Younger audiences may recognize Bryan Cranston from the family sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, where he played the role of the dysfunctional father, Hal. Others may know him from his role of Walter White on the AMC series Breaking Bad, a role that's earned him three consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series.
Acting wasn't always the plan of action for Cranston, who studied police science at Los Angeles Valley College. He got his first taste of the industry working with local small-time theatres after college and he wound up finding his calling. His first major role came when he joined the cast of the ABC soap opera Loving and he ended up staying with the show for two years. His next big TV gig was the recurring role of Jerry's dentist on the hugely popular show Seinfeld from 1994 to 1997. Next he landed a role in Steven Spielberg's 1998 blockbuster Saving Private Ryan alongside Tom Hanks. In 1999, he signed on for the recurring role of the annoying neighbour in the CBS sitcom The King of Queens and then in 2000, Malcolm in the Middle was born.
Over the years, Cranston has starred in several big films, including more recent titles like The Lincoln Lawyer (2011), Drive (2011), Larry Crowne (2011) and Contagion (2011). 2012 is a big year for the actor with five big movies lined up for release: Red Tails, John Carter, Detachment, Rock of Ages, Total Recall, and Argo.