Craig Lamar Traylor: Former child actor who went off radar

Not all child actors turn out to be equally successful in the movie business as adults. A perfect example of this is Craig Lamar Traylor, the beloved character in the early 2000s American TV sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle. Traylor’s presence on the show was one of the reasons fans were so endeared to it, given his funny and lovable personality. He found success as a child actor.

However, as an adult, Traylor has not done much acting and has yet to make a significant comeback on the scene. Regardless of this, the classic TV show in which he starred remains one for the history books in American television.

Table of Content hide 1 Craig Lamar Traylor’s biography 2 Craig Lamar Traylor’s career 3 Craig Lamar Traylor movies 3.1 ER (1996) – TV Series 3.2 Matilda (1996), – Film 3.3 Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006) – TV Series 3.4 Get a Clue (2002) – TV Movie 3.5 Fred & Vinnie (2011) – Film 3.6 Dance Fu (2011) – Film 3.7 This Bitter Earth (2012) – Film 4 Craig Lamar Traylor’s net worth 5 Craig Lamar Traylor’s family 6 Craig Lamar Traylor’s age 7 Craig Lamar Traylor now

Craig Lamar Traylor’s biography

Craig Lamar Traylor, born on March 19, 1989, had a special journey in the world of acting. When he was just seven, he appeared on TV in shows like ER, a movie called Matilda (1996) and the television sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle (2000). But it was when he was eleven that he got his big break on a popular show called Malcolm in the Middle in 2000.

Growing up, he wore glasses for his eyesight but did not need a wheelchair like his character on Malcolm in the Middle. Traylor attended Rancho Cucamonga High School and graduated in 2007.

In his free time, Traylor loved dancing, especially a style called Krump Buck Dancing. He lived with his family in Los Angeles and enjoyed acting a lot.

In 2014, a then-25-year-old Lamar joined a spiritual group but left after a while. Later on, in 2019, he became a wire artist and made wearable art. His journey from a young TV actor to an artist with unique talents shows how diverse and interesting his life has been.

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Craig Lamar Traylor’s career

Traylor’s career has been marked by early successes in acting, a memorable role on a popular TV show and later pursuits as an artist.

At just five years old, Traylor made his television debut in the medical drama series, ER. In 1996, at the age of seven, he had roles in ER and Matilda.

However, it was in the year 2000, when Traylor was just 11 years old, that he achieved his breakthrough role. He portrayed the character “Stevie Kenarban” on the popular TV show Malcolm in the Middle. Initially meant to be a one-time appearance in the first episode, his portrayal of Stevie’s character resonated with audiences, and he became a fan favourite. Stevie’s role was unique because he used a wheelchair. His talent earned him recognition from the public.

Traylor has received recognition for his acting talent through awards and nominations. In 2003, Craig won the Young Artist Award for “Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)” for his role in Malcolm in the Middle. He shared this award with fellow cast members Frankie Muniz, Justin Berfield, Erik Per Sullivan and Kyle Sullivan.

He was also nominated for the Young Artist Award for “Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor”. In the same year, he was nominated for “Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)”.

Continuing his success, Craig secured the 2001 Young Artist Award for “Best Performance in a TV Comedy Series – Supporting Young Actor” for his role in Malcolm in the Middle. 

In 2001, he was also nominated for the “Young Artist Award for Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Drama or Comedy)” for his participation in Malcolm in the Middle.

Outside of acting, Traylor had a passion for dancing, particularly a style known as “Krump Buck Dancing”. He was also known for his interest in art and creativity.

After the conclusion of Malcolm in the Middle and his high school graduation in 2007 from Rancho Cucamonga High School, Traylor’s career took an interesting turn. He joined a spiritual group in 2014, which led to a period of isolation from society. However, he didn’t stay in the group for long and eventually left.

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By 2019, Craig had transitioned into a different artistic field. He had become a wire artist, creating wearable art pieces.

Craig Lamar Traylor movies

Traylor played a variety of characters throughout his career, from cameos in films and TV episodes.

Here is a list of movies Lmar has been featured in, according to IMDb.

ER (1996) – TV Series

In the TV series “ER,” Traylor played the role of “Michael”.

Matilda (1996), – Film

In the film Matilda, Traylor played the role of a child in the classroom.

Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006) – TV Series

Traylor’s most notable role came in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle, where he portrayed “Stevie Kenarban”. Stevie was a character with physical challenges, and Lamar’s portrayal of him over 57 episodes endeared him to the audience.

Get a Clue (2002) – TV Movie

Fred & Vinnie (2011) – Film

In “Fred & Vinnie,” Craig played the role of a Book Store Customer.

Dance Fu (2011) – Film

 In the film “Dance Fu,” Craig portrayed the character “Lil Ryat”.

This Bitter Earth (2012) – Film

  In the film, Craig’s role was “Tyrone MC”. 

Craig Lamar Traylor’s net worth

While Lamar’s official net worth has yet to be confirmed by the actor himself, several online platforms, including Celebrity Net Worth, have stated that the actor is worth $2 million.

Craig Lamar Traylor’s family

While specific details about his family members are limited, it is known that he lived in Los Angeles with his mother, sisters and grandmother. His mother is named Meshiel Cooper Traylor.

Craig Lamar Traylor’s age

Trayor was born on March 19, 1989. He is currently 34 years old.

Craig Lamar Traylor now

Traylor tried acting again after Malcolm in the Middle concluded in 2006, but he did not have much luck. The child star then took a break from the screens to pursue a career in Wire Wrapping, which is a method of creating jewellery using a vintage technique. 

The Malcolm in the Middle actor no longer resembles the boy he was as a youngster. He now has tattoos and gauges in his ears and appears differently. He seemed content despite his new look. He had a role in the 2021 film, Forgiven This Gun4Hire.

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