History of Freddie Highmore in Timeline

Freddie Highmore is an English actor recognized for his roles as a child actor in movies such as Finding Neverland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Arthur and the Invisibles, August Rush, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and Astro Boy. He won Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer twice and got two Screen Actors Guild Award nominations.

1971: Original Film

In 1971, the original version of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" film was released. Freddie Highmore chose not to see the 1971 film until after he was done filming.

February 1992: Alfred Thomas Highmore Born

In February 1992, Alfred Thomas Highmore was born. He is an English actor known for his roles in films as a child.

February 1992: Highmore's Birth and Family Background

In February 1992, Freddie Highmore was born in Camden Town, London, to Sue Latimer, a talent agent, and Edward Highmore, a former actor.

1999: Film Debut in Women Talking Dirty

In 1999, Freddie Highmore made his film debut in "Women Talking Dirty", playing the son of a woman estranged from her lover.

2001: Happy Birthday Shakespeare and Jack and the Beanstalk

In 2001, Freddie Highmore appeared in "Happy Birthday Shakespeare" and "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story", acting alongside family members.

2001: The Mists of Avalon

In 2001, Freddie Highmore played a young King Arthur in the TNT miniseries "The Mists of Avalon".

2004: Finding Neverland

In 2004, Freddie Highmore starred in "Finding Neverland", marking one of his early successful roles.

2004: Roles in Two Brothers, Five Children and It, Finding Neverland

In 2004, Freddie Highmore starred in "Two Brothers", "Five Children and It", and had a breakthrough performance in "Finding Neverland", earning awards and nominations.

2005: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Role

In 2005, Freddie Highmore portrayed Charlie Bucket in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory", earning accolades for his performance.

October 2006: A Good Year Release

In October 2006, Freddie Highmore appeared in "A Good Year", released in the UK.

December 2006: Arthur and the Invisibles Release

In December 2006, Freddie Highmore began portraying Arthur Montgomery in "Arthur and the Invisibles", which was released.

2006: Arthur and the Invisibles

In 2006, Freddie Highmore starred in "Arthur and the Invisibles", adding to his list of starring roles as a child actor.

November 2007: Moved to North London

In November 2007, Freddie Highmore moved to North London.

November 2007: August Rush Release

In November 2007, Freddie Highmore starred in "August Rush", which received a wide release.

2007: August Rush

In 2007, Freddie Highmore starred in "August Rush", continuing his career as a child actor.

2008: GCSE Achievements

In 2008, Freddie Highmore excelled in his GCSE exams, achieving A* grades across multiple subjects, showcasing his academic prowess.

2008: The Spiderwick Chronicles

In 2008, Freddie Highmore starred in "The Spiderwick Chronicles", adding to his list of starring roles as a child actor.

2009: Astro Boy

In 2009, Freddie Highmore starred in "Astro Boy", continuing his career as a child actor.

2009: Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard

In 2009, Highmore voiced the protagonist Arthur Montgomery in "Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard".

December 2010: Toast Airing

In December 2010, Freddie Highmore played the main role in "Toast", a BBC biographical film about chef Nigel Slater.

2010: A-Level Achievements

In 2010, Freddie Highmore achieved A* grades in his A-level exams in maths, further maths, French and Spanish.

2010: Enrolled at Emmanuel College, Cambridge

In 2010, Freddie Highmore began his studies at Emmanuel College, Cambridge.

2010: Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds

In 2010, Highmore voiced the protagonist Arthur Montgomery in "Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds".

2011: Attended Summer School

In 2011, Freddie Highmore attended the London School of Economics to study finance at summer school during the summer break at Cambridge.

2011: The Art of Getting By Release

In 2011, Freddie Highmore co-starred in the romantic comedy-drama "The Art of Getting By".

2012: Interned at Gulf Bank in Kuwait

In 2012, Freddie Highmore worked as an intern at Gulf Bank in Kuwait.

2013: Bates Motel Premiere

In 2013, Freddie Highmore began starring as Norman Bates in the drama-thriller series "Bates Motel".

2013: Justin and the Knights of Valour and Bates Motel

In 2013, Freddie Highmore voiced the title character in "Justin and the Knights of Valour" and began portraying Norman Bates in "Bates Motel".

August 2014: NBC Pilot Script Purchase

In August 2014, NBC purchased a comedy pilot script written and executive produced by Freddie Highmore and Kerry Ehrin.

2014: Graduated from Cambridge

In 2014, Freddie Highmore graduated from Emmanuel College, Cambridge, earning a double first in Spanish and Arabic.

2014: Critics' Choice Nomination

In 2014, Freddie Highmore received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series for "Bates Motel".

2015: Libertines Music Video

In 2015, Freddie Highmore appeared in The Libertines' music video for "You're My Waterloo".

2015: Critics' Choice Nomination

In 2015, Freddie Highmore received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor in a Drama Series for "Bates Motel".

2016: Close to the Enemy and The Journey

In 2016, Freddie Highmore starred in the miniseries "Close to the Enemy" and the film "The Journey".

2017: The Good Doctor and Golden Globe Nomination

In 2017, Freddie Highmore starred in "The Good Doctor" and was nominated for a Golden Globe.

2017: The Good Doctor Premiere

In 2017, Freddie Highmore started in "The Good Doctor" series, playing Dr. Shaun Murphy and also serving as a producer.

2017: People's Choice Award for Bates Motel

In 2017, Freddie Highmore won a People's Choice Award for his performance in "Bates Motel".

August 2018: Formation of Alfresco Pictures

In August 2018, Freddie Highmore formed his production company, Alfresco Pictures.

August 2019: Homesick Development

In August 2019, it was reported that Freddie Highmore will co-write and executive produce "Homesick", a dark comedy.

September 2021: Marriage Revealed

In September 2021, Freddie Highmore revealed that he had recently married during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!.

2024: The Good Doctor End

In 2024, Freddie Highmore concluded his run in "The Good Doctor".

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