In 2000, the Fox channel launched a sitcom (situational comedy) called Malcolm in the Spotlight. The series survived seven seasons and was closed in 2006.
Performers
Who is involved in the main roles of the project?
The role of Malcolm, the main character, was played by Frankie Muniz, a famous American actor and race car driver. His character, a gifted young man, one of the sons of Hal and Lois, studies perfectly in one of the prestigious schools. His success is admired by class teacher Caroline.
American actor, director and screenwriter Brian Cranston. His character, a middle-aged man named Hal, is the consort of Lois, the main character. He is infantile, a little hysterical, for any reason falls into a panic and needs constant guardianship.
Actress Jane Kachmarek played the role of the mistress of the house and mother of five uncontrollable tomboys. Lois is obsessed with raising her sons and keeps them under constant control. Her authoritarian ways are not good, the children try to avoid the influence of the mother.
Justin Burfield, David Higgins, Christopher Masterson, Eric Sullivan, Craig Trailor, Emma Stone, Cloris Leachman - the rest of the actors. "Malcolm in the Spotlight" is a series for young people with the appropriate surroundings and decorative atmosphere. The success of such a film depends to a large extent on these factors.
Cadres decide everything
For the creative process, which lasted for several years, it was necessary to create a close-knit team of performers, and young promising actors participating in the filming process were assembled in it. "Malcolm in the spotlight" was the result of the interaction of talented, artistic young people.
Some of them already managed to gain experience on other television projects, someone first came to the set. But in any case, the project gathered actors aimed at a decent result. "Malcolm in the spotlight" It collects a record number of views today, thanks to the dedication of the creators of the television project. Audience sympathy is the surest criterion for evaluating the popularity of a series.
Sitcom as a whole took place and was recognized as successful, which the directors and actors sought. "Malcolm in the spotlight" became a favorite series for millions of viewers.
Actress Kachmarek Jane
Born December 21, 1955 in Wisconsin, the city of Grindale. He currently resides in San Marino, California. Filmed in television series. Known for her role as Jante Rudman from the 1994 film Law and Order. Also on such a character as the mother of Jennifer and David in the film "Pleasantville", filmed in 1998. The actress added popularity to the role of Helen Thomson in the TV series "The Fifth Part", which took place in 1995-1999.
And the most famous role of Kachmarek Jane is Lois from the sitcom about Malcolm, who "was in the spotlight." The mother of five sons - Reese, Francis, Jammy, Dewey and of course, Malcolm - was remembered by millions of viewers.
For her role, Lois Jane was awarded several nominations, including Golden Globe, Emmy, US Association of Actors Award, Satellite Prize.
Actor Cranston Brian
One of the main roles in the sitcom about Malcolm was played by a famous artist, Hollywood star Brian Cranston. The actor was born on March 7, 1956 in the city of San Fernando, California. He is a multiple winner of the Golden Globe, Tony and Emmy prizes. On the famous "Walk of Fame" a star was opened in honor of the actor.
Cranston began with commercials, participation in the filming of industrial facilities and soap operas. Among the many episodic roles, one stood out - the image of Douglas Donovan from the series "Endless Love". For two years, the actor played his favorite character.
Another prominent role was the chemist Walter White, a patient with lung cancer. In order to somehow get out of a difficult situation and feed his family, White begins to work for the mafia. His task is to create a new potent drug. He attracts his student Jesse Pinkman to criminal cooperation. The role brought the actor four Emmys in the nomination "Best Actor in a Drama Series".
The role of Hal, the father of an unusual family in the sitcom Malcolm in the Spotlight, did not require much skill. Cranston's task was to convincingly play the dad of five dearly beloved sons. At the same time, Hal could not concentrate on their upbringing, the wife of Lois constantly intervened in the process, who believed that her methods of influencing children were the only correct ones. Hal was upset, fell into despair and began to panic. He had to be reassured, the whole family was engaged in this.
Actor Muniz Frankie
The main role in the sitcom "Malcolm in the Spotlight" was played by a young promising performer who came to the set at the age of fifteen. Frankie Muniz fit in perfectly with the image of a young geek who, in the course of the story, was supposed to surprise others with his outstanding abilities.
The actor was born on December 5, 1985 in Ridgewood, New Jersey. In addition to participating in the filming of “Malcolm,” Frankie played several episodic roles in other youth series, such as “Sabrina the Little Witch,” “My Dog Skip,” “Dance with Olivia.”
The starring role of Malcolm brought Frankie real fame. He became one with his main character for a long time.
At present, the thirty-year-old actor Muniz starred in various dramatic film projects. But he does not refuse comedic characters who played a decisive role in his creative life.
Today
All the actors who participated in the creation of the series "Malcolm in the Spotlight" today successfully continue their career.