Brick Heck

Brick Heck is a fictional character on the ABC sitcom *The Middle*, played by Atticus Shaffer.

Brick Heck is a fictional character on the ABC sitcom *The Middle*, played by Atticus Shaffer. He is the youngest child of Frankie and Mike Heck and is known for being highly intelligent, bookish, and socially awkward, with unusual habits such as whispering to himself.

Character overview

Brick Heck is the youngest child in the Heck family and one of the most recognisable characters in *The Middle*. He is written as academically bright but socially inept, with habits that make him stand out from his siblings and peers.

Personality and traits

Brick is associated with obsessive reading, quiet self-talk, and other eccentric behaviours. Sources describing the character also note tics and social difficulties, which are part of his defining portrayal.

Role in the series

As a member of the central family, Brick contributes to the sitcom’s portrayal of everyday family life in Orson, Indiana. His unusual perspective and mannerisms often provide humour and occasional insight.

Portrayal

Brick is portrayed by American actor Atticus Shaffer, who played the role from the series’ 2009 debut through its 2018 finale. Shaffer’s performance is closely associated with the character’s distinct voice and mannerisms.