Frankie James Grande, a multifaceted American artist, was born Frank James Michael Grande-Marchione on January 24, 1983, in Manhattan, New York City, to Joan Grande, a chief executive officer for Hose-McCann Communications, and Victor Louis Marchione, a physician.
Growing up in Englewood, New Jersey, and Boca Raton, Florida, Frankie attended Pine Crest School in Boca Raton, before going on to graduate from Muhlenberg College in 2005, where he triple-majored in biology, theater, and dance.
Throughout his career, Frankie has made a name for himself as a talented dancer, actor, singer, producer, television host, and YouTube personality. His impressive resume includes performances on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional theatre productions, as well as tours.
Some of his notable credits include playing the role of Franz in the musical Rock of Ages (2014-2015) and Mamma Mia! (2007-2010),and appearing in his own one-man show "Livin La Vida Grande". Frankie has also produced Broadway shows and cabaret acts, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
In addition to his stage work, Frankie has made appearances on reality television, including being a contestant on Big Brother 16 (2014) and a judge on America's Best Dance Crew (2015). He co-hosted Style Code Live, a live Amazon fashion and shopping show, from 2016 to 2017.
Frankie has also competed in the UK reality show Celebrity Big Brother 18 (2016) and made guest appearances on Nickelodeon's sitcom Henry Danger (2017) and the Netflix series Haters Back Off (2017).
A proud openly gay individual, Frankie has used his platform to promote acceptance and inclusivity, and has become a beloved figure in the entertainment industry.
