Francisco James "Frankie" Muniz IV (born December 5, 1985) is an American actor and racing driver. He is best known for playing the title character in the family sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000–06).
When bitten by a genetically modified spider, a nerdy, shy, and awkward high school student gains spider-like abilities that he eventually must use to fight evil as a superhero after tragedy befalls his family.
