Name
Frankie Grande
Known For
Acting
Birthday
1983-01-24 (43 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Frank James Michael Grande Marchione (born January 24, 1983) is an American dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host and YouTube personality. He is the older half-brother of singer and actress Ariana Grande.
He performed on Broadway as Franz in the musical Rock of Ages (2014–2015) and in Mamma Mia! (2007–2010) and has played roles Off-Broadway, in regional theatre productions and on tour. Grande has produced Broadway shows and both produced and appeared in cabaret acts, including his own one-man show. In 2012, he established a YouTube channel and has also been building a following on Twitter and Instagram. In 2014, he was a contestant on the U.S. reality television series Big Brother 16, where he placed fifth.
Grande was a judge on the 2015 season of America's Best Dance Crew. From 2016 to 2017, he co-hosted Style Code Live, a live Amazon fashion and shopping show that streamed on weeknights, from which he took off time to compete on the UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother 18 in mid-2016. His philanthropic work includes co-founding the non-profit arts organization "Broadway in South Africa" and work for buildOn.
Known For
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As a small-town girl catapults from underground video sensation to global superstar, she a...
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Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrify...
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A groundbreaking film that portrays the journey of Gigi Lazzarato, a fearless woman who be...
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A gay bachelor party turned spooky when sinister spirits are suddenly summoned....
- 2017 This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous as Self (archive footage)
- 2023 Summoning Sylvia as Nico
- 2025 Henry Danger: The Movie as Frankini / Fangkini
- 2020 Spree as Richard
- 2020 The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream as Dr. Everett V. Scott
- 2025 Brighter Days Ahead as Peaches' Brother (uncredited)
- 2025 Wicked: One Wonderful Night as Self - Audience Member
- 2015 Jem and the Holograms as Self (uncredited)
- 2019 The Tamron Hall Show ( 2 episodes ) as Self - Guest
- 2017 Indoor Boys ( 3 episodes )
- 2009 RuPaul's Drag Race ( 2 episodes ) as Self - Special Guest
- 2000 Big Brother ( 38 episodes ) as Self - Houseguest
- 2023 Big Brother Reindeer Games ( 6 episodes ) as Houseguest
- 2014 Trailblazer Honors ( 1 episode ) as Self - Presenter
- 2024 Ghosting ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2014 Henry Danger ( 4 episodes ) as Frankini
- 2009 RuPaul's Drag Race ( 2 episodes ) as Self - Audience Member
- 2020 Danger Force ( 1 episode ) as Frankini
- 2019 All That ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2000 Big Brother ( 5 episodes ) as Self - Guest
- 2001 Celebrity Big Brother ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon ( 2 episodes ) as Self - Guest
- 2025 Dish It Out ( 1 episode ) as Self- Guest
- 1984 MTV Video Music Awards ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2025 Dish It Out ( 1 episode ) as Himself- Guest
- 2000 Big Brother ( 1 episode ) as Self - Guest / "Mastermind"
- 2009 The Streamy Awards ( 1 episode ) as Self - Presenter
- 2010 Worst Cooks in America ( 7 episodes ) as Self - Contestant
- 2019 The Kelly Clarkson Show ( 1 episode ) as Self
- 2022 Danger Goes Digital ( 1 episode ) as Frankini (voice)
