Frankie Muniz | |
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![]() Muniz in 2017 | |
Born | Francisco Muniz IV December 5, 1985 Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, U.S. |
Occupation |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Notable work | Malcolm in the Middle |
Spouse(s) | Paige Price (m. 2020) |
Musical career | |
Genres | Indie rock |
Instruments | Drums |
Associated acts | Kingsfoil |
Atlantic Championship | |
Years active | 2007–2009 |
Teams | Jensen MotorSport, Pacific Coast Motorsports, Team Stargate Worlds |
Starts | 32 |
Wins | 0 |
Poles | 0 |
Fastest laps | 21 |
Best finish | 4th in 2009 |
Championship titles | |
2005 | Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Celebrity Winner |
Francisco Muniz IV (born December 5, 1985)[1] is an American actor, race-car driver and musician. He is best known for playing the title character in the Fox television family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations. He is also known for his film roles in Deuces Wild (2002), Big Fat Liar (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and Racing Stripes (2005). At the height of his fame, he was considered one of the most popular child actors and in 2003, "one of Hollywood's most bankable teens".[2] In 2008, Muniz put his acting career on hold to pursue an open-wheel racing career, and competed in the Atlantic Championship. From 2012 to 2014, he was a drummer in the band Kingsfoil.