Bryan Cranston is an American actor, producer, writer, and director. He has acted in over 100 movies, TV shows, and other productions.
However, he gained widespread recognition for his role as Walter White in the AMC drama series "Breaking Bad," which aired from 2008 to 2013. He won four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his portrayal of the character. Cranston has also appeared in other popular TV shows and movies such as "Seinfeld," "The X-Files," "Archer," "Trumbo," and "Godzilla." In addition to acting, he has also directed episodes of television shows and has lent his voice to animated movies and TV shows.
Bryan Cranston’s Movies
Bryan Cranston is a versatile actor who has appeared in a variety of movies throughout his career. Some of his most notable movie roles include:
"Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) - Cranston had a small role as Stan Grossman, the business partner of a character played by Greg Kinnear, in this indie comedy-drama.
"The Lincoln Lawyer" (2011) - Cranston played Detective Lankford in this legal thriller, which starred Matthew McConaughey as a defense attorney.
"Drive" (2011) - In this action-thriller, Cranston played the mechanic and mentor of a Hollywood stunt driver (played by Ryan Gosling).
"Argo" (2012) - In this critically acclaimed drama, Cranston played Jack O'Donnell, a CIA officer who helps rescue American hostages in Iran.
"Total Recall" (2012) - Cranston played Vilos Cohaagen, the villainous administrator of a dystopian society, in this sci-fi action movie.
"Godzilla" (2014) - Cranston played Joe Brody, a scientist who becomes obsessed with uncovering the truth about a mysterious catastrophe in Japan.
"Trumbo" (2015) - Cranston played the title role in this biopic about the blacklisted Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo.
"Why Him?" (2016) - In this raunchy comedy, Cranston plays a father who is less than thrilled about his daughter's new boyfriend, a Silicon Valley millionaire played by James Franco.
"Kung Fu Panda 3" (2016) - In this animated movie, Cranston voices the character of Li Shan, the long-lost father of Po, the titular Kung Fu Panda.
"The Disaster Artist" (2017) - In this comedy-drama, Cranston has a cameo as himself, offering words of encouragement to James Franco's character as he attempts to make a movie.
"The Upside" (2017) - In this comedy-drama, Cranston played a wealthy quadriplegic who hires a parolee (played by Kevin Hart) to be his caretaker.
"Breaking Bad: El Camino" (2019) - This Netflix original movie is a sequel to the hit TV series "Breaking Bad," and Cranston makes a cameo appearance as his character, Walter White.
"The One and Only Ivan" (2020) - In this family-friendly movie, Cranston plays the owner of a circus who exploits a gorilla's talents for his own gain.
These are just a few examples of the movies Bryan Cranston has appeared in. He has also had roles in other films such as "The Infiltrator," "Last Flag Flying," and "Wakefield," among others.
Bryan Cranston’s TV Shows
Bryan Cranston is best known for his roles in television, particularly his award-winning performance as Walter White in the acclaimed drama series "Breaking Bad." Here are some of his other TV shows:
"Seinfeld" (1994) - In this classic sitcom, Cranston played Tim Whatley, a dentist who briefly dates Elaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
"The X-Files" (1998-1999) - In this sci-fi series, Cranston played a recurring character named Patrick Crump, a man with psychic abilities who assists Mulder (David Duchovny) and Scully (Gillian Anderson) in several investigations.
"The King of Queens" (1999) - In this long-running sitcom, Cranston played Tim Sacksky, a neighbor of the main character, Doug (Kevin James).
"Malcolm in the Middle" (2000-2006) - In this popular sitcom, Cranston played Hal, the eccentric and sometimes clueless father of a dysfunctional family.
"Robot Chicken" (2005-2021) - Cranston has made several guest appearances on this long-running stop-motion animated sketch comedy series, lending his voice to a variety of characters.
"Breaking Bad" (2008 to 2013) - In this crime drama, Bryan Cranston played Walter White, a high school chemistry teacher who, after being diagnosed with cancer, turns to making and selling methamphetamine to secure his family's financial future. "Breaking Bad" has been widely praised for its storytelling, writing, and performances, and is considered by many to be one of the greatest TV shows of all time.
"Sneaky Pete" (2015-2019) - In this crime drama series, Cranston played a supporting role and also served as an executive producer. The show follows a con man who takes on the identity of his former cellmate to avoid a dangerous criminal.
"SuperMansion" (2015-2019) - This stop-motion animated comedy series follows a group of superheroes and their wacky adventures, with Cranston providing the voice of the main character, Titanium Rex.
"All the Way" (2016) - This HBO TV movie is a political drama in which Cranston portrays President Lyndon B. Johnson during the early days of his administration.
"Your Honor" (2020) - In this limited series, Cranston plays a respected judge whose life is thrown into turmoil when his son is involved in a hit-and-run accident.
These are just a few examples of the TV shows that Bryan Cranston has been a part of. His performances in "Breaking Bad" and "Malcolm in the Middle" are particularly iconic and have helped cement his status as one of the most talented actors of his generation.
Bryan Cranston’s Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards: Cranston has won six Primetime Emmy Awards, including four for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad" (2008, 2009, 2010, and 2014), one for his performance as President Lyndon B. Johnson in "All the Way" (2016), and one for his guest appearance in "The Tatiana Maslany Show" episode of "At Home with Amy Sedaris" (2019).
Golden Globe Awards: Cranston has won two Golden Globe Awards, both for his role in "Breaking Bad" (2013, 2014).
Screen Actors Guild Awards: Cranston has won four Screen Actors Guild Awards, including three for his role in "Breaking Bad" (2009, 2010, and 2014) and one for his role in the film "Trumbo" (2016).
Tony Awards: Cranston won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance in "All the Way" (2014).
Critics' Choice Television Awards: Cranston has won four Critics' Choice Television Awards, including three for his role in "Breaking Bad" (2012, 2013, and 2014) and one for his performance in "All the Way" (2016).
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