Cast & Characters

Bryan Cranston earned back-to-back (2008/2009) Primetime Emmy® Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of Walter White. He was previously nominated for three Emmys® and a Golden Globe® for his performance as Hal on Fox's Malcolm in the Middle.

Cranston's many television credits include a recurring role on Seinfeld, HBO's From the Earth to the Moon, and the miniseries I Know My First Name is Steven. He also guest starred on programs such as Chicago Hope, Touched by an Angel, The X-Files and many more.

Cranston's feature film credits include Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan, Little Miss Sunshine, Seeing Other People, That Thing You Do!, Clean Slate and Kissing Miranda.

Born to a show business family and raised in Southern California, Cranston made his acting debut at the age of eight in a United Way commercial. But, it wasn't until he finished college that acting became a serious consideration. While on a cross-country motorcycle trip with his brother, he discovered a community theater and began exploring every aspect of the stage. Soon, he was cast in a summer stock company.

Cranston returned to Los Angeles and quickly landed a role on the television movie Love Without End. This performance helped him secure a spot as an original cast member on ABC's Loving.

He continues to pursue stage acting as often as time permits. Cranston's theatrical credits include starring roles in The God of Hell, Chapter Two, The Taming of the Shrew, A Doll's House, Eastern Standard, Wrestlers, Barefoot in the Park and The Steven Weed Show, for which he won a Drama-Logue Award.

Cranston is also a dedicated screenwriter and director. He wrote the original romantic drama Last Chance as a birthday gift for his wife, a film in which he also starred and directed. Additionally, Cranston directed several episodes of Malcolm in the Middle and the Comedy Central pilot Special Unit. Most recently, he helmed episodes of Breaking Bad.

Additionally, Cranston produced an instructional DVD called KidSmartz, which is designed to educate families on how to stay safe from child abduction and internet predators. KidSmartz raises money for the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, by donating half the proceeds from sales.

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