Frankie Muniz -- 10 things to know about the 'Dancing with the Stars' contestant

Frankie Muniz is surprising himself week to week with what he can accomplish on Dancing with the Stars.


Frankie is a 31-year-old actor and racecar driver best known for his starring role on Fox's series Malcolm in the Middle. Whether or not Frankie is the best dancer on Season 25 of the ABC reality competition, one might argue he has the most heart.

Frankie frequently gushes about how much he loves to be a part of the show and how he'd hate to be eliminated.

Frankie also endures numerous treatment and therapy methods to nurse a previous back injury so he can meet the show's physical requirements and challenges.

Frankie is partnered with Witney Carson for Dancing with the Stars this fall, and the couple have amazing chemistry as well as a great time together onstage and behind-the-scenes. They have what it takes to go all the way!


Below is a list of 10 facts Reality TV World has compiled about Frankie Muniz:

- Frankie was born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey to his mother Denise, a nurse, and father Francisco Muniz III, a restaurateur. His father is of Puerto Rican heritage and his mother is of Irish and Italian descent.

- Frankie's full name is Francisco Muniz IV, and he wears a lot of hats in the entertainment industry as an actor, musician, writer, producer, race car driver and band manager.

- He competed in the Champ Car Atlantic Championship as a race car driver. And in 2011, Frankie participated in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race, and after starting 15th, he finished fourth.

- The Dancing with the Stars contestant starred in My Dog Skip, a 2000 family drama film; Big Fat Liar in 2002 opposite Amanda Bynes and Paul Giamatti; and Agent Cody Banks as well as its sequel Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London.


- From 2012 to 2014, he was a drummer in the band Kingsfoil. Frankie currently manages an electronic, indie and pop band called Astro Lasso from York, PA.

- The 5'5" DWTS contestant was born December 5, 1985, and he recently revealed he's suffered extreme memory loss, as he's unable to recall very special and impactful moments in his life.

- Frankie recently shot the lead of the independent drama feature The Black String for director Brian Hanson.

- Preacher on AMC is Frankie's favorite show. But he's also a big fan of reality TV, including shows like The Bachelorette, Parking Wars, and Dance Moms.

- Frankie has been nominated for an Emmy award and two Golden Globe awards for his performance on Malcolm in the Middle.


- The actor doesn't exactly have mature and sophisticated taste buds. You'll often catch him eating tacos, hot dogs, fried chicken, pizza, and pie.






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