Bryan Cranston
Actor
Biography
Emmy-winning actor best known for his role as Walter White in 'Breaking Bad' and as Hal in 'Malcolm in the Middle'. Also acclaimed for his work in film and on Broadway.
Follow-up Statement
"After Trump won in 2016, Cranston changed his tune. He posted on X hoping Trump would 'work to unify our wounded country' and told The Hollywood Reporter in 2017: 'If he fails, the country is in jeopardy. It would be egotistical for anyone to say, I hope he fails. To that person I would say, f*** you.'"
Departure Details
The Breaking Bad actor told The Bestseller Experiment podcast in 2016 that he would "definitely" move to Canada if Trump was elected president, saying 'It wouldn't be a vacation. I'd be an expatriate.'
Quick Facts
Career Highlights
- Won four consecutive Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad
- Earned six Primetime Emmy Awards total, two Golden Globes, and two Tony Awards
- Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for Trumbo (2015)
- Starred as Hal on Malcolm in the Middle for seven seasons (2000-2006)
- Won a Tony Award for his Broadway performance in Network
- Was earning $225,000 per episode by Breaking Bad's final season
Did You Know?
He co-founded Dos Hombres mezcal brand with Breaking Bad co-star Aaron Paul in 2019.
He once said 'I don't need to work ever again' after Breaking Bad ended, yet continued acting on Broadway.
He reprised Walter White for a Super Bowl commercial for Popcorners chips alongside Aaron Paul.
A Malcolm in the Middle revival wrapped filming in 2025, which co-star Frankie Muniz called 'straight-up incredible.'
Departure Threats Timeline
In an interview with The Bestseller Experiment podcast, Cranston said when asked if he would take an extended holiday to Vancouver if Trump won: 'Absolutely. I would definitely move. It's not real to me that that would happen. I hope to God it won't.' He added: 'It wouldn't be a vacation. I'd be an expatriate.'