Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston holds a rare place among actors who excel equally on television stage and film. His four Emmy wins for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad tie him with some of the medium's biggest legends. He became only the second actor to win the award four times in that category. His back to back Tony Awards for All the Way and Network mark him as one of the few performers to achieve major recognition in both mediums during the same decade.What sets Cranston apart is his total commitment to each role. He transformed from the bumbling but sweet Hal in a family sitcom to the complex antihero Walter White in one of television's darkest dramas. Theater audiences then watched him disappear into historical figures and iconic characters with equal conviction. His work on Breaking Bad alone changed how many viewers think about moral ambiguity in storytelling and his stage performances have brought new life to classic American tales. At every turn he chooses projects that challenge him and audiences respond with lasting respect.