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Bryan Cranston

Birth

He was born on March 7, 1956, in California, to Peggy Sell, a radio actress, and Joseph Louis Cranston, a Hollywood actor and producer.1)

Before Career In Hollywood

Bryan Cranston's parents did not want him to pursue a career in Hollywood, therefore he did not begin acting until he graduated from college.2)

Police Science

He graduated with a two-year degree in police science but did not work in law enforcement. Instead, he and his brother rode their motorcycles down the road!3)

Suspect

Before traveling with his brother, Cranston worked as a server in a Florida restaurant; after they left, the chef was murdered, making Bryan and his brothers murder suspects for a while.4)

Height

Bryan Cranston stands 5'10“. (1.79 meters).5)

Marriages

Cranston married Mickey Middleton at the age of 21, but the marriage ended in divorce 5 years later. He married Robin Deardon, whom he met on the production of Airwolf. Taylor Deardon Cranston is their daughter.6)

Earning From Breaking Bad

Bryan earns $225,000 (£141,000) every episode of Breaking Bad, bringing his total salary for the last eight episodes to $1.8 million.7)

Early Days As An Actor

In his early days as an actor, he was duplicating voices and appearing in advertisements, including one in which he dressed up as a skunk and had a shower.8)

Baseball Fan

The actor enjoys baseball and is a die-hard fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. His wife had to host his 40th birthday party at Dodger Stadium since he collected memorabilia.9)

Malcolm In The Middle

Cranston is most known for his role as Hal, the father in the smash hit comedy Malcolm in the Middle. Hal lived in the shadow of his overbearing wife, Lois, and had excessively camp habits like rollerskating to Queen in a sparkly disco outfit. He believes this was his favorite episode to film since he spent six weeks prior learning to roller-skate.10)

Power Rangers

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers included voice work by Bryan Cranston. If you have a good memory or still watch it, you'll remember the blue Power Ranger's name was Billy Cranston.11)

Dog

He has a dog named Sugar that he rescued.12)

Sherman Oaks Street Fair

In 2006, he was named Grand Marshal of the Sherman Oaks Street Fair in California. The award was given in recognition of his contributions to the community and his support for KidSmartz, an effort to assist prevent child abduction.13)

Screenplay As A Gift

Cranston possesses a creative talent. He once created a script as a birthday present for his wife Robin.14)

Better Call Saul

Bryan Cranston will feature in Better Call Saul, a Breaking Bad spin-off series.15)