One thing is clear: no surgeon is quite like Dr. Shaun Murphy, and no one embodies him like Freddie Highmore (29)! In the hospital drama *The Good Doctor* (Seasons 1 to 4 available on RTL+), the charismatic British actor portrays the young surgeon who struggles with autism and savant syndrome. Highmore excels in this challenging role, a testament to his talent that began early in his career, having acted alongside Hollywood stars like Johnny Depp (58) and Kate Winslet (46). But what else do we know about the man who resurrected Norman Bates from *Psycho* with his acting prowess?
Breakthrough with *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Freddie Highmore’s acting journey began at the age of 7. After his initial major role alongside A-list Hollywood actors in 2004’s *When Dreams Learn to Fly*, he gained prominence a year later with *Charlie and the Chocolate Factory*. Since then, the now 29-year-old has been a fixture in both television and film, including notable work in *The Sound of the Heart* (2007).
In 2013, Highmore took on the role of Norman Bates, the infamous antagonist from the novel *Psycho*—previously portrayed by Anthony Perkins in the 1960 film—in *Bates Motel*. Over five seasons, Highmore delved deep into the character’s dark psyche, offering viewers a chilling portrayal of the serial killer.
A Social Media Absentee
Freddie Highmore has been portraying an autistic surgeon in *The Good Doctor* since 2017. Despite his rising fame and complex roles, he remains largely private. Not much is known about his personal life, and he is notably absent from social media. Although he has an official Instagram account with over 851,000 followers, it features no posts. As stated on his profile, he is “neither active on Instagram nor on any other social media platform.”
Freddie Highmore and Romance
Details about Highmore’s romantic life are also sparse. It is rumored that he dated his co-star Sarah Bolger (30), with whom he worked on *The Spiderwick Chronicles* in 2008. There have also been rumors of relationships with Dakota Fanning (27) and Abigail Breslin (25), though these were never officially confirmed.
Recently, Highmore revealed in the fall of 2021 on *Jimmy Kimmel Live!* that he is married, though he has kept his spouse’s identity private. Freddie Highmore appears to prefer keeping his personal life out of the public eye, focusing instead on his remarkable acting career.
