Freddie Highmore

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Freddie Highmore
Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket in the 2005 film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Born
February 14, 1992 (age 14)
London, England, United Kingdom
Occupation
Child actor
Career milestones
Finding Neverland (2004)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)

Alfred Thomas Highmore[1] (born February 14, 1992) is an English child actor.

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[edit] Biography

Highmore was born in London, England to a show business family; his mother is a talent agent and his father is an actor. He began acting with small parts on TV at the age of 7. In 2004, he had a major breakthrough with his critically acclaimed performance as Peter in Finding Neverland. Highmore received several nominations and awards for the role, including a Broadcast Film Critics' Award and a Screen Actors' Guild Award nomination. He also began a lasting friendship with costar Johnny Depp during production.

In 2005, Highmore played the part of Charlie Bucket in the blockbuster film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (adapted from the book by Roald Dahl). He was allegedly recommended for the role by Johnny Depp, who was very impressed by the young actor's performance in Finding Neverland.

Another notable role is young Raoul in Two Brothers, directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud, in which he acts together with a tiger cub. Shots with a full grown tiger were created using animatronics.

Upcoming films include A Good Year, Arthur and the Invisibles, and August Rush.

[edit] Selected filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2007 The Spiderwick Chronicles Jared Grace, Simon Grace
2006 Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur
August Rush August Rush
A Good Year Young Max
2005 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie Bucket
2004 Finding Neverland Peter Llewelyn-Davies
Five Children and It Robert
Two Brothers Young Raoul

[edit] Awards

2006 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Young Actor for Charlie and the Chocolate Factory — Won
2005 MTV Movie Awards
Breakthrough Male for Finding Neverland — Nominated
2005 Saturn Awards
Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Finding Neverland — Nominated
2005 Young Artist Awards
Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast for Finding Neverland — Won
Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor for Finding Neverland — Nominated
2005 Empire Awards, UK
Best Newcomer for Finding Neverland — Won
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Finding Neverland — Nominated
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Finding Neverland — Nominated
2005 Satellite Awards
Outstanding New Talent — Won
2005 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Best Young Actor for Finding Neverland — Won
2005 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
Youth in Film for Finding Neverland — won
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
Best Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male for Finding Neverland — Won

[edit] References

  1. ^ Births, Marriages & Deaths Index of England & Wales, 1984-2004 listed birth name as 'Alfred Thomas Highmore'.

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