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 recognized for his versatile performances in both comedy and drama. He has achieved significant recognition, winning seven Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, a Laurence Olivier Award, and a Golden Globe Award. Cranston has also received nominations for an Academy Award and a British Academy Film Award, solidifying his status as a leading figure in stage and screen acting.
2000: Nomination for Malcolm in the Middle
In 2000, Bryan Cranston was Emmy-nominated for playing Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle.
2006: End of Malcolm in the Middle
In 2006, the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, starring Bryan Cranston as Hal, concluded.
2008: Primetime Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2008, Bryan Cranston won his first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing Walter White in Breaking Bad.
2009: Second Primetime Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2009, Bryan Cranston won his second Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing Walter White in Breaking Bad.
2010: Third Primetime Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2010, Bryan Cranston won his third Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing Walter White in Breaking Bad.
2011: Became Producer of Breaking Bad
In 2011, Bryan Cranston became a producer of Breaking Bad and subsequently won the award for Outstanding Drama Series twice.
2013: End of Breaking Bad
In 2013, the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad, starring Bryan Cranston as Walter White, concluded.
April 2014: Broadway Cares Presentation
In April 2014, Bryan Cranston presented at 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 historical epic All the Way.
2014: Fourth Primetime Emmy Award for Breaking Bad
In 2014, Bryan Cranston won his fourth Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for playing 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 Awards, Actor Awards, BAFTA Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Critics' Choice Movie Awards.
October 11, 2016: Publication of Memoir 'A Life in Parts'
On October 11, 2016, Bryan Cranston's memoir, A Life in Parts, was published. The book became a New York Times bestseller and received positive reviews.
2016: Emmy Nomination for All the Way
In 2016, Bryan Cranston was Emmy-nominated for playing Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way.
November 2017: Portrayal of Howard Beale in 'Network'
In November 2017, Bryan Cranston portrayed Howard Beale in the play Network, an adaptation of the 1976 film of the same name.
2017: Acting in 'The Upside'
In 2017, Bryan Cranston played Phillip Lacasse, a wealthy paraplegic, 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 previously providing voices for 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' on Broadway
On December 6, 2018, the play "Network", starring Bryan Cranston, opened on Broadway at the Belasco Theatre, receiving positive reviews. Cranston's performance as Howard Beale was highly praised.
2018: Emmy Nomination for Curb Your Enthusiasm
In 2018, Bryan Cranston was Emmy-nominated for Curb Your Enthusiasm.
July 2019: Release of Dos Hombres Mezcal
In July 2019, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul announced the release of their signature mezcal, Dos Hombres.
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 dramatic play 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 character, in the Disney film The One and Only Ivan.
2022: Reprising Walter White in 'Better Call Saul'
In 2022, Bryan Cranston reprised the role of Walter White during the final season of the Breaking Bad prequel series Better Call Saul.
2023: Super Bowl Commercial Appearance as Walter White
In 2023, Bryan Cranston reprised his role as Walter White, alongside Aaron Paul's 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 had 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, acting opposite Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Paapa Essiedu at the West End's Wyndham's Theatre.
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