- Was one of the most powerful celebrity according to 2003 Forbes Top 100 Celebrity List (#92)
- Shot to stardom as the titular genius mired in a family of underachievers in Fox's single-camera smash sitcom MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE.
- Muniz bought the Volkswagen Jetta that Jesse drives in THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS (2001)
- Is a drummer.
- Is a die-hard basketball fan.
- Landed his first major role at age 8 playing Tiny Tim in A CHRISTMAS CAROL at the Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh.
- Ethnicity: 1/4 Italian, 1/4 Irish (his mother) and 1/2 Puerto Rican (his father's heritage).
- Credits Zac Hanson for inspiring him to learn to play the drums.
- Was paid $2,000,000 for AGENT CODY BANKS (2003)
- Was paid $5,000,000 for AGENT CODY BANKS 2 (2004)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy at Golden Globe Awards for MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2002)
- Nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Comedy/Musical at Golden Globe Awards for MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2001)
- Nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at Emmy Awards for MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2001)
Quotes- When he received news of his Emmy nomination] "I am keeping with tradition today. After I learned of my Golden Globe nomination, I went to the dentist, so today, let's make it the orthodontist."
- "Acting classes, I guess, are good and I would like to maybe sometime take one. But I would feel like I was learning someone else's technique. I like mine."
Awards- Young Artist Awards: Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama), MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2003)
- Kids' Choice Awards: Blimp Award - Favorite TV Actor (2003)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2002)
- Golden Satellite Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2001)
- Hollywood Reporter Young Star Award for MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2001)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Ensemble in a Feature Film, MY DOG SKIP (2001)
- Young Artist Awards: Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series - Leading Young Actor, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2001)
- Giffoni Film Festival: Free to Fly Section - Best Actor, MY DOG SKIP (2000)
- YoungStar Awards: Best Young Actor/Performance in a Comedy TV Series, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2000)
- YoungStar Awards: Best Young Ensemble Cast - Television, MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE (2000)
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