Frankie Muniz

A talented film performer Frankie Muniz drew his first breath in New Jersey. His father Francisco III worked as a restaurateur, while his mother Denise was a nurse. Also, the celebrity has a one-year older sister Cristina.

A future star was discovered at the age of 8, at a talent show that took place in North Carolina. Shortly after that, his parents divorced and he moved with mother to California, where he had more career opportunities in the moviemaking business.

He started gradually appearing in commercials and then in 1997 made a film debut in To Dance with Olivia. After that Frankie could be seen in What the Deaf Man Heard, Spin City, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Lost and Found, etc.

However, what really helped him rise to prominence is his role in a popular television series called Malcolm in the Middle that had been lasting since 2000 and up till 2006.

Throughout Muniz’s professional career, he featured in dozens of successful TV projects. To name just a few: Big Fat Liar, Agent Cody Banks, Blast Vegas, Total Bellas and many others.

In addition to that, he is known for his outstanding voice work. For instance, he voiced Thelonious in The Simpsons, Boy Bear Cub in Dr. Dolittle 2, Chester Mcbadbat in The Fairly OddParents, Stripes in Racing Stripes, etc.

Yet, this is not all we would like to share about such a gifted star. Here are top 5 little-known facts about his life:

• He was home-schooled by his mother.
• He is a supporter of the LA Clippers and Arizona Cardinals.
• He loves playing basketball a lot.
• He is an avid drummer.
• He is interested in car racing and regularly participates in various competitions, e.g. Champ Car Atlantic Series and others.