Frank James Michael Grande Marchione, better known as Frankie Grande, is an American dancer, singer, actor, producer, television host and YouTube personality. He is the half-brother of pop singer Ariana Grande.
Frankie Grande Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Frankie Grande was born on January 24, 1983 (Frankie Grande’s age: 40) in New York City to Victor Marchione and Joan Grande. His father has been employed as a physician while his mother is chief executive officer of the telephone and alarm system company Hose-McCann Communications.
Although born in New York, Grande was raised in Englewood, New Jersey up until the age of ten, when he moved with his mother to Boca Raton, Florida. Along with Ariana Grande, Grande has a half-brother, James Marchione. Grande graduated from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania in 2005, where he triple-majored in biology, dance and theatre. He had considered medical school before deciding to take a year off in order to pursue theatre.
Frankie Grande Biography: Age, Early Life, Family, Education
Frankie Grande was born on January 24, 1983 (Frankie Grande’s age: 40) in New York City to Victor Marchione and Joan Grande. His father has been employed as a physician while his mother is chief executive officer of the telephone and alarm system company Hose-McCann Communications.
Although born in New York, Grande was raised in Englewood, New Jersey up until the age of ten, when he moved with his mother to Boca Raton, Florida. Along with Ariana Grande, Grande has a half-brother, James Marchione. Grande graduated from Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania in 2005, where he triple-majored in biology, dance and theatre. He had considered medical school before deciding to take a year off in order to pursue theatre.
- 6/30/2023
- by Trevor Hanuka
- Uinterview
Broadway dancer Frankie Grande competed on Big Brother 16, where his memorable run was cut short before the finals. Nearly 10 years have passed; where is Frankie Grande now?
Frankie Grande dealt with drug addiction after ‘Big Brother 16’
In 2014, YouTuber and Broadway dancer Frankie Grande, 40, made his reality TV debut on Big Brother 16, where he hid his fame and identity as pop star Ariana Grande’s brother before memorably announcing it.
His decision to push the Bb Rewind Twist button backfired, and Frankie was eliminated after an impressive run, placing fifth.
Frankie Grande, Orville Peck, Raven Symoné and more share which artists they listen to that help lift their mood at the 2023 #GLAADawards! #BillboardNews pic.twitter.com/tcO7ZeP7t3
— billboard (@billboard) April 6, 2023
After his time on the show, the New York native served as a judge on the dancing competition series America’s Best Dance Crew (2015), co-hosted the Amazon shopping show Style...
Frankie Grande dealt with drug addiction after ‘Big Brother 16’
In 2014, YouTuber and Broadway dancer Frankie Grande, 40, made his reality TV debut on Big Brother 16, where he hid his fame and identity as pop star Ariana Grande’s brother before memorably announcing it.
His decision to push the Bb Rewind Twist button backfired, and Frankie was eliminated after an impressive run, placing fifth.
Frankie Grande, Orville Peck, Raven Symoné and more share which artists they listen to that help lift their mood at the 2023 #GLAADawards! #BillboardNews pic.twitter.com/tcO7ZeP7t3
— billboard (@billboard) April 6, 2023
After his time on the show, the New York native served as a judge on the dancing competition series America’s Best Dance Crew (2015), co-hosted the Amazon shopping show Style...
- 4/9/2023
- by Tamara Grant
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Frankie Grande is thankful for the support of fans following a scary incident.
According to TMZ, NYPD sources said that Ariana Grande’s brother was walking in New York last week when a pair of teens mugged him.
Read More: Frankie Grande And Hale Leon Have ‘Star Wars’ Wedding, Ariana Grande Reacts
Frankie seems to be fine following the incident and took to Instagram to reassure the public he was safe.
He shared his status in an Instagram Story where he wrote he was “healing”.
“Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers,” wrote the 39-year-old. “I am so thankful to be safe and healing. Keeping shining bright and stay safe out there. ”
Frankie J Grande – Photo: Instagram/@frankiejgrande
The teens reportedly punched Frankie in the head and made off with his bag. Hours later, police arrested a 17-year-old and 13-year-old who attempted to use one of his credit cards at a nearby store.
According to TMZ, NYPD sources said that Ariana Grande’s brother was walking in New York last week when a pair of teens mugged him.
Read More: Frankie Grande And Hale Leon Have ‘Star Wars’ Wedding, Ariana Grande Reacts
Frankie seems to be fine following the incident and took to Instagram to reassure the public he was safe.
He shared his status in an Instagram Story where he wrote he was “healing”.
“Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers,” wrote the 39-year-old. “I am so thankful to be safe and healing. Keeping shining bright and stay safe out there. ”
Frankie J Grande – Photo: Instagram/@frankiejgrande
The teens reportedly punched Frankie in the head and made off with his bag. Hours later, police arrested a 17-year-old and 13-year-old who attempted to use one of his credit cards at a nearby store.
- 11/15/2022
- by Corey Atad
- ET Canada
Frankie Grande's wedding day was truly out of this world. The reality star married his partner Hale Leon during an intimate, galactic ceremony at his family's home in Florida on May 4. "It was the most beautiful ceremony, officiated by my incredible mother, and it brought us even closer together as we took our vows before our immediate families and before God!" Frankie shared on Instagram on May 10. "We then followed our wedding with a joint bachelor party weekend of games with some friends and family and are currently on our mini-moon before I have to head to rehearsal for my upcoming show Titanique. And this is only the beginning of the celebrations." For the special day,...
- 5/10/2022
- E! Online
Frankie Grande is engaged to Hale Leon! The 38-year-old Broadway star popped the question to the 28-year-old actor with a virtual reality proposal at Dreamscape in Los Angeles on Tuesday, June 8. "He said Yes!" Frankie wrote on Instagram. "We're Engaged! I am so happy my best friend said he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me! Playing games and making me laugh forever! Speaking of games… I proposed In Virtual Reality! He Freaked Out! I can't wait to post the video… but for now enjoy these beautiful photos taken by @toddthephotographer in the iconic @people magazine. What a way to celebrate #pride." The Rock of Ages alum described the big...
- 6/9/2021
- E! Online
It was a very Merry Christmas for Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez, who spent the holiday together as an engaged couple for the first time. On Friday, Christmas Day, the 27-year-old pop star posted photos of herself cuddling with the 25-year-old real estate agent in front of a Christmas tree on her Instagram page. She wrote, "merry :)" Ariana also shared more pics from the celebration, featuring brother Frankie Grande, 37, his boyfriend Hale Leon, Bff Doug Middlebrook and mom Joan Grande. "I love you so incredibly much!" Frankie commented. "So grateful we were together!" Ariana and Dalton kicked off the holidays by giving back and...
- 12/26/2020
- E! Online
Is love in the air for Ariana Grande and Mikey Foster? After weeks of speculation, the 26-year-old singer's brother, Frankie Grande, seemed to confirm the rumors to Us Weekly at the La premiere of Game Changers on Wednesday. "I love Mikey. I think he's a really sweet guy. So talented. So kind and so caring," the 36-year-old told the outlet. "He's a great guy." Frankie also revealed that he recently went on a "double date" with Ariana and Mikey and his boyfriend, Hale Leon. "It was really fun," he said. "Game night! Board games! So fun."
However, he later appeared to backtrack in a now-deleted tweet, writing, "My sister is not in a relationship. Everyone relax. She is very much single." Frankie also clarified to Us Weekly, saying his "double date" comments were not meant to be taken literally. "Hale and I were on a date, which is why I...
However, he later appeared to backtrack in a now-deleted tweet, writing, "My sister is not in a relationship. Everyone relax. She is very much single." Frankie also clarified to Us Weekly, saying his "double date" comments were not meant to be taken literally. "Hale and I were on a date, which is why I...
- 9/6/2019
- by Monica Sisavat
- Popsugar.com
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