Bryan Cranston is an award-winning American actor whose career spans film, television, and stage.

Bryan Cranston recently starred in All My Sons at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End. Cranston played the role of Joe Keller in Arthur Miller’s classic play, directed by Ivo Van Hove.

He is internationally recognised for his groundbreaking performance as Walter White in the acclaimed series Breaking Bad, and for starring roles in Malcolm in the Middle and Sneaky Pete. His film credits include Trumbo, Saving Private Ryan, Little Miss Sunshine, Drive, Contagion, and Argo.

Cranston is currently appearing in the Apple TV+ series The Studio.

His work has earned him six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, two Tony Awards (All the Way, Network), and an Olivier Award (Network), along with nominations for an Academy Award and a BAFTA Award.

On stage, he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his portrayal of President Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way (2014), a role he later reprised in the HBO film adaptation. He received both the 2018 Olivier Award and a second Tony Award for his acclaimed performance as Howard Beale in Network, at the National Theatre in London and on Broadway.

Theatre Credits

Bryan Cranston has appeared numerous theatre productions, including All the Way (American Repertory Theater and Broadway), Network (Belasco Theater, Broadway; National Theatre, London), Power of Sail, The God of Hell, Chapter Two, The Taming of the Shrew, A Doll’s House, Barefoot in the Park, Eastern Standard, Wrestlers and The Steven Weed Show.

TV Credits

Bryan Cranston has appeared in TV shows including The Studio (2025), Radio Play Revival (2021), Your Honor (2020), The Stand (2020), Home Movie: The Princess Bride (2020), Electric Dreams (2017), Better Call Saul (2015), SuperMansion (2015), Sneaky Pete (2015), Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014), The Cleveland Show (2009), Archer (2009), Glenn Martin DDS (2009), Breaking Bad: Original Minisodes (2009), Breaking Bad (2008), Fallen (2007), 30 Rock (2006), It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), How I Met Your Mother (2005), American Dad! (2005), Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003), Robot Chicken (2001), Gary & Mike (2001), Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), Malcolm in the Middle (2000), Clerks (2000), Family Guy (1999), The King of Queens (1998), V.I.P. (1998), From the Earth to the Moon (1998), Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show (1997), Working (1997), Brooklyn South (1997), Total Security (1997), Alright Already (1997), The Pretender (1996), 3rd Rock from the Sun (1996), Eagle Riders (1996), Pearl (1996), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1996), Goode Behavior (1996), Moloney (1996), The Louie Show (1996), Teknoman (1995), Armitage III (1995), Nowhere Man (1995), Land’s End (1995), Brotherly Love (1995), Chicago Hope (1994), Touched by an Angel (1994), Macross Plus (1994), Viper (1994), The X Files (1993), Diagnosis Murder (1993), Babylon 5 (1993), Walker, Texas Ranger (1993), Orguss 02 (1993), Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993), Moldiver (1993), Davis Rules (1991), The Flash (1990), Hull High (1990), Capital News (1990), The Simpsons (1989), Seinfeld (1989), Baywatch (1989),

Film Credits

Bryan Cranston’s film credits include The Alchemist of Cecil Street (2024), Moscow Mule (2024), Tenacious D: …Baby One More Time (2024), Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024), Argylle (2024), Asteroid City (2023), Experience Yosemite (2022), Jerry & Marge Go Large (2022), The One and Only Ivan (2020), El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019), Isle of Dogs (2018), Last Flag Flying (2017), The Disaster Artist (2017), The Upside (2017), Power Rangers (2017), Why Him? (2016), In Dubious Battle (2016), Wakefield (2016), The Infiltrator (2016), All the Way (2016), Get a Job (2016), Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016), Trumbo (2015), Godzilla (2014), Family Guy: The Quest for Stuff (2014), Writer’s Block (2013), Cold Comes the Night (2013), Seth Rogen is Worst Person in the World (2013), Argo (2012), Surviving Hawking (2012), Total Recall (2012), Rock of Ages (2012), Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (2012), John Carter (2012), Red Tails (2012), Batman: Year One (2011), Contagion (2011), Larry Crowne (2011), Leave (2011), Drive (2011), Detachment (2011), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Love Ranch (2010), Hard Four (2007), Intellectual Property (2006), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D (2005), Illusion (2004), Seeing Other People (2004), Family Holiday Reunion (2003), The Santa Claus Brothers (2001), ‘Twas the Night (2001), The Big Thing (2000), House on Terror Tract (2000), Last Chance (1999), Saving Private Ryan (1998), Time Under Fire (1997), Executive Command (1997), Street Corner Justice (1996), The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime (1996), Armitage III: Poly-Matrix (1996), That Thing You Do! (1996), Kissing Miranda (1995), The Companion (1994), Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994), Clean Slate (1994), Erotique (1994), Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story (1993), The Disappearance of Nora (1993), Dead Silence (1991), Dead Space (1991), Corporate Affairs (1990), The Big Turnaround (1988), Amazon Women on the Moon (1987), Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman (1987).

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