Frankie Grande
Born: 1983-01-24 in New York City, New York, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Henry Danger: The Movie as Frankini / Fangkini
- Dish It Out as Self- Guest
- Wicked: One Wonderful Night as Self - Audience Member
- Brighter Days Ahead as Peaches' Brother (uncredited)
2024
- Ghosting as Self
2023
- Big Brother Reindeer Games as Houseguest
- Summoning Sylvia as Nico
2020
- Danger Force as Frankini
- Spree as Richard
- The Rocky Horror Musical Live Stream as Dr. Everett V. Scott
2019
- Tamron Hall as Self - Guest
- All That as Self
2017
- Indoor Boys
- This Is Everything: Gigi Gorgeous as Self (archive footage)
2014
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Henry Danger as Frankini
- Trailblazer Honors as Self - Presenter
2010
- Worst Cooks in America as Self - Contestant
2009
- RuPaul's Drag Race as Self - Special Guest
- The Streamy Awards as Self - Presenter
2001
- Celebrity Big Brother as Self
2000
- Big Brother as Self - Houseguest
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self