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Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

Director & actor · born 7 March 1956 · Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Bryan Lee Cranston (born March 7, 1956) is an American actor. After taking minor roles in television, he established himself as a leading actor in both comedic and dramatic works on stage and screen. He has received several accolades, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, a Laurence Olivier Award, and two Tony Awards, as well as nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.

Cranston first gained prominence playing Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He gained stardom for his dramatic leading role playing Walter White in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013), for which he won the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series four times (2008, 2009, 2010, and 2014). He was Emmy-nominated for All the Way (2016) and Curb Your Enthusiasm (2018). Cranston co-developed and appeared in the crime drama series Sneaky Pete (2015–2019), and has also starred in the drama series Your Honor (2020–2023).

Where to start: Saving Private Ryan (1998).

As director 2

As actor 103

TV shows 53

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bryan Cranston movie?

By viewer score, Saving Private Ryan (1998) at 8.2/10.

What are Bryan Cranston’s most popular movies?

Saving Private Ryan, Drive, Godzilla.

How many movies has Bryan Cranston made?

105 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 103 as actor.

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