their son. The film forged strong connections between Highmore and his co-stars.
Freddie Highmore and Johnny Depp
Freddie Highmore and Johnny Depp
So impressed was Depp with Highmore's talent that he invited the young actor to star in Tim Burton's "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" the following year. The 2005 release catapulted Freddie into the ranks of Hollywood's most sought-after child actors.
Freddie Highmore Reflects On Filming «Charlie & The Chocolate Factory
In 2006, Highmore starred in the romantic film "A Good Year" and voiced the main character in "Arthur and the Invisibles." He later snagged a leading role in the drama "August Rush," starring alongside Robin Williams and Keri Russell.
Frieddie in August Rush
In 2013, Highmore took on the series "Bates Motel" — a reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock's iconic "Psycho." He played the key character, Norman Bates, a schizophrenic serial killer. Many viewers found his portrayal even more chilling than Anthony Perkins' original performance. Vera Farmiga, playing his mother Norma, was his main co-star for all four seasons. Critics worldwide raved about his performance, earning him multiple Saturn and Satellite Award nominations. The series concluded in 2017.
Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates
Freddie Highmore as Norman Bates
Critics agree that this role allowed Highmore to successfully shed his "child actor" label and establish himself as a rising star. Highmore has closely watched the career of family friend Daniel Radcliffe (his mother was Radcliffe's agent) and still admires how Radcliffe successfully moved beyond his Harry Potter image.
Freddie Highmore Found Killing People On Bates Motel Cathartic
In 2017, Highmore starred in the medical series "The Good Doctor," created by the maker of "House M.D." He played Dr. Shaun Murphy, a young autistic surgeon and savant with an extraordinary gift for healing. Despite his genius, his condition often triggers internal fears, and his social development remains childlike.
The Good Doctor – Official Trailer
The series received high ratings and was renewed for several seasons. Highmore was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actor in a Drama Series.

In 2018, Highmore founded production company Alfresco Pictures, seeking a broader presence in the film industry. In March 2021, his company released the series "Leonardo," a fictionalized account of the brilliant Florentine inventor's life. Aidan Turner played Leonardo da Vinci, and Highmore appeared as Stefano Giraldi, an ambitious Milanese lawman. Highmore also starred in the 2021 action movie "The Vault," though it failed to make an impact at the box office.

Freddie Highmore's Personal Life

Highmore currently calls London home. He is close friends with Vera Farmiga and is the godfather of her son Finn.

Highmore keeps his personal life pretty private. He's been linked to Dakota Fanning back in 2009, and later had a relationship with Abigail Breslin in 2016.

Highmore's 2021 marriage to Klarissa Munz caught fans completely off guard – he'd managed to keep the entire relationship under wraps. Highmore shared on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Freddie Highmore on Getting Married
Highmore never actually revealed his wife's name – journalists had to piece together her identity from clues. What we do know is that Klarissa is British, studied theology at Cambridge University, and works as a web designer.
Freddie Highmore and Klarissa Munz
Freddie Highmore and Klarissa Munz
In his free time, Highmore enjoys playing football and the clarinet.

Freddie Highmore Now

Highmore remains focused on "The Good Doctor." In April 2023, it was announced that the series was renewed for a seventh season.

Freddie Highmore: latest news and articles

  • Somehow I didn`t like the series «The Good Doctor», or maybe the medical topic is not close to me..
    2021-05-13 21:14:32
  • Several years ago I watched a film with him, «Fairyland». Depp and Winslet also play there by the way, so the actors are awesome and Highmore at such a young age played with a bang.
    2021-05-04 19:26:52
  • I love The Good Doctor, starring Highmore. The plot is unusual, and Freddie Highmore`s play is simply mesmerizing!
    2021-03-29 16:43:03
  • I remember very well the early roles of Freddie Highmore, such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, August Rush, Arthur and the Miniputes. Even as a child I had such a book. What a book, what a movie - incredible!
    2021-03-11 19:16:16
  • This is the boy from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. So he got used to the role, despite the fact that he was a child, but even then he showed his professionalism.
    2021-03-10 22:23:52
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