Frankie Muniz Net Worth 2023 (Update)

To achieve greatness in one profession is a commendable achievement in itself. To do so after joining a different profession speaks volumes of one's caliber. One such entity who has managed to do that is Frankie Muniz. Well-known for his role in the sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle", Muniz is now a racer in the ARCA Menards Series.

As per CelebrityNetWorth, his net worth is estimated to be around $30 million. While a majority of Muniz's earnings have come through his acting career, he has done well to establish himself as an impressive race car driver. Also, with time, he has been attracting more sponsorship deals, which is only going to increase his valuation in the future. As of now, Muniz's salary as a driver remains unknown.

Frankie Muniz's family and personal life

On December 5, 1985, Francisco Muniz IV was born in Wood-Ridge, New Jersey. While Frankie Muniz's father Francisco Muniz III is a Puerto Rican restaurateur, his mother Denise who's half Irish and half Italian works as a nurse. When he was young, his family moved to Knightdale, North Carolina, which is where he grew up.

Amazingly, at the age of just eight, he got recognized at a talent show in Raleigh, North Carolina while he played Tiny Tim in a local production of A Christmas Carol. Unfortunately, just a little while after that Muniz's parents divorced. Post this, he moved with his mother to Burbank, California.

Not many know but Muniz was inspired by his elder sister Christina. She was enrolled in theatrical activities which motivated his younger brother to follow in her footsteps. While not much is known about Muniz's educational background, it is understood that he home-schooled since grade six.

Apart from his professional commitments, the 37-year-old is a family man. Muniz is happily married to his wife Paige Price. The couple met at the Frank Sinatra 100th anniversary invitational in February 2016 and began dating in April before getting engaged in November 2018. Two years later, they got married on February 21, 2020. Just a year after that, they welcomed their first child Mauz Mosley Muniz on March 22, 2021.

Other than being Muniz's wife, Price is known to be a model and actress. She started her modeling career at 18 and was successful in becoming the Miss Classic Kumite title in 2013. However, she retired from the fashion world at the age of 21 to work as a presenter on a golf network. In fact, she has even retired from her acting and is totally involved in supporting Muniz in his NASCAR career.

Frankie Muniz's NASCAR Career

Despite having a well-established acting career, Frankie Muniz was always attracted to the sport of racing. In fact, he drove the pace car for the Daytona 500 on February 18, 2001. Not only that, he even met the legendary Dale Earnhardt prior to the race. It was that very race that resulted in that tragic incident involving the Intimidator and his demise.

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For Muniz, it all started in 2004 as a racer when he participated in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race in Long Beach where he finished seventh. The following year he signed a two-year with Jensen Motorsport as a driver. In 2006, he competed in the Formula BMW USA Championship before joining the ChampCar Atlantic Championship from 2007-2009.

After a gap of 14 years, Muniz has made a return to his racing career. This time around he has preferred to try his hand in stock car racing in NASCAR. In January 2023, it was revealed that he will be joining Rette Jones Racing on a full-time basis in the ARCA Menards Series. Currently, he's driving the #30 Ford Mustang.

Frankie Muniz's Music and Acting Career 

It is no secret how Muniz gained fame very early in his career due to his acting skills. Considered one of the most popular child actors of his time, Malcolm in the Middle gave him incredible recognition. From there on, he starred in films like Deuces Wild (2002), Big Fat Liar (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and Racing Stripes (2005).

Other than acting, Muniz has also shown an interest in music. He joined the unsigned band You Hang Up as a drummer in 2012. In his bid to endorse SJC Drums and Imperial Cymbals, Muniz joined a band named Kingsfoil but left them in 2014 because of scheduling issues.

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In another adventurous move in 2017, he announced himself as the manager of the York-based band, Astro Lasso. The band consists of Jordan Davis and Tristan Martin, both of them who were associated with Muniz at Kingsfoil. For Astro Lasso, Muniz travels with the band and handles their monitor systems, and lights, and enjoys being the band's designated driver.

Awards and Achievements

As far as accolades are concerned, Frankie Muniz has quite a few to his name. Without a doubt, his act in Malcolm in the Middle did wonders for him. In 2000, he won the YoungStar Awards for Best Young Actor in a Motion Picture Drama and also for Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series.

It only got better in 2001 when he won the Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series: Leading Young Actor. In the same year, he also won the Satellite Awards for Best Performance by an Actor in a Series: Comedy or Musical. What makes it more amazing about 2001 is that Muniz got nominated for both the Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

The following year, he once again made it to the Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor - Television Series Musical or Comedy. Additionally, he also has two Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards to his name, winning them in 2003 and 2004. As far as his racing achievements are concerned, he has to date 4 podium finishes to his name in 63 race starts in the ARCA series. Over time, he is expected to only get better with his on-track record.

Frankie Muniz 's Endorsements 

Sponsorships do not come easy in the world of NASCAR. However, with an established reputation, Frankie Muniz has managed to get a good amount of sponsors behind him. While he still continues to look out for more sponsorship, he has Ford Performance, Hairclub, Sim Seats, ReSkills, K1 Race Gear, Maconi Setup Shop, and Zamp Helmets.

Does Frankie Muniz have a Charity and Foundation?

Given his popularity, Muniz has been a well-known personality to many. While not all his charity work is publicly known, one of them came to light in 2022 when he appeared on the 'Name That Tune' show. After winning $58,000 in the show, Muniz decided to donate the money to the State Forty Eight Foundation.

It is an Arizona non-profit organization that heavily focuses on supporting and bolstering Arizon's startup and small-business community. Since Muniz himself is involved in having a business in Arizona, he found the State Forty Eight Foundation the best fit for his donation amount.

Frankie Muniz's House

Historically, Frankie Muniz has a reputation for changing his house. In 2006, he bought a house in the Hollywood Hills area for $3,499,000. As per Los Angeles Times, he had reportedly put the 4,200 square feet home for sale at a price of $3,195,000.

Not only that, as per Phoenix New Times, it is believed that he sold his Arcadia-area house for $2.85 million to an undisclosed but well-known golf instructor. From there on, he owned a 6,195-square-foot mansion which was placed across a 1.23-acre lot in Scottsdale.

It possesses five bedrooms and seven bathrooms but was put on sale in 2016 for a price of $2.985 million. However, with no success then, Muniz listed it again for sale in 2017. This time the price was lowered to 2.4 million. As of now, his current residence remains unknown but it is rumored it is the very mansion he listed for sale in Scottsdale.

Frankie Muniz Cars

Frankie Muniz has always been fond of cars which is probably one of the reasons why he is into motorsport racing. Owing to his love for cars, he has amassed a fine collection of them. As per CarHp.com, Muniz owns a Maserati Coupe GT which was launched in 2002. It possesses a 4.2L V8 engine having been built in collaboration with Ferrari.

Next up is the 2009 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. To date, the car runs at a quick pace with a 6.2L naturally aspirated V8 engine. In its dark grey shade, it is truly a beauty to admire. Last but not least is his Volkswagen Jetta. Most notably, it appeared in the movie Fast and Furious.

The 1995 Jetta owned by Muniz composes of a 2.8L V6 engine. As per supercarblondie.com, he bought it for $42,000 at an auction in 2002. More than a decade later in 2016, the Jetta was auctioned off for a price of $100,000, resulting in a terrific commercial return for Muniz.

Frankie Muniz's Social Media Accounts

Given his popularity from childhood, Franki Muniz has been in the public eye for a long time now. Undoubtedly, he is an active user on social media keeping his fans updated about his regular activities. While he uses the commonly used social media platforms, to know more about his racing career, the details can be achieved on his website munizracing.com