Freddie Highmore is an English actor and voice artist who rose to fame for playing Peter Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland and Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He won a People’s Choice Award and three Critics’ Choice Award nominations for his role as Norman Bates in the hit television series Bates Motel. He also earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor for his cast as Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor. In addition to acting, the actor is also noted for his work as a voice artist, having voiced in several films, including Arthur and the Invisibles, A Fox’s Tale, Astro Boy, Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds, Justin and the Knights of Valour, and The Canterville Ghost. So, who is Freddie Highmore? Here’s everything we know about the actor.
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Freddie Highmore Biography
Freddie Highmore was born on the 14th of February 1992, in Camden Town, London, England, United Kingdom. He’s currently 32 years old.
| Birth Name | Alfred Thomas Highmore |
| Nickname | High |
| Date of Birth | February 14, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Camden Town, London, England |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Sun Sign | Aquarius |
| Profession | Actor, Voice Artist |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | English |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Klarissa Munz |
| Residence | London, England |
Family
- Father – Edward Highmore (Actor)
- Mother – Sue Latimer (Talent Agent)
- Siblings – Albert ‘Bertie’ Highmore (Younger Brother)
Education
Freddie Highmore went to the Hampstead Garden Suburb, a primary school, and an independent school, Highgate School in North London.
He earned his first-class honors in Arabic and Spanish from Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge.
Freddie Highmore Personal Life
Freddie Highmore was in a relationship with American actress, Abigail Breslin in 2016.
He married a British woman named Klarissa Munz in 2021.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet – 5 feet 10 inches Centimeters – 178 cm Meters – 1.78 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 70 kg Pounds – 154 lbs |
| Body Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Dark Brown |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
| Distinctive Features | Blue eyes Towering height |
Professional Statistics
Film Debut
Freddie made his onscreen debut in 1999 in the movie Women Talking Dirty for his role as Sam.
As a voice actor, he lent his voice to the character Pantalaimon in the 2007 fantasy adventure film The Golden Compass, based on Northern Lights, the first novel in Philip Pullman’s trilogy His Dark Materials.
Television Debut
Highmore earned his first major role as Steven Green in the 2000 television film Happy Birthday Shakespeare.
Famous For
Freddie Highmore gained popularity for his roles as Peter Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland (2004), Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Norman Bates in the hit television series Bates Motel, and Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor.
His other major credits include August Rush (2007), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), Arthur and the Invisibles (2006), Five Children and It (2004), and The Art of Getting By (2011).
Favorite Things
- Food – Italian pizza and pasta, Chinese food
- Actor – Johnny Depp
- Football Club – Arsenal F.C.
- Place – South France
- Color – Blue
Freddie Highmore Net Worth
As of 2024, Freddie Highmore’s net worth is estimated to be $8 million. The majority of his fortune comes from his film and television appearances.
Trivia
He began his acting career at the age of seven doing small roles on television.
Freddie is a huge fan of soccer. He is a supporter of the Arsenal Football Club.
He received several awards and nominations for his role in Finding Neverland, including a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Performer, and nominations for the Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role.
His father Edward played his father in Hallmark Entertainment’s television film Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story in 2001.
He was cast alongside Emma Roberts in the romantic comedy-drama The Art of Getting By in 2011.
Johnny Depp requested him to play Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
He worked as an intern at Gulf Bank in Kuwait in 2012.
In addition to his native tongue, he is fluent in Arabic, French, and Spanish.
Highmore has appeared in several video games including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Golden Compass, and Astro Boy: The Video Game.
Highmore voiced the character of Duke of Cheshire in the animated film adaptation of The Canterville Ghost.