American actor Bryan Cranston is 5 feet 10 inches (177.8 cm) tall, according to CelebHeights.
Bryan Cranston is an American actor, producer, and director, best known for his role as Walter White in the television series "Breaking Bad". He was born on March 7, 1956, in Canoga Park, California, and grew up in a family of actors.
Bryan Cranston's Early Life
Bryan Cranston was born to Peggy Sell, a radio actress, and Joseph Louis Cranston, an actor and former amateur boxer and he was the second of three children. Cranston grew up in the San Fernando Valley and attended Canoga Park High School.
After high school, Cranston briefly attended Los Angeles Valley College but dropped out to pursue an acting career. He began his acting career in the late 1970s and early 1980s, taking on small roles in television shows such as "CHiPs," "Fantasy Island," and "Airwolf." In the 1990s, Cranston began to get more substantial roles, including a recurring role on the show "Seinfeld." He also appeared in several films, including "That Thing You Do!" and "Saving Private Ryan."
Cranston's big break came in 2000 when he was cast as Hal, the father of the title character in the popular television series "Malcolm in the Middle." His performance on the show earned him three Emmy nominations and helped to launch his career as a leading man.
Bryan Cranston's Career
Bryan Cranston's career spans over four decades, during which he has worked in television, film, and theater. He is best known for his portrayal of Walter White in the critically acclaimed television series "Breaking Bad," for which he won several Emmy Awards.
After gaining popularity on "Malcolm in the Middle," Cranston continued to work in television, appearing in shows such as "The West Wing," "How I Met Your Mother," and "30 Rock." He also had recurring roles on the series "The X-Files" and "Seinfeld."
In addition to his television work, Cranston has also appeared in numerous films. Some of his notable film credits include "Little Miss Sunshine," "Drive," "Argo," and "Trumbo," for which he earned an Academy Award nomination. Cranston is also a prolific theater actor, having appeared in several Broadway productions, including "All the Way," for which he won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play. He has also appeared in numerous off-Broadway productions and regional theater productions.
In recent years, Cranston has continued to work in film and television, including starring in and executive producing the Showtime limited series "Your Honor." He has also lent his voice to several animated projects, including the hit series "BoJack Horseman."
Bryan Cranston's Family
Bryan Cranston has been married to his wife, Robin Dearden, since 1989. Dearden is also an actress, and the two met on the set of the television series "Airwolf" in the mid-1980s. They have one daughter together, Taylor Dearden Cranston, who was born in 1993. Taylor is also an actress and has appeared in several television shows, including "Sweet/Vicious" and "Camping." She has also worked as a producer and writer.
Cranston has been very private about his personal life, and he and his wife have managed to keep their relationship out of the public eye. However, Cranston has spoken publicly about how his family has been a crucial support system for him throughout his career.
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