English actor known for child leads in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Finding Neverland, later in TV series Bates Motel and The Good Doctor.
Background
Born in London, England, into a literary family, Highmore studied Spanish and Arabic at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, while continuing to act.
Career
He played Peter Llewelyn Davies opposite Johnny Depp in “Finding Neverland” and the title role in Tim Burton’s “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” He led “August Rush” and “The Spiderwick Chronicles” before transitioning to television with A&E’s “Bates Motel” as Norman Bates and ABC’s “The Good Doctor.”
Style
Highmore is known for precise quiet performances and accent work that often disguises his English origins, and he has written and produced episodes of his lead series.
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