Things You Didn’t Know About Frankie Muniz

1. He's returned back to racing in 2021 after having a few year's breaks

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Frankie Muniz is a keen racer and he's been driving for many years until he decide to take a long break from it. But, he came back in 2021 and in February 2023 he competed for the ARCA Menards Series Championship No. 30 Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing.

2. His childhood memories feel like a dream

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There has been a lot of speculation that Frankie Muniz has lost all of his memories. It was initially thought that he suffered from 'mini strokes' or transient ischemic attacks and that he had lost his memories. This isn't the case, he actually suffers from aura migraines and he doesn't believe that they have anything to do with his lack of childhood memories! He believes this was just because he was super busy.

3. He's still super close with Bryan Cranston

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Bryan Cranston was the screen dad for Frankie Muniz throughout the several seasons of Malcolm in the Middle. The two grew a very strong bond and they have both stayed in close contact. Cranston had promised to help him on his journey after the show, and he saw this promise through.

4. The Dancing with the Stars rumors were heavily exaggerated

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Frankie Muniz starred in Dancing with the Stars in 2017 where he came third! During one episode of the show, the theme was the stars 'best year so far'. Producers told him that he would be in 2001, which he then told them he couldn't remember. This fuelled speculation about Muniz's health and memories.

5. He's had 9 concussions

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Muniz has had 9 concussions since being little because he is always active. People have speculated that this contributed to his memory loss. The real reason behind all of the rumors is that Frankie Muniz believes he does just have a terrible memory. But more than that, he believes it is because he has never stopped doing multiple things since he was 9 years old which has left his memories blurred together.

6. His racing comes first

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Frankie Muniz has been very open about his greatest passion being racing. H revealed that he has refused offers of movie roles that could have interfered with his racing schedule. As he said during an interview, 'If I don't perform this year, there won't be a next year'.

7. They have one child

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Frankie Muniz has one son with his wife Paige whom he married in 2020. The couple then feel pregnant and in 2021 Paige gave birth to their first baby boy who they named Mauz Mosley Muniz. The couple couldn't have been happier and Muniz has adjusted well to dad life.

8. Having his son made him realize his passion for racing

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Frankie Muniz opened up about the fact that having his baby boy was the reason he started racing again. His son made him realize what his true passions were and he said he wanted his son to grow up with a dad who is a role model for following his dreams.

9. He'd love to do a Malcolm in the Middle reboot!

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Who wouldn't love a Malcolm in the Middle reboot? We all would. In fact, Frankie Muniz has said that he would love to do it. He has actually dropped hints that it may happen as Bryan Cranson has also said that he would love to remake the show. He's even said that he would be willing to write the scripts.

10. It took him years and years to watch Malcolm in the Middle

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Frankie Muniz couldn't bring himself to actually watch the show that he had spent a lot of his childhood starring in. There was something he couldn't face about watching himself in a role where he was so young, and essentially still paving his way into acting. He eventually did it, just a couple of years back.

11. He has Puerto Rican and Italian ancestry

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Frankie Muniz has a very mixed cultural background. His ancestry is part Puerto Rican and part Italian. Muniz embraces his mixed heritage and loves to incorporate both of these sides into his lifestyle, he also wants to bring them into his baby boy's life.

12. He's 5 foot 5

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Frankie Muniz's official height is 5 foot 5. His height has been a recurring joke in tv and movies. It has become a part of the comedy, with people aiming jokes at his height. But, even outside of the tv shows and movies, it is something that he has found people commenting on, despite it not concerning him at all!

13. He loved racing from a very early age

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Frankie Muniz has been obsessed with racing since when he was just a little boy. He would watch all of the races and one daydream about growing up to be a racing car driver. And he did exactly that, he started in his young 20s and he has not made a career for himself in the racing world.

14. He plays the drums for a bank called Kingfoil

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Frankie Muniz and all his other endeavours are also a musician! He joined a band called King Foil in 2012 and even toured with them. He plays multiple instruments. Music is one of his passions which he keeps as a hobby, rather than pursuing it as a career.

15. He co-owns an olive oil and vinegar store

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Muniz is a huge foodie. He loves and is passionate about food. And with his Italian heritage, he has become somewhat of an olive oil connoisseur. He now co-owns a shoe called Outrageous Olive Oils & Vinegars in Arizona which sells all kinds of flavors!

16. He's a huge animal welfare advocate

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Ever since being a boy, animals have been a huge love and passion for Frankie. He has always had his own pets and he is now a huge advocate for animal welfare. He has adopted dogs from the dog shelter and encourages all of his fans and followers to rescue, rather than buy!

17. He's very political!

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Not many people realize but Frankie Muniz is very into politics. It is actually something that he wanted to pursue more seriously, as he has very strong views and beliefs and it has always been something that he has considered about taking further and taking a bigger role in politics.

18. He's very artistic

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Okay, this guy really can do it all. He acts, he races cars, he plays multiple instruments, he's clever and he's also super arty. He has actually shared some of his artwork online over the years with his fans. His art is a hobby that he does in his downtime to relax.

19. He's super sporty

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Another talent to add to the list...Frankie Muniz is also super sporty and he loves all kinds of sports. He used to play numerous sports growing up including basketball. Now, he plays golf, sometimes competitively during celebrity matches. How does this guy have time to do it all?

20. He has ongoing drama with Shea LaBeouf

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Frankie Muniz and Shea LeBeouf have a long history. They used to be roommates at the beginning of their careers in Los Angeles and decided to stay friends to help one another out. Yet, Muniz found success much earlier than LeBeouf and became taken seriously as an actor more quicker. People think LeBeouf still holds resentment about this and they have an ongoing feud.

21. He holds a Guinness World Record

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Not many people even realize that Muniz actually holds a Guinness World Record. He received the award for 'The Most Cars Driven in a Film Series' when he was starring in the movie Agent Cody Banks. It all makes sense when you consider what his career is today.

22. He stands up to haters

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Frankie Muniz is NOT afraid of sticking up for himself when it comes to dealing with hate online. People have criticized his acting skills, to which he responds 'being retired with $40,000,000.00 at 19 had not been awful'. Which, shut down these hater comments completely!

23. He's a drummer for 'You Hang Up'

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Not only does he have his two careers, all of his hobbies and interests, and his band...he's also a drummer for another band named 'You Hang Up'. The band was formed back in 2005 and they released their debut album in 2008. Muniz has loved being a part of the band whenever he has free time.

24. He's a writer AND a producer

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Frankie Muniz is a talented actor, and at 35 he's made a name for himself and established himself firmly within Hollywood. Not only does he act, he's also a writer and a producer. He co-wrote and also produced the film named 'Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman'.

25. He loves collecting antique typewriters

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Antique typewriters are a very niche thing to collect, but Frankie Muniz has a very eclectic taste. His collection now stands at over 30, and he actually does use them to write. He finds writing on an antique typewriter heels his creativity and inspires him much more than working on a laptop.

26. His first tv appearance ever was as a little boy featured in a cereal advert

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He started out small and soon went on to do bigger and better things. His TV career started out with him featured as a little boy eating cereal. A few years later he was starring in minor roles before moving on to Malcolm in the Middle which changed his life forever.

27. He's starred in multiple movies and shows

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Although we essentially think of Frankie Muniz as Malcolm, this was by no means the only role he has done, despite it being one of the most memorable. He's also starred in the films, Big Fat Liar, My Dog Skip, Agent Cody Banks, and the crime series Criminal Minds as well as the series Preacher.

28. He's a gamer

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Frankie Muniz LOVES gaming. He's an avid gamer and has been ever since he was just a little boy. He loves all the new technology and games and whenever he has free time (which can't be very often) he loves to sit down, relax, and get into gaming mode.

29. He does animation voice acting

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Frankie Muniz doesn't just act he also does voice animation! Remember Racing Stripes? And Fairly Odd Parents? Frankie Muniz was a voice animation actor in both of these hit kids' tv shows/movies. And, he continues to voice act to this very day, when he's not racing at least!

30. He got rid of his motorbikes after the birth of his baby

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Frankie Muniz used to be a keen motorbike racer alongside his car racer. But, after the birth of his first baby boy, he decided to get rid of his motorbike collection completely due to his not seeing it as a safe activity. Muniz did not want to take any risks now that he had his son.