Post by Harriet on Apr 16, 2008 6:09:28 GMT -5
Alfred Thomas Highmore (born February 14, 1992), known professionally as Freddie Highmore, is an English actor.
Freddie was born in to a show business family. His mother, Sue Latimer, is a talent agent whose clients include Daniel Radcliffe, and his father, Edward Highmore, is an actor. He has a younger brother named Albert ("Bertie"), born in 1995. Freddie resides in Highgate, a suburb of north London and currently attends Highgate School.
Freddie 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. Freddie received several nominations and awards for the role, including a Broadcast Film Critics' Award and a Screen Actors' Guild Award nomination. In 2005, he played the part of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (adapted from the book by Roald Dahl). He was reportedly recommended for the role by Johnny Depp, who starred in Finding Neverland' and was very impressed by the young actor's performance.
Freddie next appeared in August Rush with Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams. It is the story of a musical prodigy named Evan Taylor (who is later given the stage name August Rush) and his journey to find his parents after they are separated at his birth. This movie received a wide release on November 21, 2007. He starred in The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the popular children's stories, released in the United States in February 2008. He plays American twins, Simon Grace and Jared Grace, alongside Sarah Bolger who plays their sister Mallory Grace. Freddie will voice the lead character in the upcoming digitally-animated film Astro Boy.
[glow=red,2,300]Trivia [/glow]
Johnny Depp requested him to play Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
Finding Neverland (2004) director Marc Forster decided to schedule one of Highmore's toughest scenes (where he tears up a book and demolishes a playhouse) on his second day of filming, deliberately so other cast members could see the child act and change their attitude towards working with him.
Is a soccer fan.
Has said he is not planning to continue acting as an adult.
His real father, Edward Highmore, played his father in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) (TV).
During the shooting of Finding Neverland (2004), his favorite action was the demolition of the playhouse.
Said it was hard to concentrate during filming of the final scene of Finding Neverland (2004) with Johnny Depp in London because fans were standing off-camera screaming "We love you Johnny!"
Won an Empire Award for Best Newcomer for his role in Finding Neverland (2004).
His real brother, Bertie Highmore, played his brother in Women Talking Dirty (1999).
Plays the clarinet and enjoys soccer and video games. Learning to play the guitar.
Favourite book is "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.
Learns French.
Began acting in small parts on TV shows when he was 7.
Actress Helena Bonham Carter has played his mother twice: in his first film Women Talking Dirty (1999) and his most famous role Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
His mother Sue Latimer is his agent. One of her clients is Imelda Staunton. She also represents his friend Daniel Radcliffe.
Was originally supposed to star in December Boys (2007) but had to pull out because his grandmother was sick and he couldn't go to Australia to film.
His favorite actor is Johnny Depp, his co-star in Finding Neverland (2004) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
The voice of 'Pantalaimon' in The Golden Compass (2007) was originally recorded by an adult actor but the filmmakers decided it made the character sound too old, so they cast Freddie instead.
[glow=red,2,300]Awards[/glow]
2008 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in August Rush (2007)
2006 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
2008 - Nominated - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in August Rush (2007)
2007 - Nominated - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in A Good Year (2006)
2006 - Won - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Won - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Empire Award Best Newcomer in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Sierra Award Youth in Film in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - MTV Movie Award Breakthrough Male
for: Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - PFCS Award Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2004 - Won - PFCS Award Best Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Golden Satellite Award Outstanding New Talent
2005 - Nominated - Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Finding Neverland (2004)
2006 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Won - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
Freddie was born in to a show business family. His mother, Sue Latimer, is a talent agent whose clients include Daniel Radcliffe, and his father, Edward Highmore, is an actor. He has a younger brother named Albert ("Bertie"), born in 1995. Freddie resides in Highgate, a suburb of north London and currently attends Highgate School.
Freddie 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. Freddie received several nominations and awards for the role, including a Broadcast Film Critics' Award and a Screen Actors' Guild Award nomination. In 2005, he played the part of Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (adapted from the book by Roald Dahl). He was reportedly recommended for the role by Johnny Depp, who starred in Finding Neverland' and was very impressed by the young actor's performance.
Freddie next appeared in August Rush with Keri Russell, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams. It is the story of a musical prodigy named Evan Taylor (who is later given the stage name August Rush) and his journey to find his parents after they are separated at his birth. This movie received a wide release on November 21, 2007. He starred in The Spiderwick Chronicles, based on the popular children's stories, released in the United States in February 2008. He plays American twins, Simon Grace and Jared Grace, alongside Sarah Bolger who plays their sister Mallory Grace. Freddie will voice the lead character in the upcoming digitally-animated film Astro Boy.
[glow=red,2,300]Trivia [/glow]
Johnny Depp requested him to play Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
Finding Neverland (2004) director Marc Forster decided to schedule one of Highmore's toughest scenes (where he tears up a book and demolishes a playhouse) on his second day of filming, deliberately so other cast members could see the child act and change their attitude towards working with him.
Is a soccer fan.
Has said he is not planning to continue acting as an adult.
His real father, Edward Highmore, played his father in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story (2001) (TV).
During the shooting of Finding Neverland (2004), his favorite action was the demolition of the playhouse.
Said it was hard to concentrate during filming of the final scene of Finding Neverland (2004) with Johnny Depp in London because fans were standing off-camera screaming "We love you Johnny!"
Won an Empire Award for Best Newcomer for his role in Finding Neverland (2004).
His real brother, Bertie Highmore, played his brother in Women Talking Dirty (1999).
Plays the clarinet and enjoys soccer and video games. Learning to play the guitar.
Favourite book is "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger.
Learns French.
Began acting in small parts on TV shows when he was 7.
Actress Helena Bonham Carter has played his mother twice: in his first film Women Talking Dirty (1999) and his most famous role Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
His mother Sue Latimer is his agent. One of her clients is Imelda Staunton. She also represents his friend Daniel Radcliffe.
Was originally supposed to star in December Boys (2007) but had to pull out because his grandmother was sick and he couldn't go to Australia to film.
His favorite actor is Johnny Depp, his co-star in Finding Neverland (2004) and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).
The voice of 'Pantalaimon' in The Golden Compass (2007) was originally recorded by an adult actor but the filmmakers decided it made the character sound too old, so they cast Freddie instead.
[glow=red,2,300]Awards[/glow]
2008 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in August Rush (2007)
2006 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Nominated - Saturn Award Best Performance by a Younger Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
2008 - Nominated - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in August Rush (2007)
2007 - Nominated - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in A Good Year (2006)
2006 - Won - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Won - Critics Choice Award Best Young Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Empire Award Best Newcomer in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Sierra Award Youth in Film in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - MTV Movie Award Breakthrough Male
for: Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - PFCS Award Best Performance by a Youth in a Lead or Supporting Role - Male in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2004 - Won - PFCS Award Best Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role - Male in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Won - Golden Satellite Award Outstanding New Talent
2005 - Nominated - Actor Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role in Finding Neverland (2004)
2006 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actor in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
2005 - Won - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Young Ensemble Cast in Finding Neverland (2004)
2005 - Nominated - Young Artist Award Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actor in Finding Neverland (2004)
