Why Bryan Cranston Will Always Be a Benchmark for Television Greatness

Full Name: Bryan Lee Cranston

Date of Birth: March 7, 1956

Bryan Cranston Age: 70 years

Age Generation: Baby boomer

Place of Birth: Canoga Park, Los Angeles, California, United States

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: German and Irish ancestry

Resident Off: Southern California, Los Angeles

Married Status: Married

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Occupation:

• Actor
• Director
• Producer
• Writer  
• Entrepreneur

Ruling Planet: Neptune

Chinese Zodiac: Monkey

Religion: Keeps personal religious views private

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Nickname: Lee Stone

Family

Father Name: Joe Cranston

Mother Name: Audrey Peggy Sell

Sister Name: Amy Cranston

Brother Name: Kyle Cranston

Bryan Cranston Wives:

• Mickey Middleton  
• Robin Dearden

Daughter Name: Taylor Dearden

Pets Name: Vin Scully, a dog

Physical Traits

Bryan Cranston Height in Feet: 5 feet 10 inches

Height in Centimeters: 178

Bryan Cranston Weight in Kilograms: 82

Weight in Pounds: 181

Body Type: Average

Build: Lean

Body Measurements: 40 – 34 – 14

Distinctive Features:

• Expressive eyes and commanding voice

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Gray

Dress Size: Tailored made

Shoe Size: 10

Tattoos:

• Br Ba tattoo on the inside of his right ring finger

Education and Acting Training

• Graduated from Canoga Park High School in 1974, where he joined the chemistry club
• Earned an associate degree in police science from Los Angeles Valley College in 1976
• Discovered acting during an elective class at Los Angeles Valley College
• Honed skills through improv workshops with legendary coach Harvey Lembeck in the 1980s
• Gained practical experience in regional theater and commercials

Bryan Cranston Movies And TV Shows

Bryan Cranston Movies

• Trumbo 2015
• Argo 2012
• Drive 2011
• Godzilla 2014
• Saving Private Ryan 1998
• The Infiltrator 2016
• The Upside 2017
• Isle of Dogs 2018
• Jerry and Marge Go Large 2022
• Asteroid City 2023
• Argylle 2024
• Kung Fu Panda 4, 2024, voiced
• The Phoenician Scheme 2025
• Three Bags Full A Sheep Detective Movie 2026, voiced

Bryan Cranston TV Shows & OTT

• Breaking Bad 2008-2013
• Malcolm in the Middle 2000-2006
• Your Honor 2020-2023
• Sneaky Pete 2015-2019
• Seinfeld 1994-1997
• All the Way 2016
• The Studio 2025, guest appearance

Major Awards and Recognitions

• Four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad
• Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for All the Way in 2014 from the American Theatre Wing
• Second Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for Network in 2019
• Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for Trumbo in 2016
• Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama for Breaking Bad in 2014
• Olivier Award for Best Actor for Network in 2017 from the Society of London Theatre

Bryan Cranston Theatre Performances

• All my sons, West End, 2025
• Network 2017–2019
• All the Way, 2014
• Power of Sails, 2022
• The God of Hell 2006
• Chapter Two 2007

Bryan Cranston Favourite Sports Team

• Los Angeles Dodgers  
• Los Angeles Rams

Hobbies and Interests

• Baseball Fanatic
• Running and Gym
• Woodworking and Design
• Magic Tricks
• Motorcycling

Business Ventures

• Co-founded Dos Hombres Mezcal in 2019 with Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul
• Founded Moonshot Entertainment production company
• Starred in a major holiday campaign for Ocean Spray in 2025
• Since 2018, he has been the voice and face of the Built Ford Proud campaign

Philanthropy or Advocacy Work

• Supports the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• Backs Americares for global health and disaster relief efforts
• Advocates for cancer research organizations  
• Contributes to veterans’ causes and environmental initiatives via Global Green

Interesting or Lesser-Known Fun Facts

• In the 1970s, Cranston and his brother were briefly suspects in a homicide investigation
• He was a prolific voice actor for the English dub of Power Rangers
• At age 19, he became an ordained minister with the Universal Life Church to make money
• For his wife Robin’s birthday, he once wrote, directed, and starred in a film titled Last Chance as a romantic gift
• He is a licensed private pilot and has a passion for flying small aircraft

Controversies

• No major controversies

Bryan Cranston Net worth

• $40 Million Dollars