Actor
Bryan Cranston
- Born: 16 March 1956, Canoga Park, California, USA
- Estimated net worth: $40 million
Bryan Cranston is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across various genres. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Walter White in the critically acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad.' With a career spanning decades, he has earned…
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About Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston is an acclaimed American actor known for his versatility across various genres. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Walter White in the critically acclaimed series 'Breaking Bad.' With a career spanning decades, he has earned numerous awards and is celebrated for his distinctive voice and dramatic range.
- Born
- 16 March 1956, Canoga Park, California, USA
- Height
- 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
- Spouses
- Robin Dearden (1989-present)
- Children
- 1, Taylor Cranston
- Parents
- Joe Cranston, Audrey Cranston
- Estimated net worth
- $40 million
Fun facts about Bryan Cranston
- Cranston initially worked as a voice actor and lent his voice to characters in several animated series.
- He has a passion for cooking and often shares his culinary skills on social media.
Famous Bryan Cranston quotes
“I am not in danger, Skyler. I am the danger.”
“Say my name.”
“You clearly don't know who you're talking to, so let me clue you in.”
Bryan Cranston filmography
Cast (236)
| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Tangles Movie | Rob Leavitt (voice) | |
| 2026 | After Hours with James Corden TV | Self | |
| 2026 | The Sheep Detectives Movie | Sebastian (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2026 | National Theatre Live: All My Sons Movie | Joe Keller | 10.0 |
| 2026 | Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair TV | Hal | 8.0 |
| 2026 | Chili Finger Movie | Dave | |
| 2025 | The Equilibrium Knight II- The Cast of Shadows Movie | Walter White | |
| 2025 | Variety & CNN Actors on Actors TV | Self | 5.5 |
| 2025 | When We Went MAD! Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2025 | Everything's Going to Be Great Movie | Buddy Smart | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Phoenician Scheme Movie | Reagan | 6.5 |
| 2025 | The Studio TV | Griffin Mill | 7.8 |
| 2024 | Live from the LBJ Library with Mark Updegrove TV | Self | |
| 2024 | Moscow Mule Movie | Bryan Cranston | |
| 2024 | Dinner Party Diaries with José Andrés Movie | Self | |
| 2024 | Kung Fu Panda 4 Movie | Li (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2024 | Hot Ones Versus TV | Self | 8.8 |
| 2024 | Argylle Movie | Director Ritter | 6.0 |
| 2023 | Asteroid City Movie | The Host | 6.5 |
| 2022 | Jerry & Marge Go Large Movie | Jerry Selbee | 7.3 |
| 2022 | Sell/Buy/Date Movie | Self | 8.0 |
| 2022 | Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? TV | Self | 3.7 |
| 2022 | Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg TV | Self | 2.8 |
| 2022 | Experience Yosemite Movie | Unknown character | |
| 2022 | Celebrating Betty White: America's Golden Girl Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2021 | An Audience with Adele Movie | Self | 8.4 |
| 2021 | Animal TV | Self - Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2021 | Show Me More TV | Self - "Walter White" | |
| 2021 | Hart to Heart TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2021 | Show of Titles Movie | "There's No Business Like Show Business" Performer | |
| 2020 | The Stand TV | The President (voice) (uncredited) | 6.8 |
| 2020 | Your Honor TV | Michael Desiato | 8.0 |
| 2020 | The One and Only Ivan Movie | Mack | 7.3 |
| 2020 | Malcolm in the Middle 2020 Zoom Reunion Movie | Self | 1.0 |
| 2020 | Home Movie: The Princess Bride TV | Count Rugen | 7.7 |
| 2020 | Love Letters Movie | Andrew Makepeace Ladd III | |
| 2020 | The Story of Soaps Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2020 | David Blaine: The Magic Way Movie | Self | 6.6 |
| 2020 | Ancient Caves Movie | Self - Narrator | 10.0 |
| 2019 | El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie Movie | Walt | 7.1 |
| 2019 | The Kelly Clarkson Show TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2019 | The Upside Movie | Phillip Lacasse | 7.1 |
| 2018 | Pink Elephants Movie | Self | 6.2 |
| 2018 | CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion Movie | Self | 5.2 |
| 2018 | Every Act of Life Movie | John Steinbeck (voice) | 6.4 |
| 2018 | Isle of Dogs Movie | Chief (voice) | 7.8 |
| 2018 | Network Movie | Howard Beale | |
| 2017 | Last Flag Flying Movie | Sal Nealon | 6.7 |
| 2017 | Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams TV | Silas Herrick | 7.0 |
| 2017 | The Words That Built America Movie | Self - Reader: Declaration of Independence | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Just For Laughs: Redux TV | Unknown character | 10.0 |
| 2017 | The Power of the Present Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2017 | Wakefield Movie | Howard Wakefield | 6.1 |
| 2017 | Talking with Chris Hardwick TV | Self | 8.0 |
| 2017 | Power Rangers Movie | Zordon | 6.2 |
| 2017 | The Disaster Artist Movie | Bryan Cranston (uncredited) | 7.1 |
| 2016 | Why Him? Movie | Ned Fleming | 6.4 |
| 2016 | In Dubious Battle Movie | Sheriff | 5.8 |
| 2016 | Geeking Out TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2016 | The Infiltrator Movie | Robert Mazur | 6.7 |
| 2016 | All the Way Movie | Lyndon B. Johnson | 6.7 |
| 2016 | Get a Job Movie | Roger Davis | 5.3 |
| 2016 | Kung Fu Panda 3 Movie | Li (voice) | 6.9 |
| 2015 | Trumbo Movie | Dalton Trumbo | 7.2 |
| 2015 | SuperMansion TV | Titanium Rex | 7.0 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self | 6.1 |
| 2015 | The Late Show with Stephen Colbert TV | Self - Guest | 6.1 |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Vince | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self | 6.2 |
| 2015 | The Late Late Show with James Corden TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2015 | Hot Ones TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 2015 | Better Call Saul TV | Walter White | 8.7 |
| 2014 | Variety Studio: Actors on Actors TV | Self | 4.2 |
| 2014 | The Concert for Valor Movie | Self | 8.6 |
| 2014 | Barely Legal Pawn Movie | Buzz Jackson | 8.0 |
| 2014 | Sense of Smell Movie | Tyler | 10.0 |
| 2014 | Godzilla Movie | Joe Brody | 6.4 |
| 2014 | Last Week Tonight with John Oliver TV | Richard Sackler | 7.8 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self - Guest | 5.1 |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self | 5.1 |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon TV | Self - Guest | 5.8 |
| 2013 | No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad Movie | Self | 8.5 |
| 2013 | David Blaine: Real or Magic Movie | Self | 6.8 |
| 2013 | Big History TV | Narrator | 7.8 |
| 2013 | Writer's Block Movie | Unknown character | 4.1 |
| 2013 | Cold Comes the Night Movie | Topo | 5.4 |
| 2013 | Übermansion Movie | Titanium Rex | 10.0 |
| 2013 | Talking Bad TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2013 | The Writers' Room TV | Self - Actor | 4.7 |
| 2013 | Seth Rogen Is the Worst Person in the World Movie | Heisenberg | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Argo Movie | Jack O'Donnell | 7.3 |
| 2012 | Total Recall Movie | Cohaagen | 6.0 |
| 2012 | Rock of Ages Movie | Mayor Mike Whitmore | 6.2 |
| 2012 | Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted Movie | Vitaly (voice) | 6.7 |
| 2012 | John Carter Movie | Powell | 6.4 |
| 2012 | Inside Comedy TV | Self | 6.5 |
| 2012 | Red Tails Movie | Colonel William Mortamus | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Batman: Year One Movie | Jim Gordon (voice) | 7.3 |
| 2011 | Drive Movie | Shannon | 7.6 |
| 2011 | Contagion Movie | Lyle Haggerty | 6.7 |
| 2011 | Larry Crowne Movie | Dean Tainot | 6.0 |
| 2011 | Leave Movie | Eliot | 5.9 |
| 2011 | Detachment Movie | Mr. Dearden | 7.6 |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer Movie | Detective Lankford | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2010 | Love Ranch Movie | James Pettis | 5.4 |
| 2010 | Who Do You Think You Are? TV | Self | 6.9 |
| 2009 | The Cleveland Show TV | Dr. Fist (voice) | 5.9 |
| 2009 | Archer TV | Commander Tony Drake (voice) | 7.9 |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest | 4.9 |
| 2009 | Breaking Bad: Original Minisodes TV | Walter White | |
| 2008 | Breaking Bad TV | Walter White | 9.0 |
| 2008 | The Big Thing Movie | Roberto Montalban | 9.0 |
| 2007 | Hard Four Movie | Lt. Bryce Baxter | 4.9 |
| 2007 | Fallen TV | Lucifer | 6.6 |
| 2007 | Thank God You're Here TV | Self | |
| 2007 | The Graham Norton Show TV | Self | 7.2 |
| 2006 | America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions TV | Narrator (voice) | 8.0 |
| 2006 | 30 Rock TV | Ron | 7.5 |
| 2006 | Little Miss Sunshine Movie | Stan Grossman | 7.7 |
| 2006 | Dark Mind Movie | CSE Radio Host | 7.7 |
| 2005 | The Colbert Report TV | Self (uncredited) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon Movie | Buzz Aldrin (voice) | 5.8 |
| 2005 | How I Met Your Mother TV | Hammond Druthers | 8.1 |
| 2005 | It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia TV | Bryan Cranston | 8.3 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Bill Publisherman (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2005 | American Dad! TV | Mr. Winthrop (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Kramer vs. Kramer: Kenny to Cosmo Movie | Self | 7.0 |
| 2004 | Illusion Movie | David | 7.7 |
| 2004 | The Tony Danza Show TV | Self - Guest | 6.4 |
| 2004 | Alf's Hit Talk Show TV | Unknown character | 6.5 |
| 2004 | Seeing Other People Movie | Peter | 5.8 |
| 2004 | On Air with Ryan Seacrest TV | Self | 9.5 |
| 2003 | Holiday Reunion Movie | Woodrow Snider | 4.2 |
| 2003 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series TV | Mr. Jameson (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2003 | Lilo & Stitch: The Series TV | Mr. Jamieson (voice) | 7.4 |
| 2003 | The Ellen DeGeneres Show TV | Self | 5.6 |
| 2003 | Real Time with Bill Maher TV | Self | 6.0 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self | 5.3 |
| 2003 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV | Self - "Mean Tweets" | 5.3 |
| 2002 | The Santa Claus Brothers Movie | Santa Claus (voice) | 6.6 |
| 2001 | 'Twas the Night Movie | Nick Wrigley | 5.5 |
| 2001 | Good Day Live TV | Self | 3.8 |
| 2001 | Gary & Mike TV | (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2001 | Gary & Mike TV | Mr. Newton (voice) | 7.0 |
| 2000 | Terror Tract Movie | Ron Gatley | 6.0 |
| 2000 | Curb Your Enthusiasm TV | Dr. Templeton | 8.1 |
| 2000 | Clerks TV | Various (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2000 | Clerks TV | Helicopter Pilot (voice) | 7.2 |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Hal | 8.5 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bryan Cranston | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Dr. Jewish (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bert (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bert / Arby's Executive (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Bert / Judge (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Family Guy TV | Hal (voice) | 7.4 |
| 1999 | Last Chance Movie | Lance | 6.8 |
| 1998 | V.I.P. TV | Colt Arrow | 5.3 |
| 1998 | The King of Queens TV | Tim | 7.2 |
| 1998 | Hollywood Squares TV | Self - Panelist | 7.6 |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan Movie | War Department Colonel | 8.2 |
| 1998 | From the Earth to the Moon TV | Buzz Aldrin | 8.1 |
| 1998 | Pocket Dragon Adventures TV | (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1997 | Time Under Fire Movie | Braddock (as Brian Cranston) | 5.1 |
| 1997 | Working TV | Larry Prince | 5.8 |
| 1997 | Brooklyn South TV | Gordon Denton | 9.6 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self - Guest | 4.3 |
| 1997 | The View TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1997 | Strategic Command Movie | Phil Hertzberg | 5.0 |
| 1996 | That Thing You Do! Movie | Virgil "Gus" Grissom | 6.9 |
| 1996 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch TV | Witch Lawyer | 7.8 |
| 1996 | Street Corner Justice Movie | Father Brophy | 5.0 |
| 1996 | The Pretender TV | Neil Roberts | 7.4 |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime Movie | Patrick Dougherty | 6.8 |
| 1996 | Eagle Riders TV | Joe Thax | 7.7 |
| 1996 | Goode Behavior TV | Record Executive | 7.0 |
| 1996 | The Daily Show TV | Self | 6.4 |
| 1996 | Armitage III: Poly Matrix Movie | Eddie (voice) | 6.5 |
| 1996 | The Louie Show TV | Curt Sincic | 10.0 |
| 1996 | 3rd Rock from the Sun TV | Neil Diamond impersonator | 7.5 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self / Mike | 7.1 |
| 1995 | MADtv TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1995 | Brotherly Love TV | Russell | 6.7 |
| 1995 | Nowhere Man TV | Norman Wade | 7.8 |
| 1995 | Kissing Miranda Movie | Special Agent Falsey | 4.0 |
| 1994 | The Companion Movie | Alan | 5.3 |
| 1994 | Erotique Movie | Dr. Robert Stern (segment 'Let's Talk About Love') | 4.0 |
| 1994 | Touched by an Angel TV | Tom Bryant | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Chicago Hope TV | Jesus | 7.2 |
| 1994 | Clean Slate Movie | Club Official | 5.7 |
| 1994 | Babylon 5 TV | Ericsson | 8.0 |
| 1994 | Viper TV | Garrett Berlin | 6.2 |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Martin Rutgers | 7.1 |
| 1993 | Diagnosis: Murder TV | Walter Mason | 7.1 |
| 1993 | The X-Files TV | Patrick Crump | 8.4 |
| 1993 | Prophet of Evil: The Ervil LeBaron Story Movie | Unknown character | 5.6 |
| 1993 | Walker, Texas Ranger TV | Hank | 7.0 |
| 1993 | The Disappearance of Nora Movie | Police Detective | 5.8 |
| 1991 | Dead Space Movie | Dr. Frank Darden | 3.9 |
| 1991 | Dead Silence Movie | Prof. Harris | 6.1 |
| 1990 | Corporate Affairs Movie | Darren | 3.2 |
| 1990 | The Flash TV | Philip Moses | 7.4 |
| 1990 | Capital News TV | Congressman Marple | 6.5 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Walter White (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | The Simpsons TV | Stradivarius Cain (voice) | 8.0 |
| 1989 | Seinfeld TV | Tim Whatley | 8.3 |
| 1989 | I Know My First Name Is Steven TV | Officer Dickenson | 6.7 |
| 1989 | Baywatch TV | Tom Logan | 6.0 |
| 1988 | Raising Miranda TV | Unknown character | 6.7 |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark TV | Self - Guest | 5.6 |
| 1988 | The Big Turnaround Movie | Jim | 4.7 |
| 1987 | Jake and the Fatman TV | Unknown character | 6.2 |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon Movie | Paramedic #1 (segment "Roast Your Loved One") (uncredited) | 5.9 |
| 1987 | The Return of the Six-Million-Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman Movie | Dr. Shepherd | 7.3 |
| 1986 | L.A. Law TV | James Phillips | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Brian Emerson | 7.0 |
| 1986 | Matlock TV | Dr. Harding Fletcher - Marriage Counselor | 7.0 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Jerry Wilber | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Parker Foreman | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Murder, She Wrote TV | Brian East | 7.5 |
| 1984 | Cover Up TV | Unknown character | 6.9 |
| 1984 | Airwolf TV | Robert Hollis | 7.6 |
| 1983 | Loving Movie | Douglas Donovan | |
| 1981 | Falcon Crest TV | Martin Randall | 5.6 |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight TV | Self | 4.3 |
| 1981 | Hill Street Blues TV | Unknown character | 7.6 |
| 1980 | To Race the Wind Movie | Quarterback (uncredited) | 8.8 |
| 1977 | CHiPs TV | Unknown character | 6.8 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Host | 6.9 |
| 1975 | Saturday Night Live TV | Self - Cameo (uncredited) | 6.9 |
| 1953 | The Oscars TV | Self | 7.1 |
| 1949 | The Emmy Awards TV | Self | 7.9 |
| TBA | Grendel Movie | King Hrothgar | |
| TBA | Jackpot Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Lone Wolf Movie | Unknown character | |
| TBA | Assassination Movie | Unknown character |
Crew (26)
| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2020 | Your Honor TV | Executive Producer · Production | 8.0 |
| 2020 | Your Honor TV | Director · Directing | 8.0 |
| 2018 | The Dangerous Book for Boys TV | Creator · Creator | 6.0 |
| 2018 | The Dangerous Book for Boys TV | Executive Producer · Production | 6.0 |
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| Year | Title | Role | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Dangerous Book for Boys TV | Writer · Writing | 6.0 |
| 2017 | Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2016 | The Infiltrator Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2016 | All the Way Movie | Executive Producer · Production | 6.7 |
| 2015 | SuperMansion TV | Creator · Creator | 7.0 |
| 2015 | SuperMansion TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.0 |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Creator · Creator | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Director · Directing | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Executive Producer · Production | 7.5 |
| 2015 | Sneaky Pete TV | Story · Writing | 7.5 |
| 2009 | Modern Family TV | Director · Directing | 7.9 |
| 2008 | Breaking Bad TV | Producer · Production | 9.0 |
| 2008 | Breaking Bad TV | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 2006 | Big Day TV | Director · Directing | 5.7 |
| 2006 | Special Unit Movie | Director · Directing | 9.0 |
| 2005 | The Office TV | Director · Directing | 8.6 |
| 2000 | Malcolm in the Middle TV | Director · Directing | 8.5 |
| 1999 | Last Chance Movie | Director · Directing | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Last Chance Movie | Writer · Writing | 6.8 |
| 1999 | Last Chance Movie | Producer · Production | 6.8 |
| TBA | Tightrope! TV | Executive Producer · Production |
Latest releases
- The Sheep Detectives2026 / TMDB 7.9
- Chili Finger2026
- The Equilibrium Knight II- The Cast of Shadows2025
- When We Went MAD!2025 / TMDB 5.2
- Everything's Going to Be Great2025 / TMDB 6.0
- The Phoenician Scheme2025 / TMDB 6.5
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Questions about Bryan Cranston
What are some of Bryan Cranston's most famous roles?
Bryan Cranston is best known for his iconic role as Walter White in 'Breaking Bad' and Hal in 'Malcolm in the Middle.' He has also appeared in films like 'Argo' and 'Drive.'
Has Bryan Cranston won any awards?
Yes, Bryan Cranston has won several awards, including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his performance in 'Breaking Bad' and a Tony Award for his role in 'All the Way.'
What was Bryan Cranston's first film?
Bryan Cranston made his film debut in the 1990 film 'The King of Queens,' but he gained prominence through his television roles before transitioning to film.
What are Bryan Cranston's highest-grossing films?
Some of Bryan Cranston's highest-grossing films include 'Godzilla' (2014) and 'Argo' (2012), both of which received critical acclaim and commercial success.
How many children does Bryan Cranston have?
Bryan Cranston has one daughter named Taylor Cranston, who was born in 1993.
What is Bryan Cranston's estimated net worth?
Bryan Cranston's estimated net worth is approximately $40 million, attributed to his successful acting career and various endorsements.
What is a notable milestone in Bryan Cranston's career?
A notable milestone in Bryan Cranston's career was his transformation into Walter White in 'Breaking Bad,' which earned him worldwide recognition and acclaim.
Is Bryan Cranston involved in any charitable activities?
Yes, Bryan Cranston is involved in various charitable activities, including supporting organizations that focus on education and health care.