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Date Of BirthFebruary 14, 1992
FactHas played the son of two Ophelias: Helena Bonham Carter in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Kate Winslet in Finding Neverland (2004).


Freddie Highmore is an English actor who made his film debut in the 2004 film Five Children and It. He has since starred in the films Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, August Rush, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Bates Motel.

Highmore was born on February 14, 1992, in Camden, London, England. His mother, Sue Latimer, is a talent agent whose clients include actors Daniel Radcliffe and Imelda Staunton. His father, Edward Highmore, is an actor who has appeared in such films as Shakespeare in Love and Love Actually. He has two older brothers, Thomas and Albert.

Highmore was educated at Highgate School, an independent school in North London. He then attended Emmanuel College, Cambridge, where he studied Spanish and Arabic.

Highmore’s first film role was in the 2004 film Five Children and It, based on the E. Nesbit novel of the same name. He subsequently starred in the films Finding Neverland (2004), Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), August Rush (2007), The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008), and Bates Motel (2013-2017).

Highmore’s performance in Finding Neverland earned him a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for Best Young Actor, and he was nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor. For his work on Bates Motel, he was nominated for a People’s Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actor.

Highmore’s net worth is estimated to be $4 million. He has earned this through his successful acting career. His salary is not known at this time.

Highmore has been in a relationship with actress Dakota Fanning since 2011. The couple has one child together, a daughter named Lily-Rose Melody Highmore, born in 2012.

General Info

Full NameFreddie Highmore
Date Of BirthFebruary 14, 1992
Height1.78 m
ProfessionScreenwriter, Voice Actor
EducationEmmanuel College, Cambridge
NationalityEnglish

Family

ParentsSue Latimer, Edward Highmore
SiblingsBertie Highmore

Accomplishments

AwardsBFCA Critics' Choice Award for Best Young Actor, Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male, Saturn Award, Satellite Special Achievement Award for Outstanding New Talent
NominationsCritics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series, Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor/Actress, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture, Satellite Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama, Screen Actors Guild Award ...
MoviesAugust Rush, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Spiderwick Chronicles, The Art of Getting By, Finding Neverland, Astro Boy, A Good Year, The Golden Compass, Arthur and the Invisibles, Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard, Two Brothers, Five Children and It, Women Talking Dirty, Justin and the Kni...
TV ShowsBates Motel

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Quotes

#Quote
1[on celebrity] As long as you don't stand on the corner and wave your arms about, people don't notice you too much.
2Scary is good. Kids like going to a movie and being really scared rather than fake scared.
3[Talking about his dressing room demands] Because I'm a spoiled little brat, I absolutely always insist on a table and chair and lighting. This February I'm even going to demand heating.
4It's nice to pick up the guitar now and again and play back the songs and be reminded of the film -- but if you gave me any other songs to play, I wouldn't be very good at them.
5[Talking about being treated like an adult] That was really important for me, although I think I am a bit more mature than some kids my age because I've spent more time with adults. And I haven't grown my hair over my eyes or anything.
6I try and stay a normal kid as much as possible. At the weekend I play soccer with my friends.
7I try to stay a normal boy as much as possible. I play soccer on the weekend with my friend. I play video games, but not as much as Mike Teavee [the video-game addict in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)]. I quite enjoy soccer games. I support the team called Arsenal. They just won the [English Football Association] Cup.
8I'm not sure what I would like to do when I'm older. I might want to travel and see the world. That would be quite fun.
9Well, you just sort of think about what the character's thinking, and then you're in the character.
10When I left the set of Finding Neverland (2004), I was quite upset, because I thought I wouldn't see Johnny again. And Charlie wants to go back to the chocolate factory. We both got our wishes.

Facts

#Fact
1Freddie Highmore was born in 1992 just seven months before the death of Anthony Perkins. Both actors played Norman Bates in Bates Motel (2013) and Psycho (1960) respectively.
2Freddie Highmore was born in 1992 just seven months before the death of Anthony Perkins. Both actors played Norman Bates in Bates Motel (2013) and Psycho (1960).
3Attended LSE Summer School in 2011.
4Has worked at Gulf Bank in Kuwait in 2012 as an intern.
5Has scored four A* grades in A-levels (maths, further maths, French and Spanish).
6For his third year of the Cambridge course he has been working at a law firm in Madrid translating documents.
7Graduated from The University of Cambridge with a double first in Arabic and Spanish.
8Friends with the Narnia actor Skandar Keynes.
9[2008] He sat his AS Levels in English Language, English Literature, Maths, Spanish, French, Latin, Geography, Biology, Chemistry and Physics for his GCSE.
10He is a supporter of the Arsenal Football Club.
11Freddie has achieved 10 A* grades on his GCSEs (English language, English literature, maths, Spanish, French, Latin, geography, biology, chemistry and physics).
12Has played the son of two Ophelias: Helena Bonham Carter in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005) and Kate Winslet in Finding Neverland (2004).
13Is fluent in French and Spanish.
14The voice of 'Pantalaimon' in The Golden Compass (2007) was originally recorded by an adult actor but the filmmakers decided it made the character sound too old, so they cast Freddie instead. 'Pantalaimon' was originally going to be voiced by his co-star from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), Adam Godley.
15His favorite actor is Johnny Depp, his co-star in Finding Neverland (2004) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
16Was originally supposed to star in December Boys (2007) but had to pull out because his grandmother was sick and he couldn't go to Australia to film.
17His mother Sue Latimer is his agent. One of her clients is Imelda Staunton. She also represents his friend Daniel Radcliffe.
18Actress Helena Bonham Carter has played his mother three times: in his first film Women Talking Dirty (1999), his most famous role Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005), and (as his stepmother) in the BBC film Toast (2010).
19Began acting in small parts on TV shows when he was 7.
20Learns French.
21Plays the clarinet and enjoys soccer and video games. Learning to play the guitar.
22His real brother, Bertie Highmore, played his brother in Women Talking Dirty (1999).
23Won an Empire Award for Best Newcomer for his role in Finding Neverland (2004).
24Said it was hard to concentrate during filming of the final scene of Finding Neverland (2004) with Johnny Depp in London because fans were standing off-camera screaming "We love you Johnny!"
25During the shooting of Finding Neverland (2004), his favorite action was the demolition of the playhouse.
26His real father, Edward Highmore, played his father in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001).
27Is a football fan.
28Finding Neverland (2004) director Marc Forster decided to schedule one of Highmore's toughest scenes (where he tears up a book and demolishes a playhouse) on his second day of filming, deliberately so other cast members could see the child act and change their attitude towards working with him.
29Johnny Depp requested him to play Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Pictures

Movies

Actor

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Canterville Ghost2017pre-productionThe Duke of Cheshire
Bates Motel2013-2017TV SeriesNorman Bates
Close to the Enemy2016TV Mini-SeriesVictor Ferguson
Holding Patterns2016Charlie
The Journey2016/IIIJack
Justin and the Knights of Valour2013Justin (voice)
The Art of Getting By2011George Zinavoy
Toast2010TV MovieNigel Slater
Arthur 3: la guerre des deux mondes2010Arthur (voice)
'Master Harold' ... And the Boys2010Hally Ballard
Astro Boy vs. The Junkyard Pirates2010Video shortAstro (voice)
Arthur et la vengeance de Maltazard2009Arthur
Astro Boy: The Video Game2009Video GameAstro Boy (voice)
Astro Boy2009Astro Toby (voice)
Kis Vuk2008Little Jack (voice)
The Spiderwick Chronicles2008Jared Grace Simon Grace
The Spiderwick Chronicles2008Video GameJared Grace Simon Grace (voice)
The Golden Compass2007Video GamePantalaimon (voice)
The Golden Compass2007Pantalaimon (voice)
August Rush2007Evan Taylor - 'August Rush'
Arthur and the Invisibles2006Arthur
A Good Year2006Young Max
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory2005Charlie Bucket
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory2005Video GameCharlie Bucket (voice)
Five Children and It2004Robert
Finding Neverland2004Peter Llewelyn Davies
Two Brothers2004Raoul Normandin
I Saw You2002TV SeriesOscar Bingley
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story2001TV SeriesSon at Playground
The Mists of Avalon2001TV Mini-SeriesYoung Arthur
Happy Birthday Shakespeare2000TV MovieSteven Green
Walking on the Moon1999TV MovieLittle boy (scenes deleted)
Women Talking Dirty1999Sam

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bates Motel2016TV Series written by - 1 episode

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Bates Motel2014TV Series performer - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Road Games2015very special thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Sidewalks Entertainment2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Last Call with Carson Daly2015TV SeriesHimself - Guest
20th Annual Critics' Choice Movie Awards2015TV SpecialHimself
Bates Motel Inside the Casting Room2014ShortHimself
Bates Motel: After Hours2014TV SeriesHimself / Himself - Guest
Bates Motel Comic Con2013ShortHimself
Hello! Hollywood2013TV SeriesHimself
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon2013TV SeriesHimself - Guest
Breakfast2008-2011TV SeriesHimself - Actor / Himself
Big Morning Buzz Live2011TV SeriesHimself
GMTV2008-2010TV SeriesHimself
Troldspejlet2009TV SeriesHimself - Actor / Arthur
Le grand journal de Canal+2009TV Series documentaryHimself
Made in Hollywood2009TV SeriesHimself
The Bonnie Hunt Show2009TV SeriesHimself
Entertainment Tonight2008-2009TV SeriesHimself
The Golden Compass: Daemons2008Video documentary shortHimself
Getaway2008TV SeriesHimself - Celebrity traveller
Martha2008TV SeriesHimself
Access Hollywood2007TV SeriesHimself
London Tonight2007TV SeriesHimself
CMT Hot 20 Countdown2007TV SeriesHimself
Postcards from Provence2007Video documentaryHimself
HypaSpace2007TV Series documentaryHimself
Arthur and the Invisibles: The Making of the Year's Greatest Adventure2007TV Movie documentaryArthur
DP/30: Conversations About Movies2007TV SeriesHimself
Attack of the Squirrels!2005Video documentary shortCharlie Bucket
Rove Live2005TV SeriesHimself
The Wonderful World of Roald Dahl2005TV Movie documentaryHimself
Today2005TV SeriesHimself
Becoming Oompa-Loompa2005Video documentary shortCharlie Bucket
Live with Kelly and Michael2005TV SeriesHimself
HBO First Look2005TV Series documentaryHimself
Finding Neverland: On the Red Carpet2005Video shortHimself
Empire Movie Awards 20052005TV SpecialHimself
11th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards2005TV SpecialHimself - Nominee: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
The Early Show2005TV SeriesHimself
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Designer Chocolate2005Video documentary shortHimself
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: Different Faces, Different Flavors2005Video documentary shortHimself
Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show2004TV SeriesHimself
The Oprah Winfrey Show2004TV SeriesHimself
Film '722004TV SeriesHimself
Service Natur2004TV Series documentaryRaoul

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Death Battle2015TV SeriesAstro Boy

Awards

Won Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2011Irina PalmIrina Palm d'OrWorst British ActorThe Art of Getting By (2011)
2008Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Performance by a Younger ActorAugust Rush (2007)
2007Capri Exploit AwardCapri, HollywoodAugust Rush (2007)
2006Critics Choice AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Young ActorCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005Critics Choice AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Young ActorFinding Neverland (2004)
2005Empire AwardEmpire Awards, UKBest NewcomerFinding Neverland (2004)
2005Sierra AwardLas Vegas Film Critics Society AwardsYouth in FilmFinding Neverland (2004)
2005OFTA Film AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Youth PerformanceFinding Neverland (2004)
2005PFCS AwardPhoenix Film Critics Society AwardsBest Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - MaleCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005Special Achievement AwardSatellite AwardsOutstanding New Talent
2005Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble CastFinding Neverland (2004)
2004PFCS AwardPhoenix Film Critics Society AwardsBest Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - MaleFinding Neverland (2004)

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
2016Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsDrama Lead ActorBates Motel (2013)
2015Critics' Choice TV AwardCritics Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Drama SeriesBates Motel (2013)
2014Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Actor in a Television SeriesBates Motel (2013)
2014Critics' Choice TV AwardCritics Choice Television AwardsBest Actor in a Drama SeriesBates Motel (2013)
2014People's Choice AwardPeople's Choice Awards, USAFavorite TV Anti-HeroBates Motel (2013)
2013Gold Derby TV AwardGold Derby AwardsBreakthrough Performer of the YearBates Motel (2013)
2013Satellite AwardSatellite AwardsBest Actor in a Series, DramaBates Motel (2013)
2010Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actor/ActressAstro Boy (2009)
2009Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Performance by a Younger ActorThe Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
2009Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young ActorThe Spiderwick Chronicles (2008)
2008Critics Choice AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Young ActorAugust Rush (2007)
2008Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young ActorAugust Rush (2007)
2007Critics Choice AwardBroadcast Film Critics Association AwardsBest Young ActorA Good Year (2006)
2007Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Actor or ActressArthur et les Minimoys (2006)
2006Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Performance by a Younger ActorCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2006Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young ActorCharlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005Saturn AwardAcademy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, USABest Performance by a Younger ActorFinding Neverland (2004)
2005Gold Derby AwardGold Derby AwardsBreakthrough PerformanceFinding Neverland (2004)
2005ALFS AwardLondon Critics Circle Film AwardsBritish Newcomer of the YearFinding Neverland (2004)
2005MTV Movie AwardMTV Movie AwardsBreakthrough MaleFinding Neverland (2004)
2005OFTA Film AwardOnline Film & Television AssociationBest Breakthrough Performance - MaleFinding Neverland (2004)
2005ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting RoleFinding Neverland (2004)
2005ActorScreen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion PictureFinding Neverland (2004)
2005Young Artist AwardYoung Artist AwardsBest Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young ActorFinding Neverland (2004)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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