Bryan Cranston's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Bryan Cranston.

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.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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2010: Third Primetime Emmy Award

In 2010, upon accepting his third Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, Bryan Cranston thanked his wife and daughter and expressed his love for them.

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.

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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.

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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.

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