Frankie Grande, born Frank James Michael Grande Marchione on January 24, 1983, in New York City, is the son of Victor Marchione and Joan Grande. He attended Pine Crest School in Florida, where he developed a passion for performing and singing at a young age. His half-sister is pop superstar Ariana Grande, one of the most influential music artists of her generation.
Academically gifted, Frankie graduated from Muhlenberg College with a triple major in biology, theatre, and dance. Although initially considering a career in medicine, his deep interest in entertainment led him to pursue a career on stage. He began his professional performing journey with a role as Boots the Monkey in the stage adaptation of "Dora the Explorer Live!"
In 2007, Frankie joined the cast of the Broadway musical Mamma Mia!, performing for three years and honing his craft alongside seasoned professionals. He later expanded his contributions to Broadway by producing several shows, including Hamlet. Notably, he has collaborated with major talents such as Jude Law. His work as both performer and producer has made a notable impact on the theatre world.
Frankie gained widespread public attention in 2014 when he participated in the sixteenth season of the reality television show Big Brother. The format of the show involves contestants cohabiting in a camera-monitored house and competing in various tasks while being eliminated through weekly votes. Frankie remained on the show for approximately 12 weeks and described his time on Big Brother as a wild and transformative experience. He was eventually voted out by fellow housemates during the twelfth week.
| Birth Date: | 24 Jan, 1983 |
| Age: | 37 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| residence: | Boca Raton |
| Education: | Muhlenberg College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, dancer, singer, producer |
| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |
