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Frankie Grande

Acting Born Jan 24, 1983 New York City, New York, USA 24 credits

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.

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Known for

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self - Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Special Guest

RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Audience Member

Big Brother

as Self - Houseguest

Big Brother

as Self - Guest

Big Brother

as Self - Guest / "Mastermind"

Henry Danger

as Frankini

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

Worst Cooks in America

as Self - Contestant

Full filmography

  • The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Special Guest
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Audience Member
  • Big Brother (2000) as Self - Houseguest
  • Big Brother (2000) as Self - Guest
  • Big Brother (2000) as Self - Guest / "Mastermind"
  • Henry Danger (2014) as Frankini
  • Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
  • MTV Video Music Awards (1984) as Self
  • Celebrity Big Brother (2001) as Self
  • Danger Force (2020) as Frankini
  • Worst Cooks in America (2010) as Self - Contestant
  • Henry Danger: The Movie (2025) as Frankini / Fangkini
  • All That (2019) as Self
  • Trailblazer Honors (2014) as Self - Presenter
  • Spree (2020) as Richard
  • The Streamy Awards (2009) as Self - Presenter
  • Dish It Out (2025) as Self- Guest
  • Dish It Out (2025) as Himself- Guest
  • Ghosting (2024) as Self
  • Big Brother Reindeer Games (2023) as Houseguest
  • Indoor Boys (2017)
  • Brighter Days Ahead (2025) as Peaches' Brother (uncredited)
  • Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) as Self - Audience Member