In 2008, he put his acting career on hold to pursue an open-wheel racing career, and competed in the Atlantic Championship.
At the height of his fame, he was considered one of the most popular child actors and 'one of Hollywood's most bankable teens' in 2003. He is also known for his film roles in the films Deuces Wild (2002), Big Fat Liar (2002), Agent Cody Banks (2003), and Racing Stripes (2005). He is best known for playing the title character in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), which earned him an Emmy Award nomination and two Golden Globe Award nominations.
Francisco Muniz IV ( / ˈ m j uː n ɪ z/ born December 5, 1985) is an American actor and stock car driver.
