Frankie Muniz

Frankie Muniz as Malcolm alongside Justin Berfield in Malcolm in the Middle.

Frankie Muniz (b. Thursday, December 5, 1985) is an American actor better known as the star of the popular Fox Network television situation comedy, Malcolm in the Middle. He has also starred in several movies. He currently resides with his family in New Jersey.

Muniz was born Francisco James Muñiz IV (whose middle name is uncomfirmed) in Ridgewood, New Jersey and was raised in Knightdale, NC. His mother is of mixed Italian/Irish ancestry, and his father is Puerto Rican. Muniz found his interest in acting ignited by watching his older sister in a play. He was soon cast as Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol, a role he reprised the next two seasons. Productions of The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and Our Town fleshed out his regional theater resumé. Muniz made his television debut in the made-for-TV movie To Dance With Olivia (1997), starring Lou Gossett Jr. He next appeared in the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of What the Deaf Man Heard (1997). A small role in Lost & Found (1999) led up to the breakthrough that would make him a familiar face in millions of households.

A recent photo of Frankie Muniz

Fox premiered Malcolm in the Middle as a mid-season replacement in 2000, and the show was quickly swamped with accolades. Matriarch Jane Kaczmarek may have received the lion's share, but it was Muniz's job to anchor the show with his narration and his central role in many of the dysfunctional, envelope-pushing plots. He was twice nominated for Golden Globes in 2000 and 2001, and was honored with the Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for his work in the series.

Muniz's first starring role on the big screen was as Willie Morris in the family period piece My Dog Skip (2000), released right around the time of the Malcolm pilot. Muniz then contributed a voice to the animal cast of Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001). He had a moderate-sized hit with the 2002 release Big Fat Liar, which teamed him with Amanda Bynes as a pair of students seeking revenge on a sleazy movie producer (Paul Giamatti) who steals their idea. He was also part of the ensemble for the 2002 gang film Deuces Wild. He had starring roles in the film Agent Cody Banks (2003), as well as the sequel Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004). His latest work is a starring role as the voice of the Zebra, Stripes, in the 2005 film Racing Stripes.

Selected filmography

  • My Dog Skip (2000)
  • Dueces Wild (2001)
  • Big Fat Liar (2002)
  • Agent Cody Banks (2003)
  • Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
  • Racing Stripes (2005)

He has also made guest appearances on the television shows Lizzie McGuire and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch.


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He has also made guest appearances on the television shows Lizzie McGuire and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Elsa Benitez is currently married to former NBA player Rony Seikaly. His latest work is a starring role as the voice of the Zebra, Stripes, in the 2005 film Racing Stripes. She hopes to work in both Spanish and English language films. He had starring roles in the film Agent Cody Banks (2003), as well as the sequel Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004). Benitez plans to enter the film industry and as such has taken acting lessons. He was also part of the ensemble for the 2002 gang film Deuces Wild. Benitez was also selected to be on the cover of the 2001 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.

He had a moderate-sized hit with the 2002 release Big Fat Liar, which teamed him with Amanda Bynes as a pair of students seeking revenge on a sleazy movie producer (Paul Giamatti) who steals their idea. She was photographed as a representative of the "groovy '70s". Dolittle 2 (2001). Benitez appeared in the 1999 Pirelli Calendar that featured "Women Through the Decades". Muniz then contributed a voice to the animal cast of Dr. Benitez also has modelled for Victoria's Secret. Muniz's first starring role on the big screen was as Willie Morris in the family period piece My Dog Skip (2000), released right around the time of the Malcolm pilot. The Mexican model has also done advertising campaign work for Dolce & Gabbana, Macy's, Episode, I-N-C, J.Crew, Oscar de la Renta, Rena Lange, Nine West, Valentino, and Jones New York.

He was twice nominated for Golden Globes in 2000 and 2001, and was honored with the Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for his work in the series. After signing with Elite Model Management, she then managed to appear on the covers of many fashion magazines, including Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Mademoiselle, Harper's Bazaar, and Marie Claire. Matriarch Jane Kaczmarek may have received the lion's share, but it was Muniz's job to anchor the show with his narration and his central role in many of the dysfunctional, envelope-pushing plots. In 1996, she appeared on the cover of Vogue Italy three times; April, August and September. Fox premiered Malcolm in the Middle as a mid-season replacement in 2000, and the show was quickly swamped with accolades. Modelling opportunities opened up for Benitez soon after, first in Mexico, where she started out her career, and then in the United States and Europe. A small role in Lost & Found (1999) led up to the breakthrough that would make him a familiar face in millions of households. With Linda Evangelista as one of her childhood idols, Benitez decided to follow her dream – modelling.

He next appeared in the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of What the Deaf Man Heard (1997). Benitez got her modeling start after winning a model search in Costa Rica in 1995. Muniz made his television debut in the made-for-TV movie To Dance With Olivia (1997), starring Lou Gossett Jr. Elsa Benitez (born on December 8, 1977 in Sonora, México) is a Mexican supermodel. Productions of The Sound of Music, The Wizard of Oz, and Our Town fleshed out his regional theater resumé. Nationality: Mexican. He was soon cast as Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol, a role he reprised the next two seasons. Ethnicity: Mexican.

Muniz found his interest in acting ignited by watching his older sister in a play. Hair: Brown. His mother is of mixed Italian/Irish ancestry, and his father is Puerto Rican. Eyes: Hazel. Muniz was born Francisco James Muñiz IV (whose middle name is uncomfirmed) in Ridgewood, New Jersey and was raised in Knightdale, NC. Shoe Size: 7 (US); 39 (EU). He currently resides with his family in New Jersey. Dress Size: 8 (US); 38 (EU).

He has also starred in several movies. Measurements: 36-24-35 (US); 91-61-89 (EU). Thursday, December 5, 1985) is an American actor better known as the star of the popular Fox Network television situation comedy, Malcolm in the Middle. Weight: 123 lbs (56 kg). Frankie Muniz (b. Height: 5'11" (180 cm). Racing Stripes (2005).

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My Dog Skip (2000).