Freddie Highmore first found fame asa child star.

Playing a young Norman Bates ofPsychofame in prequel seriesBates Motelput the Englishman on the map as a serious actor.

However, it was his role inThe Good Doctorthat truly put Highmore on people’s radars (viaDeadline).

Freddie Highmore posing

It changed everything for him, in more ways than one.

However, as the seasons went on, he moved onto writing and directing too.

Highmore confirmed he’d love to do more directing in the future, too.

Freddie Highmore smiling at an event

He spent two months in L.A. writing his first episode, again proving his commitment.