A childhood photo from the hit TV series Malcolm in the Middle is once again making rounds on social media, reminding fans of the early 2000s sitcom that defined a generation. The image, featuring one of the show’s young stars during his early acting days, has triggered a wave of nostalgia — and curiosity about where he is now.
Bryan Cranston – Hal
The father of the dysfunctional family on “Malcolm in the Middle” was Hal, played hilariously by Bryan Cranston. Hal was utterly in love with his wife, Lois, and loved his kids, even if he wasn’t the most responsible or mature father. He usually left the hard parenting up to Lois and supported her choices.
Jane Kaczmarek – Lois
Lois, played by Jane Kaczmarek, was the undisputed head of the “Malcolm in the Middle” family. While many found her too loudmouthed or controlling, Lois was a woman who knew how to get things done. For better or worse, she tried to run a house filled with troublesome kids and hold down a full-time job.
Christopher Masterson – Francis
The series opened with the eldest brother, Francis, away at military school after his antics went too far for his parents to handle. Played by Christopher Masterson, Francis is constantly at war with his mother, Lois. For most of the show, Francis struggled to find his footing, but by the end, he had found a path he enjoyed.
Justin Berfield – Reese
Reese may have been the most troublesome of the boys on “Malcolm in the Middle.” Yet Justin Berfield played the role charmingly enough that viewers still liked the character. Reese may not have had the same kind of genius as Malcolm or Dewey, but Reese was talented at coming up with schemes and surprisingly good at cooking.
Frankie Muniz – Malcolm
As the titular character in “Malcolm in the Middle,” fans expected Frankie Muniz to build his career in acting. While the series was still on the air, Muniz starred in several films like “Agent Cody Banks” and “Racing Stripes” as well as doing voice acting in “The Fairly OddParents.” However, Muniz later moved out of Hollywood and became a NASCAR driver.
Erik Per Sullivan
For most of “Malcolm in the Middle,” Dewey, played by Erik Per Sullivan, was the youngest in the family. As the youngest, Dewey was often overlooked or forgotten by his parents and picked on by his older brothers. Although he may not have been the loudest in the family, Dewey may have been the smartest and most creative, and had the brightest future in front of him.
