Dewey from 'Malcolm in the Middle' Is Doing Well, Says Jane Kaczmarek

For years, fans have wondered what became of Erik Per Sullivan, the actor who played Dewey in the beloved sitcom *Malcolm in the Middle*. Now, Jane Kaczmarek, who played the kids' mum, Lois, has finally shed some light on the matter.

The US show, which ran for seven seasons from 2000 to 2006, remains a favourite amongst fans. It follows the chaotic lives of the Cleaver family, with Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) as the middle child and the only one with a touch of genius. Malcolm is one of five siblings, including the ever-so-quirky Dewey.

While Dewey was a fan favourite, Per Sullivan, now 33, has largely disappeared from the public eye since the show's conclusion. However, speaking with *Malcolm France*, Kaczmarek reassured fans that Per Sullivan is "doing very well."

"He's well, he's very, very well," she said. "He did *Malcolm

for seven years, he started at seven, he ended at 14. He wasn't interested in acting, at all."

Per Sullivan has chosen to pursue a different path, attending a prestigious American university where he is studying Victorian literature. "He goes to school at a very prestigious American university that he's asked us all to be quiet about and he loves Charles Dickens," Kaczmarek revealed. "He's doing graduate work in Victorian literature. I admire it because so many people think being in show-business is the greatest thing in the world, it's not for everyone."

Per Sullivan's decision to step away from acting echoes a sentiment expressed by Muniz a couple of years ago. When asked about his former co-star's whereabouts, Muniz, now 38, admitted that he wasn't entirely sure.

"To be honest, I don't know what he's up to," Muniz explained. "I hate to say that because I've talked to him a few times since the show ended."

He continued: "I've talked to his parents a lot. When I was in the band, we went and played in the city where he lives and his parents came to the show but unfortunately he couldn't make it. So I got to talk to them, and he's been all over doing a lot of different things."

Muniz acknowledged that some actors find themselves drawn to other pursuits after their childhood stints in the limelight. "But one thing I know, some actors or some people just got to do it when they were a kid and then they wanted to experience other things and kind of live a more normal life out of the spotlight. I think that's what he wanted to do so good for him."

While Per Sullivan might have chosen a different path, his fans continue to be interested in his life. It seems that the desire for a "normal life" has led him away from the cameras, but he may still be active on social media. An unverified Instagram page bearing his name features a photo of Dewey from the series, accompanied by the caption: "Unforgettable moments as Dewey in the TV series Malcolm in the Middle." This suggests that although Per Sullivan may have moved on from acting, he still holds his time on *Malcolm in the Middle

dear.