Malcolm in the Middle facts for kids

Malcolm in the Middle was a popular American sitcom. A sitcom is a funny TV show about everyday life. This show was about a very smart boy named Malcolm and his wild family.

The show aired on the Fox network. It ran for seven years, from January 9, 2000, to May 14, 2006. Malcolm in the Middle was very successful. It won many important awards, including 9 Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award, and a Grammy Award.

Meet the Cast of Malcolm in the Middle

The show featured a talented group of actors. They played the main family members. Each character had a unique personality.

• Frankie Muniz played Malcolm, the main character. He was a super smart middle child.
• Jane Kaczmarek played Lois, the strict and often stressed mom.
• Bryan Cranston played Hal, the fun-loving but sometimes clueless dad.
• Justin Berfield played Reese, Malcolm's older brother. Reese was known for being a bully.
• Christopher Masterson played Francis, the oldest brother. He was often away at military school or working.
• Erik Per Sullivan played Dewey, the youngest brother. He was very clever and musical.

Awards and Recognition

Malcolm in the Middle was praised by many people. It won several big awards during its time on TV. These awards show how much people liked the show.

Emmy Awards for Comedy

The show won nine Emmy Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in television. The Emmys are like the Oscars for TV shows.

Peabody and Grammy Wins

It also won a Peabody Award. This award honors excellent and important stories in electronic media. The show even won a Grammy Award for its catchy theme song, "Boss of Me" by They Might Be Giants.

Images for kids

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  The house in Studio City as it appeared in 2009.

See also

In Spanish: Malcolm in the Middle para niños