Bryan Cranston: Quick Facts


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Also Known As Bryan Lee Cranston
Born March 7, 1956 (age 70) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Emmy Award (2025) • Tony Awards (2019) • Emmy Award (2014) • Tony Awards (2014) • Emmy Award (2010) • Emmy Award (2009) • Emmy Award (2008) • Emmy Award (2014): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2014): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2013): Outstanding Drama Series • Emmy Award (2010): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2009): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Emmy Award (2008): Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series • Golden Globe Award (2014): Best Actor in a Television Series - Drama • Tony Award (2019): Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play • Tony Award (2014): Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play
Married To Michaelle Louise (Mickey) Middleton (1977–1982) • Robin Dearden (1989–present)
Movies/Tv Shows (Acted In) "CHiPs" (1982) • "Larry Crowne" (2011) • "Red Tails" (2012) • "The Flash" (1991) • "The Pretender" (1999) • "Seeing Other People" (2004) • "Murder, She Wrote" (1986–1996) • "Moldiver" (1993) • "Last Chance" (1999) • "That Thing You Do!" (1996) • "Hill Street Blues" (1987) • "Cold Comes the Night" (2013) • "Get a Job" (2016) • "The Louie Show" (1996) • "Raising Miranda" (1988) • "Land's End" (1995) • "Viper" (1994) • "Matlock" (1987–1991) • "Illusion" (2004) • "Wakefield" (2016) • "Drive" (2011) • "Falcon Crest" (1989) • "The Big Turnaround" (1988) • "Corporate Affairs" (1990) • "Clean Slate" (1994) • "Electric Dreams" (2017) • "Malcolm in the Middle" (2000–2006) • "The Simpsons" (2012–2013) • "SuperMansion" (2015–2019) • "Davis Rules" (1992) • "I Know My First Name Is Steven" (1989) • "Armitage III" (1995) • "Sabrina, the Teenage Witch" (1997) • "Detachment" (2011) • "Nowhere Man" (1995) • "The Cleveland Show" (2012–2013) • "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" (2019) • "30 Rock" (2012) • "Touched by an Angel" (1995) • "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: The TV Show" (1998) • "Argo" (2012) • "Erotique" (1994) • "Lilo & Stitch: The Series" (2003–2005) • "Total Recall" (2012) • "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) • "The Upside" (2017) • "Jake and the Fatman" (1990) • "Dead Space" (1991) • "One Life to Live" (1968) • "Chicago Hope" (1998) • "The Big Thing" (2000) • "Love Ranch" (2010) • "Pearl" (1997) • "Clerks" (2000–2001) • "Street Corner Justice" (1996) • "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2017) • "Loving" (1983) • "Godzilla" (2014) • "Teknoman" (1995) • "Intellectual Property" (2006) • "Moloney" (1997) • "Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama" (1992) • "The Lincoln Lawyer" (2011) • "The Handlers" (2011) • "Isle of Dogs" (2018) • "Your Honor" (2020–2021) • "Robot Chicken" (2011–2018) • "Crisis Counselor" (1982) • "Glenn Martin DDS" (2010–2011) • "Capital News" (1990) • "Home Movie: The Princess Bride" (2020) • "Little Miss Sunshine" (2006) • "L.A. Law" (1992) • "How I Met Your Mother" (2006–2013) • "Babylon 5" (1997) • "In Dubious Battle" (2016) • "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1994) • "Last Flag Flying" (2017) • "Power Rangers" (2017) • "Archer" (2012) • "El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie" (2019) • "North and South, Book II" (1986) • "John Carter" (2012) • "3rd Rock from the Sun" (1999) • "Diagnosis Murder" (1996–1998) • "Why Him?" (2016) • "Time Under Fire" (1997) • "Trumbo" (2015) • "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (1993) • "Saving Private Ryan" (1998) • "Leave" (2011) • "Terror Tract" (2000) • "The King of Queens" (1999–2001) • "Brotherly Love" (1995) • "Fallen" (2007) • "Seinfeld" (1994–1997) • "Airwolf" (1986) • "V.I.P." (1998) • "Ôritsu uchûgun Oneamisu no tsubasa" (1987) • "Family Guy" (2006–2020) • "Hull High" (1990) • "Brooklyn South" (1998) • "The Prince of Light" (2000) • "Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie" (1994) • "Rock of Ages" (2012) • "The X Files" (1998) • "Working" (1998) • "Total Security" (1997) • "Cover Up" (1985) • "Eagle Riders" (1996–1997) • "Alright Already" (1997) • "Macross Plus" (1994) • "Goode Behavior" (1997) • "Dogs" (1997) • "The One and Only Ivan" (2020) • "Hard Four" (2007) • "Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted" (2012) • "Gary & Mike" (2001) • "Baywatch" (1989) • "Breaking Bad" (2008–2013) • "Kung Fu Panda 3" (2016) • "Breaking Bad: Original Minisodes" (2009) • "American Dad!" (2005–2010) • "The Infiltrator" (2016) • "Strategic Command" (1997) • "Contagion" (2011) • "Orguss 02" (1993)
Movies/Tv Shows (Directed) "The Office" (2012) • "Malcolm in the Middle" (2003–2005) • "Your Honor" (2021) • "Big Day" (2006) • "Breaking Bad" (2009–2013) • "Last Chance" (1999) • "Modern Family" (2012–2013) • "Sneaky Pete" (2017)
Movies/Tv Shows (Writing/Creator) "Last Chance" (1999) • "The Dangerous Book for Boys" (2018) • "Sneaky Pete" (2015–2019) • "The Handlers" (2011)

Top Questions

Where was Bryan Cranston born?
Bryan Cranston was born in Los Angeles, California, United States.
Is Bryan Cranston married?
Michaelle Louise (Mickey) Middleton (1977–1982), Robin Dearden (1989–present)
When was Bryan Cranston born?
Bryan Cranston was born on March 7, 1956.

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