Freddie Highmore
Encyclopedia
Alfred Thomas "Freddie" Highmore (born 14 February 1992) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in the films Finding Neverland
, Five Children and It, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
, Arthur and the Invisibles
, August Rush
, The Golden Compass, The Spiderwick Chronicles
, and Toast
.
and Imelda Staunton
, and his father, Edward Highmore
, is an actor. He has a younger brother named Albert ("Bertie"), born in 1995. Highmore's home is in Highgate
, a suburb of north London.
. Also his father Edward
played the father in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
.
In 2004, he had a breakthrough with his critically acclaimed performance as troubled Peter Llewelyn Davies 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. In 2005, he played the part of the hard-working Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
(adapted from the book
by Roald Dahl
). He was reportedly recommended for the role by the film's star Johnny Depp
, who starred in Finding Neverland and was impressed by the young actor's performance.
Highmore next appeared as the title character in August Rush
with Keri Russell
, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams
. The story is about a musical prodigy and his journey to find his parents after they are separated at his birth. This movie received a wide release on 21 November 2007. He starred in The Spiderwick Chronicles
, based on the popular children's stories, released in the United States in February 2008. He played American twins Simon and Jared Grace, alongside Sarah Bolger
as their sister Mallory Grace.
He took the main role in Toast
, a BBC
autobiographical film about Nigel Slater
, the chef, which was shown on Thursday, 30 December 2010. In May 2011, Highmore agreed to appear in a short mockumentary
film about his life at university. The plot centres around how three mentors, named Burgis, Clancy and Brown, helped him balance the conflicting pressures of celebrity and academia. He also starred alongside Emma Roberts
in 2011's romantic comedy The Art of Getting By.
. Highmore voiced the lead character in the digitally-animated film Astro Boy
. He has also lent his voice in the animation Justin and the Knights of Valour, directed by Manuel Sicilia, expected to be released in 2013.
Several of the films that Highmore was cast in had accompanying video games (Astro Boy
, The Spiderwick Chronicles
, The Golden Compass
, Arthur and the Invisibles
, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Highmore has lent his voice to all of these projects.
to study Spanish and Arabic.
2006 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2005 Young Artist Awards
2005 Empire Awards
, UK
2005 Satellite Awards
2005 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
2005 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
2009 Young Artist Awards
2008 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards
2008 Young Artist Awards
2005 MTV Movie Awards
2005 Saturn Awards
2005 Young Artist Awards
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland is a 2004 semi-biographical film about playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan, directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by David Magee is based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee...
, Five Children and It, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 film adaptation of the 1964 book of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film was directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket and Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka...
, Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American part-animated, part-live action feature film adaptation of the 2002 children's book Arthur et les minimoys / Arthur and the Minimoys, and the 2003 sequel Arthur et la cité interdite /...
, August Rush
August Rush
August Rush is a 2007 drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V. Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis.-Plot:...
, The Golden Compass, The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (film)
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate in New England, United States, it follows the adventures of Jared Grace and his family as they discover a field guide to faeries, battle...
, and Toast
Toast (film)
Toast is a British TV film directed by S.J. Clarkson, and based on cookery writer Nigel Slater's autobiographical novel of the same name....
.
Early life
Highmore was born into a show business family. His mother, Sue Latimer, is a talent agent whose clients include actors Daniel RadcliffeDaniel Radcliffe
Daniel Jacob Radcliffe is an English actor who rose to prominence playing the titular character in the Harry Potter film series....
and Imelda Staunton
Imelda Staunton
Imelda Mary Philomena Bernadette Staunton, OBE is an English actress. She is perhaps best known for her performances in the British comedy television series Up the Garden Path, the Harry Potter film series and Vera Drake...
, and his father, Edward Highmore
Edward Highmore
-Life and career:Edward Highmore is known for playing Leo Howard in the 1980s BBC drama Howards' Way. He also appeared in Doctor Who, playing Malkon in the 1984 serial Planet of Fire. Highmore attended Guildford School of Acting....
, is an actor. He has a younger brother named Albert ("Bertie"), born in 1995. Highmore's home is in Highgate
Highgate
Highgate is an area of North London on the north-eastern corner of Hampstead Heath.Highgate is one of the most expensive London suburbs in which to live. It has an active conservation body, the Highgate Society, to protect its character....
, a suburb of north London.
Career
Highmore began with small parts on TV at the age of 7. In two movies Highmore played with members of his family. His brother Bertie played his brother in Women Talking DirtyWomen Talking Dirty
Women Talking Dirty is a 1999 Scottish comedy film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Gina McKee. It is an adaptation of the novel, Women Talking Dirty, written by Isla Dewar who wrote the screenplay as well.- Premise :...
. Also his father Edward
Edward Highmore
-Life and career:Edward Highmore is known for playing Leo Howard in the 1980s BBC drama Howards' Way. He also appeared in Doctor Who, playing Malkon in the 1984 serial Planet of Fire. Highmore attended Guildford School of Acting....
played the father in Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story
Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is a 2001 American television miniseries. It was directed by Brian Henson and was a co-production of CBS and Jim Henson Television. It is an alternative version of the classic English fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk. The story was considerably reworked...
.
In 2004, he had a breakthrough with his critically acclaimed performance as troubled Peter Llewelyn Davies in Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland
Finding Neverland is a 2004 semi-biographical film about playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan, directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by David Magee is based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee...
. Highmore 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 the hard-working Charlie Bucket in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 film adaptation of the 1964 book of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film was directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket and Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka...
(adapted from the book
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's book by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka....
by Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl
Roald Dahl was a British novelist, short story writer, fighter pilot and screenwriter.Born in Wales to Norwegian parents, he served in the Royal Air Force during the Second World War, in which he became a flying ace and intelligence agent, rising to the rank of Wing Commander...
). He was reportedly recommended for the role by the film's star Johnny Depp
Johnny Depp
John Christopher "Johnny" Depp II is an American actor, producer and musician. He has won the Golden Globe Award and Screen Actors Guild award for Best Actor. Depp rose to prominence on the 1980s television series 21 Jump Street, becoming a teen idol...
, who starred in Finding Neverland and was impressed by the young actor's performance.
Highmore next appeared as the title character in August Rush
August Rush
August Rush is a 2007 drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V. Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis.-Plot:...
with Keri Russell
Keri Russell
Keri Lynn Russell is an American actress and dancer. After appearing in a number of made-for-television films and series during the mid-1990s, she came to fame for portraying the title role of Felicity Porter on the series Felicity, which ran from 1998 to 2002, and for which she won a Golden Globe...
, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
. The story is about a musical prodigy and his journey to find his parents after they are separated at his birth. This movie received a wide release on 21 November 2007. He starred in The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a series of children's books by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black. They chronicle the adventures of the Grace children, twins Simon and Jared and their older sister Mallory, after they move into Spiderwick Estate and discover a world of fairies that they never knew...
, based on the popular children's stories, released in the United States in February 2008. He played American twins Simon and Jared Grace, alongside Sarah Bolger
Sarah Bolger
Sarah Lee Bolger is an Irish actress. She is known for her role as Princess / Lady Mary Tudor on The Tudors and for her role as Mallory Grace in The Spiderwick Chronicles.-Early life:...
as their sister Mallory Grace.
He took the main role in Toast
Toast (film)
Toast is a British TV film directed by S.J. Clarkson, and based on cookery writer Nigel Slater's autobiographical novel of the same name....
, a BBC
BBC
The British Broadcasting Corporation is a British public service broadcaster. Its headquarters is at Broadcasting House in the City of Westminster, London. It is the largest broadcaster in the world, with about 23,000 staff...
autobiographical film about Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater
Nigel Slater is an English food writer, journalist and broadcaster. He has written a column for The Observer Magazine for over a decade and is the principal writer for the Observer Food Monthly supplement. Prior to this, Slater was food writer for Marie Claire for five years...
, the chef, which was shown on Thursday, 30 December 2010. In May 2011, Highmore agreed to appear in a short mockumentary
Mockumentary
A mockumentary , is a type of film or television show in which fictitious events are presented in documentary format. These productions are often used to analyze or comment on current events and issues by using a fictitious setting, or to parody the documentary form itself...
film about his life at university. The plot centres around how three mentors, named Burgis, Clancy and Brown, helped him balance the conflicting pressures of celebrity and academia. He also starred alongside Emma Roberts
Emma Roberts
Emma Rose Roberts is an American actress, model and singer. She is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts and niece of Julia Roberts. Roberts became known for her role as Addie Singer in the Nickelodeon television series Unfabulous. She released her debut album, which also served as the show's...
in 2011's romantic comedy The Art of Getting By.
Voice roles
Highmore played the protagonist as an actor and voice actor in dirty women with two sequels planned. Highmore lent his voice in The Golden Compass and A Fox's TaleA Fox's Tale
A Fox's Tale is a Hungarian animated film. The film's original Hungarian title is Kis Vuk. It is the sequel to the 1981 film Vuk. The English-language voice cast includes Freddie Highmore, Miranda Richardson, Bill Nighy and Sienna Miller...
. Highmore voiced the lead character in the digitally-animated film Astro Boy
Astro Boy (film)
Astro Boy, also called in Japan, is a 2009 computer-animated film loosely based on the long-running Japanese series of the same name by Osamu Tezuka. It was produced by Imagi Animation Studios, the animation production company of TMNT. The studio announced the project in September 2006...
. He has also lent his voice in the animation Justin and the Knights of Valour, directed by Manuel Sicilia, expected to be released in 2013.
Several of the films that Highmore was cast in had accompanying video games (Astro Boy
Astro Boy: The Video Game
Astro Boy: The Video Game is an action video game based on the 2009 CG animated film of the same name. The game was released in worldwide on October 20, 2009 to coincide with the theatrical release of the film on October 23, 2009. It features the voices of Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell,...
, The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderwick Chronicles (video game)
The Spiderwick Chronicles is a video game adaptation of the film of the same name. It was released in February 2008 for PC, Nintendo DS, Wii, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 2.-Plot:...
, The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass (video game)
The Golden Compass is an action-adventure game developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Sega. The game is based on the novel-adapted movie of the same name. It was released in December, before the movie, for all major consoles...
, Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles
Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American part-animated, part-live action feature film adaptation of the 2002 children's book Arthur et les minimoys / Arthur and the Minimoys, and the 2003 sequel Arthur et la cité interdite /...
, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory). Highmore has lent his voice to all of these projects.
Personal life
In 2010, Highmore was accepted at Emmanuel College, CambridgeEmmanuel College, Cambridge
Emmanuel College is a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.The college was founded in 1584 by Sir Walter Mildmay on the site of a Dominican friary...
to study Spanish and Arabic.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Women Talking Dirty Women Talking Dirty Women Talking Dirty is a 1999 Scottish comedy film starring Helena Bonham Carter and Gina McKee. It is an adaptation of the novel, Women Talking Dirty, written by Isla Dewar who wrote the screenplay as well.- Premise :... |
Sam | |
| 2000 | Happy Birthday Shakespeare | Steven Green | TV |
| 2001 | The Mists of Avalon The Mists of Avalon (TV miniseries) The Mists of Avalon is a 2001 miniseries based on the novel of the same name by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It was produced by American cable channel TNT and directed by Uli Edel... |
Young Arthur King Arthur King Arthur is a legendary British leader of the late 5th and early 6th centuries, who, according to Medieval histories and romances, led the defence of Britain against Saxon invaders in the early 6th century. The details of Arthur's story are mainly composed of folklore and literary invention, and... |
TV |
| Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story is a 2001 American television miniseries. It was directed by Brian Henson and was a co-production of CBS and Jim Henson Television. It is an alternative version of the classic English fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk. The story was considerably reworked... |
Son at Playground | TV | |
| 2002 | I Saw You | Oscar Bingley | TV |
| 2004 | Finding Neverland Finding Neverland Finding Neverland is a 2004 semi-biographical film about playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan, directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by David Magee is based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee... |
Peter Llewelyn-Davies Peter Llewelyn-Davies Peter Llewelyn Davies MC was the middle of five sons of Arthur and Sylvia Llewelyn Davies, one of the Llewelyn Davies boys befriended and later informally adopted by J. M. Barrie. Barrie publicly identified him as the source of the name for the title character in his famous play Peter Pan, or The... |
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer Empire Award for Best Newcomer Empire Awards 2004 The 10th Empire Awards , honoring the best in film in 2004, were held on March 13, 2005 at London's Guildhall and hosted by Johnny Vaughan. It was directed by Dave Skinner and was broadcast on Channel 5. Below is a complete list of nominees and winners... Las Vegas Film Critics Society Award for Youth in Film Las Vegas Film Critics Society The Las Vegas Film Critics Society is a non-profit organization, composed of selected print, television and internet film critics in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.... Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Actor Phoenix Film Critics Society The Phoenix Film Critics Society is an organization of film reviewers from Phoenix-based publications.In December of each year, the PFCS meets to vote on their Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards for films released in the same calendar year.Categories of awards include:* Best Actor The Phoenix... Satellite Award for Outstanding New Talent Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... Nominated — London Film Critics Circle Award for British Newcomer of the Year London Film Critics Circle Awards 2004 The 25th Critics' Circle Awards, given by the London Film Critics Circle on 9 February 2005, honored the best in film for 2004.-Actor of the Year: Jamie Foxx - Ray *Johnny Depp - Finding Neverland*Paul Giamatti - Sideways... Nominated — MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance MTV Movie Award for Best Breakthrough Performance This is a following list of the MTV Movie Award winners and nominees for Best Breakthrough Performance. In many years, the awards were split into Male and Female categories... Nominated — Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:- References :* , Saturn Awards... Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role Nominated — Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
| Two Brothers Two Brothers Two Brothers is a 2004 adventure family film directed by Jean-Jacques Annaud. It is about two tigers who are separated as cubs and then reunited years later.-Plot:... |
Young Raoul | ||
| Five Children and It Five Children and It (2004 film) Five Children and It is a 2004 film adaption of the book of the same name, directed by John Stephenson, starring Freddie Highmore, with Zoë Wanamaker, Kenneth Branagh and Eddie Izzard as the voice of the Psammead.-Plot:... |
Robert | ||
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (film) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 2005 film adaptation of the 1964 book of the same name by Roald Dahl. The film was directed by Tim Burton. The film stars Freddie Highmore as Charlie Bucket and Johnny Depp as Willy Wonka... |
Charlie Bucket | Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Youth Actor Phoenix Film Critics Society The Phoenix Film Critics Society is an organization of film reviewers from Phoenix-based publications.In December of each year, the PFCS meets to vote on their Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards for films released in the same calendar year.Categories of awards include:* Best Actor The Phoenix... Nominated — Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:- References :* , Saturn Awards... Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actor Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
| 2006 | A Good Year A Good Year A Good Year is a 2006 British romantic comedy film, set in London and Provence. It was directed by Ridley Scott, with an international cast including Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard, Didier Bourdon, Abbie Cornish and Albert Finney... |
Young Max | |
| 2007 | Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American part-animated, part-live action feature film adaptation of the 2002 children's book Arthur et les minimoys / Arthur and the Minimoys, and the 2003 sequel Arthur et la cité interdite /... |
Arthur | Voice and Live Action Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in an International Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
| August Rush August Rush August Rush is a 2007 drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V. Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis.-Plot:... |
Evan Taylor / August Rush | Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:- References :* , Saturn Awards... Nominated — Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Young Performer Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
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| The Golden Compass | Pantalaimon | Voice | |
| 2008 | The Spiderwick Chronicles The Spiderwick Chronicles (film) The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate in New England, United States, it follows the adventures of Jared Grace and his family as they discover a field guide to faeries, battle... |
Jared and Simon Grace | Double role Nominated — Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor Saturn Award for Best Performance by a Younger Actor The following are a list of Saturn Award winners for Best Performance by a Younger Actor:- References :* , Saturn Awards... Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
| A Fox's Tale | Little Jack | Voice | |
| 2009 | Astro Boy Astro Boy (film) Astro Boy, also called in Japan, is a 2009 computer-animated film loosely based on the long-running Japanese series of the same name by Osamu Tezuka. It was produced by Imagi Animation Studios, the animation production company of TMNT. The studio announced the project in September 2006... |
Astro Boy Astro Boy (character) is a fictional character, and the main protagonist of the Astro Boy franchise. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the character was introduced in the 1951 Captain Atom manga... |
Voice Nominated — Young Artist Award for Best Voice Over Role Young Artist Award The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist... |
| Arthur and the Revenge of Maltazard | Arthur | Voice and live action | |
| 2010 | Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds Arthur 3: The War of the Two Worlds is a French/American film with live action and animation co-written, co-produced and directed by Luc Besson, based on his novel of the same title and starring Freddie Highmore and Mia Farrow... |
Arthur | Voice and live action |
| Master Harold...and the Boys Master Harold...and the Boys (2010 film) Master Harold...and the Boys is a 2010 film, which is based on the original theatre play of the same name by Athol Fugard, directed by director Lonny Price. The cast includes Freddie Highmore and Ving Rhames with the release to be set in 2010.-Plot:... |
Hally | ||
| Toast Toast (film) Toast is a British TV film directed by S.J. Clarkson, and based on cookery writer Nigel Slater's autobiographical novel of the same name.... |
Nigel Slater Nigel Slater Nigel Slater is an English food writer, journalist and broadcaster. He has written a column for The Observer Magazine for over a decade and is the principal writer for the Observer Food Monthly supplement. Prior to this, Slater was food writer for Marie Claire for five years... |
TV | |
| 2011 | The Art of Getting By | George Zinavoy | |
| The Minors | Matt Neuborn | Pre-production | |
| 2012 | Transformers: Darkness Rising | Trailbreaker Trailbreaker Trailbreaker is the name of several fictional characters from the Transformers toy line and animated television series. Due to trademark issues, newer toys of the character are named Trailcutter.-Transformers: Generation 1:... |
TV, Voice Only |
Video game credits
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Charlie and the Chocolate Factory | Charlie Bucket | Voice |
| 2007 | Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur and the Invisibles Arthur and the Invisibles is a French/American part-animated, part-live action feature film adaptation of the 2002 children's book Arthur et les minimoys / Arthur and the Minimoys, and the 2003 sequel Arthur et la cité interdite /... |
Arthur | Voice |
| The Golden Compass The Golden Compass (video game) The Golden Compass is an action-adventure game developed by Shiny Entertainment and published by Sega. The game is based on the novel-adapted movie of the same name. It was released in December, before the movie, for all major consoles... |
Pantalaimon | Voice | |
| 2008 | The Spiderwick Chronicles The Spiderwick Chronicles (film) The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate in New England, United States, it follows the adventures of Jared Grace and his family as they discover a field guide to faeries, battle... |
Jared and Simon Grace | Double voice role |
| 2009 | Astro Boy: The Video Game Astro Boy: The Video Game Astro Boy: The Video Game is an action video game based on the 2009 CG animated film of the same name. The game was released in worldwide on October 20, 2009 to coincide with the theatrical release of the film on October 23, 2009. It features the voices of Freddie Highmore and Kristen Bell,... |
Astro Boy Astro Boy (character) is a fictional character, and the main protagonist of the Astro Boy franchise. Created by Osamu Tezuka, the character was introduced in the 1951 Captain Atom manga... |
Voice |
| 2010 | Astro Boy vs. The Junkyard Pirates | Voice |
Won
2008 Saturn Awards- Best Performance by a Younger Actor for August Rush
2006 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
The Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, commonly called the Critics' Choice Awards, are bestowed annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. Nominees are selected by written ballots in a week-long voting period, and are announced in...
- Best Young Actor for Charlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate FactoryCharlie and the Chocolate Factory is a 1964 children's book by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of the eccentric chocolatier, Willy Wonka....
2005 Young Artist Awards
- Best Performance in a Feature Film – Young Ensemble Cast for Finding NeverlandFinding NeverlandFinding Neverland is a 2004 semi-biographical film about playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan, directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by David Magee is based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee...
2005 Empire Awards
Empire Awards
An Empire Award is an accolade bestowed by Empire, Britain's biggest selling film magazine, to recognize excellence of professionals in the locale and global film industry. The awards are voted for by readers of the magazine and in an annual ceremony, the Empire Awards, the winners are presented...
, UK
- Best Newcomer for Finding Neverland
2005 Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
The Satellite Awards are an annual award given by the International Press Academy. The awards were originally known as the Golden Satellite Awards.- Film :*Best Actor – Drama*Best Actor – Musical or Comedy*Best Actress – Drama...
- Outstanding New Talent
2005 Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards
The Broadcast Film Critics Association Awards, commonly called the Critics' Choice Awards, are bestowed annually by the Broadcast Film Critics Association to honor the finest in cinematic achievement. Nominees are selected by written ballots in a week-long voting period, and are announced in...
- Best Young Actor for Finding Neverland
2005 Las Vegas Film Critics Society Awards
- Youth in Film for Finding Neverland
2004 Phoenix Film Critics Society Awards
- Best Performance by Youth in a Leading or Supporting Role – Male for Finding Neverland
Nominated
2010 Young Artist Awards- Best Voice Over Role for Astro Boy
2009 Young Artist Awards
- Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Leading Young Actor for The Spiderwick ChroniclesThe Spiderwick Chronicles (film)The Spiderwick Chronicles is a 2008 fantasy film adaptation of Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi's bestselling series of the same name. Set in the Spiderwick Estate in New England, United States, it follows the adventures of Jared Grace and his family as they discover a field guide to faeries, battle...
2008 Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards
- Best Male Actor – Nominated
2008 Young Artist Awards
- Best Performance in a Feature Film by a Leading Young Actor for August RushAugust RushAugust Rush is a 2007 drama film directed by Kirsten Sheridan and written by Paul Castro, Nick Castle, and James V. Hart, and produced by Richard Barton Lewis.-Plot:...
2005 MTV Movie Awards
MTV Movie Awards
The MTV Movie Awards is a film awards show presented annually on MTV . It also contains movie parodies that used official movie footage with hosts and other celebrities and music performances. The nominees are decided by producers and executives at MTV. Winners are decided online by the general...
- Breakthrough Male for Finding NeverlandFinding NeverlandFinding Neverland is a 2004 semi-biographical film about playwright J. M. Barrie and his relationship with a family who inspired him to create Peter Pan, directed by Marc Forster. The screenplay by David Magee is based on the play The Man Who Was Peter Pan by Allan Knee...
2005 Saturn Awards
- Best Performance by a Younger Actor for Finding Neverland
2005 Young Artist Awards
- Best Performance in a Feature Film – Leading Young Actor for Finding Neverland
2005 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
A Screen Actors Guild Award is an accolade given by the Screen Actors Guild to recognize outstanding performances by its members. The statuette given, a nude male figure holding both a mask of comedy and a mask of tragedy, is called "The Actor"...
- Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Finding Neverland
- Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role for Finding Neverland