Shaun Murphy | |
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The Good Doctor character | |
![]() Dr. Shaun Murphy, portrayed by Freddie Highmore | |
First appearance | "Burnt Food" (2017) |
Last appearance | "Goodbye" (2024) |
Created by | David Shore |
Based on | Park Si-on (Good Doctor) |
Portrayed by | Freddie Highmore (adult) Graham Verchere (teen) Winslow Fegley (child) |
In-universe information | |
Full name | Shaun Robert Murphy |
Gender | Male |
Title | M.D. F.A.C.S. |
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Family |
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Spouse | Lea Abigail Dilallo (wife) |
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Origin | Casper, Wyoming, U.S |
Nationality | American |
Shaun Murphy, M.D., is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American medical drama The Good Doctor. The character was created by showrunner David Shore and portrayed by English actor Freddie Highmore. An autistic surgical resident with savant syndrome[1] at the fictional San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital, Murphy develops a relationship with Lea Dilallo (Paige Spara) throughout the show.