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Freddie Highmore Biography

Birth Name:Alfred Thomas Highmore

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actor, Producer, Director, Writer, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Has received the Empire Award for Most Promising Newcomer
Supported the Foundation Rafa Nadal at the 2011 Juntos Por La Integracion charity event
Quote: "I try to stay a normal boy as much as possible․ I play soccer on the weekend with my friends․"
Has often worked alongside Helena Bonham Carter
Received his role in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" after the film's star Johnny Depp became impressed with him during the filming of "Finding Neverland․"
Appeared in the 2004 Prodigy music video for the song "Girls․"
Possesses the ability to speak French fluently

Awards

2004PFCS Award-Best Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male: winner
2005Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2005Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2005Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor: winner
2005Empire Award-Best Newcomer: winner
2005Gold Derby Film Award-Breakthrough Performance: nominated
2005Sierra Award-Youth in Film: winner
2005ALFS Award-British Newcomer of the Year: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Breakthrough Male: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
2005OFTA Film Award-Best Youth Performance: winner
2005PFCS Award-Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male: winner
2005Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2005Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast: winner
2006Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2006Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor: winner
2006Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2007Capri Exploit Award-: winner
2007Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor: nominated
2007Young Artist Award-Best Performance in an International Feature Film - Leading Young Actor or Actress: nominated
2008Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: winner
2008Critics Choice Award-Best Young Actor: nominated
2008Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2009Saturn Award-Best Performance by a Younger Actor: nominated
2009Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor: nominated
2010Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role - Young Actor/Actress: nominated
2011Irina Palm-Worst British Actor: winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Breakthrough Performer of the Year: nominated
2014Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
2014Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2014People's Choice Award-Favorite TV Anti-Hero: nominated
2014Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2017Saturn Award-Best Actor on Television: nominated
2017Chainsaw Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2018People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2018Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Drama: nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Leo-Best Dramatic Series: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated