Frankie Munez played the titular role in a small-screen comedy called Malcolm in the Middle, which debuted on Fox in the year 2000. The show centres on Malcolm, a young kid with a genius-level IQ who must attend special classes in school, and his working-class family. Malcolm resides with his three brothers, the oldest of whom is Francis (Christopher Masterson), the second-oldest is Reese (Justin Berfield), and the youngest is Dewey. Malcolm’s parents are Hal and Lois, who are respectively portrayed by Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek (Erik Per Sullivan).
In addition to his family, Craig Lamar Traylor’s Stevie Kenarban is Malcolm’s best buddy and a fellow genius. It was originally planned for Stevie to only appear in the pilot, but by the end of the seven-season run, Stevie had made an appearance in about 57 episodes (via IMDb). Despite being in a wheelchair, having a lung missing, and having asthma, Traylor’s character strives to lead a regular life. Although he experiences significant personal challenges throughout his tenure on Malcolm in the Middle, Stevie is a cheerful and upbeat youngster. In 2001, Traylor won a Young Artist Award for the performance.
After Malcolm in the Middle was cancelled in 2006, each cast member pursued their own goals, whether they were to pursue acting full-time, devote more time to their families, or do something else entirely. Traylor has taken a very unusual path, and at the age of 32, many people would find it difficult to identify him as the actor who portrayed the beloved character Stevie.
Craig Lamar Traylor did more acting before taking a break
382329 20: The cast of “Malcolm in the Middle” poses for a photo November 26, 2000 at the Hollywood Christmas Parade in Hollywood, CA. From left to right, the cast members are Bryan Cranston, Frankie Muniz, Christopher Masterson, Erik Per Sullivan, Jane Kaczmarek, in back, Craig Lamar Traylor, and Justin Berfield. (Photo by Newsmakers)
Traylor struggled to find much success as an actor after Malcolm in the Middle. He played minor roles in a few lesser-known movies, such as Cedric the Entertainer’s comedy Dance Fu from 2011. Cedric the Entertainer plays a young entertainer who must exact revenge on his uncle’s murder in the movie. Based on that concept, it might not sound like a comedy, but it is. Traylor portrayed a character named Lil Ryat in the movie.
In the 2012 movie This Bitter Earth, Traylor played the role of Tyrone MC. The movie centres on Sahara Ware’s character T’neesha Coleman, a teen whose life is irrevocably altered when her father is shot and dies, along with Billy Dee Williams, Nichelle Nichols, and Ware. T’neesha is encouraged by those around her to pursue the one thing she enjoys doing the most, which is playing the piano, and succeed in a crucial talent competition that could pave the way for her future success.
The parts Traylor plays in these movies are quite small. Traylor stopped acting in 2012 to concentrate on other interests and spend more time with his family.
Traylor found a new passion for making jewelry
Traylor appears to have shifted his attention away from acting and into himself and his family. His Twitter, which appears to be controlled by both himself and his mother, is the only real source of information during this time period. The Instagram account shared images of Traylor as an adult, showcasing his more mature, “hipster” appearance. Traylor is the total antithesis of Stevie, the young boy who wore glasses and a polo in Malcolm in the Middle, with big gauges in his ears, a nose piercing, and numerous tattoos.
Traylor currently has a great deal of interest for wire wrapping, a very old method of creating handmade jewellery. Wire wrapping has a long history, dating back at least as far as the Phoenician Empire in approximately 1000 B.C., and possibly even further, according to a Handmade Artist article. Wire wrapping is evident in jewellery objects from the Sumerians that may be found in museums like the British Museum in London. The majority of Traylor’s business is conducted through Instagram, where he currently creates customised items under the handle Deity Designs.
During an interview with the Museum of the African Diaspora, Traylor discussed manufacturing jewellery. He stated that the lack of diversity in the wire wrapping community is one of the reasons he continues to pursue this job, adding, “It’s important to me because I don’t see anybody who looks like me doing it.” He seeks to convey the idea that “People of colour may join this industry as well. It’s not specifically designed for one set of people.” Traylor is enrolled in a Brooklyn school to obtain his licence to handle diamonds and other priceless treasures, according to a tweet from March 2021.
Traylor might finally be returning to acting
With the indie movie Forgiven This Gun4Hire, Traylor is making a comeback to the big screen after a long absence. In addition to Shirley Jones, Michael Monteiro, and Richard Pryor Jr., the film is directed by Mike Dahl. With Liam Stone as Butch Cassidy and Allison Messina portraying Calamidy Jane, a different spelling of Calamity Jane, Forgiven This Gun4Hire is a fresh spin on the Western genre. Both Cassidy and Calamity Jane were well-known historical people and protagonists of Western films. Cassidy, whose real name was Robert LeRoy Parker, existed. He was the capo of the “Wild Bunch,” a band of outlaws, and he lived from 1866 until 1908 They banded together to loot banks and railways all over the West. Calamity Jane, whose real name was Martha Jane Cannary, was a well-known sharpshooter who was rumoured to have travelled with Wild Bill Hickok.
The movie’s release date is June 30, 2021, but not much more is known about it. While Forgiven This Gun4Hire is listed as a 2018 movie on several other websites, like TV Cast List, it was probably shot a few years ago and is only now receiving distribution. It’s not entirely apparent what Traylor’s job entails beyond the fact that he plays a character by the name of Wiseguy. Traylor seems to still like acting and may be gradually making a comeback, but it’s also possible that this movie was just a one-off. Fans can hopefully look forward to seeing Traylor on screen once more in the future if he pursues further acting opportunities.
