Dewey From 'Malcolm In The Middle' Is All Grown Up And Has Attended College

Sep 10, 2021

The sitcom “Malcolm in the Middle” was beloved by fans and critics during its incredible run of seven seasons from January 2000 until May 2006. With a total of 151 episodes, there was ample opportunity for viewers to get the chance to know each and every one of the characters and adore them for their own personal quirks. While most people may think of actor Frankie Muniz when they first think about the sitcom, there were many others who became stars thanks to the hilarious program.

Following the story of a dysfunctional family, “Malcolm in the Middle” starred Muniz in the lead role as Malcolm, with other stars including Jane Kaczmarek as his overprotective mother and Bryan Cranston as his immature father. The other brothers were played by Christopher Kennedy Masterson, Justin Berfield and Erik Per Sullivan. The latter played the youngest brother named Dewey, a character known for being smart in social situations and musically talented. As the series progressed, viewers got a chance to learn more about each of the characters, including Dewey.

After the show came to an end, the stars went on to act in a series of other productions, including movies and television shows. However, Sullivan has kept a pretty low profile. Although he pursued acting following the end of “Malcolm in the Middle,” it wasn’t his only ambition in his life. In fact, he was actually very similar to his character; he went on to further pursue his studies by enrolling in higher education. Read on to find out more about what Sullivan’s life looks like now.

“Malcolm in the Middle” was known for being a show full of antics from a fun, loving yet dysfunctional middle-class family. Created by Linwood Boomer and produced by Satin City and Regency Television, the sitcom aired in association with the FOX network from 2000 until 2006 and has since been syndicated worldwide. Not only was the series loved by fans, but critics also adored the show and helped it achieve widespread success and acclaim. During its run on television, “Malcolm in the Middle” went on to receive a long list of accolades, including seven Emmy Awards, one Grammy Award and seven Golden Globe Nominations.

The show helped catapult many of its younger cast members into stardom and also helped further the careers of the cast members who were already somewhat established. Muniz, Cranston, Kaczmarek and Masterson have stayed pretty active in the acting industry, starring in a handful of films and television shows over the course of their careers. Berfield appears to have taken a break from acting, with his last known role being an episode of “Sons of Tucson” from 2010. He shifted his career to focus more on production.

Sullivan, who played the youngest brother in the family on “Malcolm in the Middle,” has also gone on to have a pretty successful career. Born on July 12, 1991, he grew up in Worcester, Massachusetts, as an only child to his Swedish mother, Ann, and his father, Fred. Much like the character Dewey, the actor grew up to be incredibly intelligent and musically talented. 

Aside from acting, Sullivan has a long list of talents. He can speak some Swedish, and his family visits Sweden almost every year to go back to his mother’s roots. Sullivan also learned how to play piano and the saxophone, with his studies in music beginning at an incredibly young age. He also has a first-degree black belt in taekwondo.

Before landing his breakout role in “Malcolm in the Middle,” Sullivan had some acting experience. He appeared in an uncredited role in the film “Armageddon” in 1998 and also appeared in “The Cider House Rules” in 1999. While starring in his most-known sitcom, Sullivan also picked up other jobs in other TV shows, including “The King of Queens” and “Black of Life.” He even voiced the seahorse, Sheldon, in “Finding Nemo” in 2003. 

He continued to play a variety of characters in both film and television as his career progressed following the end of “Malcolm in the Middle.” However, according to Tech5shop, it appears that Sullivan has retired from acting. His last known roles include the 2006 film “Arthur and the Invisibles,” the 2007 movie “Mo” and the 2010 film “Twelve.”

However, it seems like he has a bright future ahead of him since he has so many amazing talents and is incredibly intelligent. He studied at the prestigious boarding school Phillips Exeter Academy for high school. Sullivan later attended the University of Southern California in 2009. Since then, he has kept a pretty low profile and doesn’t spend time on social media. It also appears that he is no longer even involved with the entertainment industry. As of September 2021, Celebrity Net Worth reported that Sullivan’s net worth was estimated at $3 million.

What do you think about Erik Per Sullivan’s career? Do you hope he returns to acting? Let us know, and be sure to pass this on to any “Malcolm in the Middle” fans you know!