Frankie Muniz is a Wood-Ridge, New Jersey born professional car racer and actor. He is best known for playing the title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, a role he played that got him three nominations; Emmy Award two Golden Globe Award nominations.

Muniz has an estimated net worth of US$30 million according to Celebrity Net Worth. His main source of income is his acting and work as a professional car racer.

Who is Frankie Muniz?

Francisco Muniz IV was born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey, on December 5, 1985. He is the son of Denise, a nurse and Francisco Muniz III, a restaurateur. Muniz is an American with mixed ethnicity as his mother is half Irish and half Italian. His father is also Puerto Rican (of Spanish descent from Asturias). He has an elder sister named Cristina.

At age four, his family relocated to Knightdale, North Carolina, where he grew up. He was discovered at the age of eight at a talent show in Raleigh, North Carolina, playing Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol. His parents divorced shortly after, and he subsequently moved with his mother to Burbank, California. He began in the sixth grade, mainly being home-schooled by his mother.

Prior to being an actor, he appeared in commercials. He made his film debut in 1997 when he played a role in the made-for-television movie To Dance with Olivia. Same year, he made an appearance in the CBS Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation of ‘What the Deaf Man Heard’. After that, he had a minor role in the 1999 film Lost & Found.

Muniz’s breakthrough came when he got a role as the title character in Linwood Boomer’s sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, which premiered on Fox on January 9, 2000. The show was successful and it was quickly met with accolades.

The pilot episode was watched by 23 million people and the second episode, “Red Dress” (premiered on January 16, 2000), by 26 million. He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2001, and received The Hollywood Reporter “Young Star Award” for his work in the series.

In 2008, he put his acting career on hold to pursue an open-wheel racing career, and competed in the Atlantic Championship. He returned to racing in 2021 in stock cars, joining Rette Jones Racing for a full season in the ARCA Menards Series in 2023.

How many houses and cars does Frankie Muniz have?

Muniz has two houses in Los Angeles and Arizona where he cools off while away from work. He has purchased some of the most exotic cars in Maserati Coupe GT, Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG W211, and Volkswagen Jetta. among others.

How much does Frabkie Muniz make annually?

Frankie makes in excess of US$3 million with a monthly salary of US$275,000.

What investments does Frankie Muniz have?

Muniz has been an active real estate investor having acquired multiple properties throughout his adult life.

How many Endorsement deals does Frankie Muniz have?

Although he lost his previous endorsement deals to COVID-19 pandemic related issues, he’s team has been able to garner other deals with Ford Performance, Distributed Ledger Incorporated, and Jones Group International.

How many Philanthropy works has Frankie Muniz supported?

Muniz is a man who does know the essence of giving back to the society. He has supported a number of philanthropy works including Red Cross, Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, and Celebrity Fight Night Foundation.

How many businesses does Frankie Muniz own?

Frankie Muniz used to be the co-owner of Outrageous Olive Oils & Vinegars a small specialty shop in Scottsdale, Arizona. He has since sold the shop during the COVID-19 pandemic in August 2020.