Justin Berfield (second interview)
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Justin Berfield, known for his role as Reese on FOX TV's "Malcolm in the Middle," discusses his experience on the show. He shares details about filming, schooling, and being 14 years old in a hit series.
Justin Berfield (second interview)
Reese on FOX TV's "Malcolm In The Middle"
About Justin Berfield (second interview)
Justin Tyler Berfield is an American actor, writer, and producer who played Reese in all 151 episodes of Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). He previously appeared as Ross Malloy in 100 episodes of Unhappily Ever After (1995–1999). He won a Young Artist Award for Best Young Ensemble Cast for Malcolm in the Middle in 2000. Berfield later became Chief Creative Officer of Virgin Produced, a film and television development company.
In this interview
- Discusses being 14 years old and starring in one of TV's hottest series
- Explains balancing regular school with on-set tutoring during filming periods
- Mentions having a third-degree red belt in Tang Soo Do martial arts
- Talks about the importance of the show's writers for making scenes funny
“If the writers don't give us funny things to say, it's not going to be funny.”— Justin Berfield (second interview), in this interview
Since this interview
Berfield took a 20-year break from acting to focus on producing. In April 2026, he reprised his role as Reese in the four-part Malcolm in the Middle revival Life's Still Unfair. He attended the New York City premiere with his two young daughters.
