---
name: "Frankie Muniz"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/frankie-muniz"
fi1m_id: "frankie-muniz"
imdb_id: "nm0005260"
tmdb_id: 51391
wikidata_id: "Q310275"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "5 December 1985"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 82
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-09-23T23:02:33.358920+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Frankie Muniz

## Identity

Frankie Muniz

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/frankie-muniz
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** frankie-muniz
- **IMDb ID:** nm0005260
- **TMDB ID:** 51391
- **Wikidata ID:** Q310275
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Muniz, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310275, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005260/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/51391

Actor. Born 5 December 1985 in Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 5 December 1985, Ridgewood, New Jersey, USA
- **Active:** 1989–present
- **Also known as:** Francisco James Muniz IV , Francisco Muniz, فرانکی مونیز
- **Frequently works with:** [Alan J. Higgins](https://film.one/person/alan-j-higgins.md), [Bryan Cranston](https://film.one/person/bryan-cranston.md), [Christopher Masterson](https://film.one/person/christopher-masterson.md), [Gary Murphy](https://film.one/person/gary-murphy.md), [Jimmy Simons](https://film.one/person/jimmy-simons.md), [Justin Berfield](https://film.one/person/justin-berfield.md), [Ken Kwapis](https://film.one/person/ken-kwapis.md), [Linwood Boomer](https://film.one/person/linwood-boomer.md)
- **Average Fi1m score:** 82, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 88 (1), 2000s 87 (1), 2020s 71 (1)
- **Score spread:** 2 at 80+, 1 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 1 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 3, Animation 1, Drama 1
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frankie_Muniz, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q310275, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005260/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/51391

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair*](https://film.one/tv/malcolm-in-the-middle-lifes-still-unfair.md) (71)

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## Biography

Frankie Muniz is an American actor and professional stock car racing driver. Born Francisco James Muniz IV on 5 December 1985 in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, he rose to prominence playing the title character in the Fox sitcom *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000–2006).

After the series ended, Muniz largely stepped away from acting to pursue a career in motor racing, competing in series including the Atlantic Championship and later the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. He has also appeared in films such as *Agent Cody Banks* (2003) and *Big Fat Liar* (2002).

In 2026, Muniz reprised the role of Malcolm in the four-episode revival series *Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair*, which follows the character as an adult.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, pagesix.com, variety.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair* (2026), Fi1m 71, as Malcolm — [page](https://film.one/tv/malcolm-in-the-middle-lifes-still-unfair.md)
- *Arrested Development* (2003), Fi1m 87, as Frankie Muniz — [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), Fi1m 88, as Thelonious (voice) — [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)

## Complete filmography (54)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair* (2026), series, as Malcolm — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/tv/malcolm-in-the-middle-lifes-still-unfair.md)
- *Renner* (2025), as Renner
- *Half Baked: Totally High* (2024), as Eddie
- *Awkwafina Is Nora from Queens* (2020), series, as Shawn
- *Harley Quinn* (2019), series, as Frankie Muniz (voice)
- *The Black String* (2018), as Jonathan
- *The Rookie* (2018), series, as Corey Harris / The Prophet Jedidiah
- *New Amsterdam* (2018), series, as Jace
- *Just For Laughs: Redux* (2017), series, Creator
- *Another Day In Paradise* (2016), as Mike
- *Preacher* (2016), series, as Frankie Muniz
- *Sharknado 3: Oh Hell No!* (2015), as Lucas
- *Road to Capri* (2015), as Daniel
- *The Mysteries of Laura* (2014), series, as Frankie Muniz
- *Blast Vegas* (2013), as Nelson
- *Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23* (2012), series, as Frankie Muniz
- *Last Man Standing* (2011), series, as Richard
- *Pizza Man* (2011), as Matt Burns / Pizza Man
- *The Legend of Secret Pass* (2010), as Manu (voice)
- *Extreme Movie* (2008), as Chuck
- *Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story* (2007), as Buddy Holly
- *My Sexiest Year* (2007), as Jake
- *Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman* (2006), as Benjamin North (voice) · Executive Producer
- *Stay Alive* (2006), as Swink
- *Criminal Minds* (2005), series, as Jonny McHale — Fi1m 60, [page](https://film.one/tv/criminal-minds.md)
- *My Crazy Life* (2005), series, Actor
- *Racing Stripes* (2005), as Stripes (voice)
- *Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London* (2004), as Cody Banks
- *Stuck on You* (2003), as Frankie Muniz (uncredited)
- *Arrested Development* (2003), series, as Frankie Muniz — Fi1m 87, [page](https://film.one/tv/arrested-development.md)
- *Agent Cody Banks* (2003), as Cody Banks
- *Fillmore!* (2002), series, as Augie Sansome (voice)
- *Moville Mysteries* (2002), series, as Mosley 'Mo' Moville (voice)
- *Deuces Wild* (2002), as Scooch
- *Big Fat Liar* (2002), as Jason Shepherd
- *The Nightmare Room* (2001), series, as Mike
- *Dr. Dolittle 2* (2001), as Boy Bear Cub (voice)
- *The Fairly OddParents* (2001), series, as Chester McBadbat (voice)
- *Miracle in Lane 2* (2000), as Justin Yoder
- *Titus* (2000), series, as Nick Galenti
- *It Had to Be You* (2000), as Young Plaza Ambassador
- *My Dog Skip* (2000), as Willie Morris
- *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000), series, as Malcolm
- *Little Man* (1999), as Ross
- *Lost & Found* (1999), as Movie on TV 'Boy'
- *What the Deaf Man Heard* (1997), as Young Sammy Ayers
- *To Dance with Olivia* (1997), as Oscar
- *Sabrina, the Teenage Witch* (1996), series, as Angelo
- *Spin City* (1996), series, as Derek Evans
- *MADtv* (1995), series, as Humorist (uncredited)
- *The Simpsons* (1989), series, as Thelonious (voice) — Fi1m 88, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-simpsons.md)
- *Hallmark Hall of Fame* (1951), series, as Young Sammy
- *Reapers Night*, as Logan
- *Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2*, as Deputy Allister Jenkins

## Gallery

- ![Frankie Muniz](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-c1c0d3f8d67f.jpg) Frankie Muniz — Nascar9919, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6c/Frankie_Muniz_2025_%28cropped%29.jpg/1280px-Frankie_Muniz_2025_%28cropped%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Practice, qualifying and support races (2008)](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-05430c4c90bd.jpg) Practice, qualifying and support races (2008) — Hans J E, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/98/2008_Petit_LeMans_Day_3_Oct_3_%2813%29_%282918438597%29.jpg/1280px-2008_Petit_LeMans_Day_3_Oct_3_%2813%29_%282918438597%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![IMG_1803 (2025)](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-7664fd0c1c7c.jpg) IMG_1803 (2025) — Mickael Le rouzic, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/11/2025_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans_%2854916435687%29.jpg/1280px-2025_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans_%2854916435687%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![IMG_1805 (2025)](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-9c8f9c9f825d.jpg) IMG_1805 (2025) — Mickael Le rouzic, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f8/2025_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans_%2854917297681%29.jpg/1280px-2025_24_Hours_of_Le_Mans_%2854917297681%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Frankie Muniz](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-384456945c89.jpg) Frankie Muniz — Image via TMDB
- ![Frankie Muniz](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-ea623eb88091.jpg) Frankie Muniz — Image via TMDB
- ![JUNE 27, 2025 - Frankie Muniz, driver of the Morgan & Morgan Ford F-150, competes in practice for the LiUNA! 150 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-16f6855651c2.jpg) JUNE 27, 2025 - Frankie Muniz, driver of the Morgan & Morgan Ford F-150, competes in practice for the LiUNA! 150 at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Connecticut — Caleb Spicer, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/7a/2025_LiUNA%21_150_-_Frankie_Muniz.jpg/1280px-2025_LiUNA%21_150_-_Frankie_Muniz.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![arca pack racing (2023)](https://film.one/media/person/22386/gallery-5cd188363e49.jpg) arca pack racing (2023) — Zach Catanzareti Photo, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/81/Arca_pack_racing_%2852703646958%29.jpg/1280px-Arca_pack_racing_%2852703646958%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)

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