Freddie Highmore, born on June 9, 1992, in England, is a British actor who began acting at the age of seven in 1999. Coming from a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry, Highmore was introduced to acting early on. His father, Edward Highmore, is a well-known actor, and his mother, Sue Latimer, is a respected talent agent. In interviews, Freddie has credited his mother for organizing his first auditions. What initially started as a fun activity soon evolved into a promising career.
Freddie Highmore made his acting debut in the film Women Talking Dirty, where he appeared alongside Helena Bonham Carter. Though he had several roles in television films early in his career, it was his performance in the critically acclaimed 2004 film Finding Neverland that brought him widespread recognition. In this role, inspired by the story of Peter Pan’s creation, Highmore’s nuanced performance generated Oscar buzz and significantly raised his profile.
Following the success of Finding Neverland, Freddie Highmore starred in other notable films such as Five Children and It, an adaptation of the E. Nesbit novel, and the 2005 hit Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where he played the lead role of Charlie Bucket. These performances further solidified his reputation as a talented child actor.
According to his biography, Highmore was among the youngest actors ever considered for an Academy Award nomination at the time. Although he was not ultimately nominated, his work earned him critical praise and nominations for other honors, including the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role. The SAG Awards, presented annually by the Screen Actors Guild‐American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), recognize exceptional performances in film and television.
| Net Worth 2021: | 8 million |
