History of Taylor Dearden in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 26, 2026

Taylor Dearden Cranston is an American actress known for her roles in television series. She portrayed Dr. Melissa "Mel" King in HBO Max's 'The Pitt,' Ophelia in MTV's 'Sweet/Vicious,' and Chloe Lyman in the second season of Netflix's 'American Vandal.' Dearden's work primarily focuses on television acting.

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February 12, 1993: Taylor Dearden's Birth

On February 12, 1993, Taylor Dearden Cranston was born in Los Angeles, California, to actors Bryan Cranston and Robin Gale Dearden.

2010: Breaking Bad Appearance

In 2010, Taylor Dearden appeared in the "No Más" episode of the TV show Breaking Bad.

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2011: Short Film Appearances Begin

From 2011, Taylor Dearden began appearing in various short films.

2013: 101 Ways to Get Rejected Web Series

In 2013, Taylor Dearden began portraying the character McKenzie in the web series 101 Ways to Get Rejected.

2014: Second Season of Web Series

In 2014, Taylor Dearden portrayed the character McKenzie in the second season of the web series 101 Ways to Get Rejected.

2015: Graduation from USC

In 2015, Taylor Dearden graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater.

2016: Cast in Sweet/Vicious

In 2016, Taylor Dearden was cast as Ophelia Mayer in the MTV TV show Sweet/Vicious. The show was canceled after one season despite critical acclaim.

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2016: Short Film Appearances End

In 2016, Taylor Dearden's appearances in various short films came to an end.

2017: Appearance in The Last Champion

In 2017, Taylor Dearden appeared in the film The Last Champion, which stars Cole Hauser.

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2018: American Vandal Season Two

In 2018, Taylor Dearden appeared in season two of the Netflix mockumentary American Vandal, playing the character Chloe Lyman.

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2025: The Pitt and Astra Nomination

In 2025, Taylor Dearden began portraying Dr. Melissa King in the HBO Max medical drama The Pitt. In the same year, she was nominated for the Astra TV Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.

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