Frankie Muniz's Net Worth Soars in the Entertainment World

Frankie Muniz is an actor and musician from the United States. The 37-year-old star acted as the main character in a TV show called "Malcolm in the Middle" from 2000 to 2006. 

Muniz has also been in movies like "Deuces Wild" (2002), "Big Fat Liar" (2002), "Agent Cody Banks" (2003), and "Racing Stripes" (2005).

How Rich is Frankie Muniz?

Frankie Muniz, an American actor, musician, writer, producer, and race-car driver, has a net worth of $30 million. Whereas, another actor named Desi Arnaz Jr. has a net worth of around $40 million.

Muniz became famous for his role in the TV show "Malcolm in the Middle," which aired 151 episodes across seven seasons from 2000 to 2006. After the show ended, Frankie paused acting to chase his dream of being a professional race car driver. He raced in the Atlantic Championship, showing off his racing abilities.

Frankie Muniz Salary in Malcolm in the Middle 

In the early "Malcolm" seasons, Frankie made $30,000 for each episode. That totaled $480,000 for the first season, $750,000 for the second, and $660,000 for the third. 

Later on, in the 4th, 5th, and 6th seasons, Muniz received $75,000 per episode, amassing $4.95 million. In the final season, he earned $150,000 per episode, totaling $3.3 million.

Overall, Frankie earned roughly $10.15 million from base salaries in the original episodes of "Malcolm in the Middle." With union royalties, he likely received about 80% of that during the show's first syndication.  

Additionally, Muniz earned millions from other acting gigs. Notably, he received $2 million for the first "Agent Cody Banks" movie and $5 million for the sequel. 

Frankie Muniz Lavish Lifestyle

Early in Frankie Muniz's career, he bought his mom a house in Brentwood. As a teenager, he lived there until he was 18, then got his own place in Encino, California. After that, he bought homes in Hollywood Hills, selling two in 2005, making a small profit. One was sold to Halle Berry.  

In 2006, Muniz bought a $3.5 million home in Hollywood Hills. He tried to sell it for more in 2007 but couldn't find a buyer until 2014 when he sold it for less.  

By 2008, Frankie moved from LA to Scottsdale, Arizona, buying a fancy estate for $2.782 million. He sold this house in 2014 for $2.85 million. Then, in 2016, he bought another Scottsdale house for $3 million and listed it for $3.5 million but later took it off the market. According to property records, this is still where he lives today. 

Frankie Muniz Career Highlights

In 2000, Frankie Muniz got the lead role in "Malcolm in the Middle," which made him famous worldwide. He acted in 151 episodes from 2000 to 2006 alongside Jane Kaczmarek and Bryan Cranston. Playing Malcolm earned him an Emmy nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations, instantly making him a sensation.  

Apart from "Malcolm," Muniz appeared in guest roles on TV and starred in movies like "Big Fat Liar" (2002) and "Agent Cody Banks" (2003). He also worked in films like "My Dog Skip" (2000), "Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London" (2004), and "Stay Alive" (2006).  

Continuing his acting career, Frankie competed in "Dancing with the Stars" in 2017 and appeared in the "Sharknado" TV movies. He has won several awards, including Kids' Choice Awards and Young Artist Awards, and received Golden Globe nominations for "Malcolm in the Middle."  

Aside from acting, Muniz ventured into professional auto racing. He raced in various series from 2005 to 2009, competing in races for the Atlantic Championship.

In music, Frankie played drums for the band You Hang Up and later joined Kingsfoil in 2012. He endorsed SJC Drums and Imperial Cymbals but left Kingsfoil in 2014 due to scheduling conflicts. 

Muniz then managed the band Astro Lasso, traveling with them and assisting with their performances. The band opened for acts like We the Kings during their tour in 2017. 

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