Who Frankie Muniz, 14
Claim to fame He stars in the new Fox TV show Malcolm in the Middle and the film My Dog Skip, now playing in some cities.
Q How does it feel to be kicking off the new year with two starring roles?
A It's always been a dream to be on a TV show and to be in a movie. For them to come out at the same time is really, really awesome.
Q Your co-star in My Dog Skip is a Jack Russell terrier. Do you have a dog?
A I don't now, but my mom may let me get one--I think something small, like a rat terrier.
Q Do you have a favorite hobby?
A Golf is my favorite thing. It's green all around you - really relaxing.
Q Malcolm, your TV character, is a genius. How do your grades compare with his?
A I've always been a little ahead in my school. I get straight A's, but he probably gets straight A-pluses.
Q Is your family anything like the wacky family on the show?
A The family on Malcolm in the Middle is real. A lot of families do weird things. My family's not perfect.