frankie muniz

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Frankie Muniz (born December 5, 1985) is an American actor and professional stock car racing driver.

### **Acting Career**
Muniz rose to international prominence in the early 2000s for his titular role as Malcolm in the hit Fox sitcom *Malcolm in the Middle* (2000–2006), earning Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. During his time as one of Hollywood's most prominent child stars, he also starred in films such as *Big Fat Liar* (2002), *Agent Cody Banks* (2003), and *Racing Stripes* (2005). In 2026, he reprised his role for a limited reunion series on Hulu.

### **Racing Career**
Muniz transitioned from acting to professional racing, initially competing in open-wheel racing before moving into stock car racing. 
*   **ARCA Menards Series:** He competed full-time in 2023 with Rette Jones Racing, finishing fourth in the standings.
*   **NASCAR:** As of 2026, Muniz competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. 33 Ford F-150 for Team Reaume.

### **Personal Life**
In July 2026, it was announced that Muniz and his wife, Paige Price, were separating after seven years of marriage. Muniz has been open on social media about the personal challenges he has faced following the split.