Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Bryan Cranston
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Bryan Cranston made an impact.
Bryan Cranston is a highly acclaimed American actor known for his versatility in comedic and dramatic roles across stage and screen. He has received numerous awards, including seven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He has also been nominated for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, solidifying his reputation as a leading performer.
2000: Hal in Malcolm in the Middle
In 2000, Bryan Cranston played Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle and was Emmy-nominated for the role.
2006: Malcolm in the Middle ended
In 2006, the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, starring Bryan Cranston as Hal, ended.
2008: Primetime Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2008, Bryan Cranston won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad".
2009: Second Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2009, Bryan Cranston won his second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad".
2010: Third Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2010, Bryan Cranston won his third Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad".
2011: Becoming Producer of Breaking Bad
In 2011, Bryan Cranston became a producer of Breaking Bad and later won the award for Outstanding Drama Series twice.
2013: Breaking Bad ended
In 2013, the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad, starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White, ended.
April 2014: Presentation at Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
In April 2014, Bryan Cranston presented at the Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Easter Bonnet Competition with Idina Menzel, Fran Drescher, and Denzel Washington, after raising donations at his Broadway show "All the Way".
2014: Tony Award for "All the Way"
In 2014, Bryan Cranston won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance as Lyndon B. Johnson in Robert Schenkkan's "All the Way".
2014: Fourth Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2014, Bryan Cranston won his fourth Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Walter White in "Breaking Bad".
2015: Starring as Dalton Trumbo in "Trumbo"
In 2015, Bryan Cranston starred as screenwriter Dalton Trumbo in the biopic "Trumbo", earning nominations for Best Actor at the Academy Award, Actor Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Critics' Choice Movie Award.
October 11, 2016: Publication of "A Life in Parts"
On October 11, 2016, Bryan Cranston's memoir, "A Life in Parts", was published, becoming a New York Times bestseller and receiving positive reviews.
2016: Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way
In 2016, Bryan Cranston played Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way and was Emmy-nominated for the role.
November 2017: Portrayal of Howard Beale in "Network"
In November 2017, Bryan Cranston portrayed news anchor Howard Beale in the play "Network", an adaptation of the 1976 film of the same name.
2017: Starring in "The Upside"
In 2017, Bryan Cranston played Phillip Lacasse in the movie "The Upside", alongside Kevin Hart and Nicole Kidman.
2017: Voicing Zordon in Power Rangers
In 2017, Bryan Cranston voiced Zordon in Lionsgate's "Power Rangers", marking his return to the franchise after voicing characters in the first season.
October 2018: Voice for Ford commercials
In October 2018, Bryan Cranston became the voice for a new series of Ford commercials, featuring the tagline 'Built Ford Proud'.
December 6, 2018: "Network" opening on Broadway
On December 6, 2018, the play "Network", starring Bryan Cranston, opened at the Belasco Theatre on Broadway and received positive reviews.
2018: Curb Your Enthusiasm
In 2018, Bryan Cranston appeared on Curb Your Enthusiasm and was Emmy-nominated for the role.
2019: Tony Award for "Network"
In 2019, Bryan Cranston won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his performance as Howard Beale in Lee Hall's "Network".
2019: Moonshot Entertainment deal with Warner Bros.
In 2019, Bryan Cranston's production company, Moonshot Entertainment, signed a deal with Warner Bros. Television.
2020: Starring in "The One and Only Ivan"
In 2020, Bryan Cranston starred as Mack, the lead human, in the Disney film "The One and Only Ivan".
2022: Reprising Walter White in "Better Call Saul"
In 2022, Bryan Cranston reprised his role as Walter White during the final season of the "Breaking Bad" prequel series "Better Call Saul".
2023: Appearance in PopCorners Super Bowl commercial
In 2023, Bryan Cranston made another appearance as Walter White, alongside Aaron Paul as Jesse Pinkman and Raymond Cruz as Tuco Salamanca, in a Super Bowl LVII commercial for PopCorners.
2024: Appearance in "Everything's Going to Be Great"
In 2024, Bryan Cranston appeared in the film "Everything's Going to Be Great". It was also announced that he would star alongside Lily Gladstone in the action-thriller "Lone Wolf".
2025: Recurring role in "The Studio"
In 2025, Bryan Cranston will have a recurring role as studio head Griffin Mill in the series "The Studio".
2025: Return to stage in "All My Sons"
In 2025, it was announced that Bryan Cranston would return to the stage in an Ivo van Hove directed production of Arthur Miller's "All My Sons" at the West End's Wyndham's Theatre.
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