Alfred Thomas Highmore is an English actor known for his prominent roles in various films and television series. He gained recognition as a child actor in movies like "Finding Neverland" (2004), "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" (2005), "August Rush" (2007), and "The Spiderwick Chronicles" (2008). His exceptional performances earned him two consecutive Critics' Choice Movie Awards for Best Young Performer.
Highmore achieved further success by portraying Norman Bates in the drama-thriller series "Bates Motel" (2013-2017), which garnered him three nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actor in a Drama Series. He also received a People's Choice Award for his role in the series. In 2017, he took on the role of Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series "The Good Doctor," where he not only acted but also produced the show. His portrayal earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor.
