Is the actor who plays the good doctor actually autistic?

Though Freddie Highmore isn't autistic, the show does cast autistic actors. The show has been criticized by some for casting a neurotypical person in the lead role, but the casting directors have sought actors with ASD for guest roles. ... During the first season, autistic actor Coby Bird portrays a patient with autism.

Is Freddie Highmore a twin?

Are Bertie and Freddie Highmore twins? Bertie Highmore and Freddie Highmore are mistaken for twins due to their striking resemblance. However, they are not twins. Bertie is 3 years younger than Freddie.

Who is The Good Doctor in real life?

Freddie Highmore In 2017, Highmore began producing and starring as Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor....4 more rows

What is the good doctor's real name?

Alfred Thomas Highmore Alfred Thomas Highmore (born 14 February 1992) is an English actor.

Who is the good doctor in real life?

Freddie Highmore In 2017, Highmore began producing and starring as Dr. Shaun Murphy in the ABC drama series The Good Doctor, for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor....4 more rows

Do Lea and Shaun get together?

She meets Shaun when she knocks at his door and asks for some batteries. She gives Shaun his first kiss in episode 11 and they begin a relationship at the end of season 3. In season 4, they are dating and its mentioned that Lea now runs the hospital's IT department.

Is Leah on Good Doctor pregnant in real life?

In a recent interview in March 2021, the series creator David Shore revealed that the writers are constantly on the lookout for new challenges and opportunities for Shaun, and Lea's unexpected pregnancy offers both. ... It is not uncommon for real-life pregnancies to be written into storylines of television series.

Is the hospital in The Good Doctor real?

The television show stars an autistic savant aspiring surgeon played by English actor Freddie Highmore who does his residency at the prestigious—but fictional—San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. ... Shaun Murphy, moves from Casper, Wyoming to San Jose in order to complete his residency.