Born from a family with a filmmaking background, he made his cinematic debut at the age of seven in the Scottish comedy film ‘Women Talking Dirty.’ His performance was well-received, and he became well-known in British television and film throughout the years.
His most notable television job to date is his portrayal of Norman Bates in the American psychological horror drama television series ‘Bates Motel.’ He portrayed a schizophrenic character who develops multiple personality disorder as a result of his mother’s severe mistreatment as a child. His outstanding performance in the series earned him numerous nominations and the ‘People’s Choice Award.
Other notable achievements include his appearance in the film ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory,’ in which he co-starred with Hollywood star Johnny Depp. The picture was a commercial smash. It earned the young actor four nominations for prizes, two of which he won. He has also given his voice to animated films such as ‘Arthur and the Invisibles’ and ‘Astroboy.’ Alfred Thomas “Freddie” Highmore was born on February 14, 1992, in Camden Town, London, England, to actor Edward Highmore and talent agent Sue Latimer. Among her customers are well-known actors such as Daniel Radcliffe and Imelda Staunton. Albert Highmore, his younger brother, is also a musician. From the age of seven, he began performing in little roles on television. In the 1999 comedy picture ‘Women Talking Dirty,’ he made his film debut. He played the lead actress’s son, who becomes estranged from her partner owing to his commitment phobia.
The next year, he appeared in the BBC television film ‘Happy Birthday Shakespeare.’ In the TV miniseries ‘The Mists of Avalon,’ he played a teenage King Arthur.
Highmore attended a primary school in North London’s Hampstead Garden Suburb and then an independent institution called Highgate School. He later attended Emmanuel College at the University of Cambridge to further his education.