It was a family-friendly comedy that ran for a solid seven seasons. And when it all came to an end on May 14, 2006, many were left wondering what became of the “Malcolm in the Middle” cast. Let’s catch up with the key players and find out what they’ve been up to since their hit show came to an end.
Frankie Muniz – Then
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Played title character Malcolm for all seven seasons of “Malcolm in the Middle” from 2000-2006
His character had an extremely high IQ and a photographic memory
Nominated for an Emmy and two Golden Globe awards for his role
Frankie Muniz — Now
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Pursued several different career options, including stock car racing, real estate investing, and music
Married with one child
Races a Ford Mustang for Rette Jones Racing in the ARCA Menards Series
Jane Kaczmarek – Then
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Played Malcolm’s mom Lois
Nominated for three Golden Globes and seven Primetime Emmys
Claims this was her first comedic role
Jane Kaczmarek – Now
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Reprised her Lois character in 2013 on former co-star Bryan Cranston’s “Breaking Bad” DVD box set in an alternate ending
Has had roles in more than 35 TV shows and films since “Malcolm in the Middle” ended
Stays busy with her philanthropic work
Erik Per Sullivan – Then
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Played youngest brother Dewey for the entire run of “Malcolm in the Middle”
Won several Young Artist Awards for his work on the show
Dewey was his breakout role
Erik Per Sullivan – Now
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After the show, he — along with Jane Kaczmarerk — wrote the afterword on children’s book Together
Voiced Sheldon the Seahorse in Finding Nemo
Has not appeared on screen since 2010 and has presumably retired from acting
Bryan Cranston — Then
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Played Malcolm’s father Hal on the show from 2000-2006
Landed the role while the show’s set was being built
Was hired on the spot
Bryan Cranston — Now
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After “Malcolm,” Cranston’s career explode as he stepped almost immediately into the role of Walter White on “Breaking Bad”
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