Bryan Cranston biography

Bryan Cranston needs no introduction. He is known for Mighty Morphin, Seinfeld, and Breaking Bad. His proffolic acting skills have made Bryan Cranston net worth 40 Million USD.

Cranston didn’t earn his name and fame overnight. He worked his fingers to the bones to attain the level of success he is enjoying today. No doubt, he is a splendid actor; but did you know that there was a time when he wanted to become a cop? Yes, you read that right. He revealed in a SmartLess podcast that he was interested in making a career in law enforcement.

Early Life & Education

Bryan Cranston was born in Hollywood, LA on the 7th of March 1956 to Annalisa Peggy and celebrated personality Joseph Louis Cranston. He spent his green days in Canoga Park, LA, and went to Canoga Park High School. After completing high school, he joined Los Angeles Valley College where he got the inspiration to try his hands on acting.

As a child, life wasn’t a walk of roses for Cranston because his father abandoned the family and he had to manage the expenses. He lived on his maternal grandparents’ poultry farm in Yucaipa, California for a while. His family house was sold in foreclosure. In 1978, Cranston decided to reunite with his father and successfully traced him; both were by each other’s side until Joseph Louis Cranston’s death.

Car Collection

As per 21 Monitoring, the Better Call Saul star has a Mercedes Benz S Class ($115K) and a Nissan Fairlady Z S30 ($3800).

Philanthropic Activities

As per Look To The Stars, Bryan Cranston has contributed towards the following organizations:

• American Association of Retired Persons
• Autism Speaks
• Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
• Children Mending Hearts
• Ed Asner Family Center
• Family Equality Council
• FilmAid International
• Global Fund
• Kind Campaign
• Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
• Pablove Foundation
• (RED)
• Small Steps Project

Personal Life

Bryan Cranston got married to Mickey Middleton, a Florida-based writer at the age of 23. But the couple parted ways in 1982 and have no children together. He touched upon their relationship in his autobiography A Life In Parts as he wrote: “I don’t think I grasped the depth and the consequence of the commitment I was making. The vows I spoke weren’t empty. I cared about her. I loved her. But in the end, I wasn’t ready.” He further proceeded, “If either of us had been honest, we would have gone our separate ways much earlier…She was a sweetheart. No arguing. No bitterness. We were just mismatched.” 

Seven years later, he tied the knot with Robin Dearden. The couple met on the sets of Airwolf and share a daughter named Taylor Dearden. 

Controversies And Legal Suits

The Upside

This year, Bryan Cranston was heard on the Club Random podcast talking about the critical remarks he received for portraying a disabled character in The Upside (2017), the Hollywood adaptation of the French movie The Intouchables. Cranston played a paraplegic man Philippe Pozzo Di Borgo in the film. Despite a financial success with gross earnings of $125 Million against the budget of $37 Million, the audience was upset by casting. Prominent names like Adam Pearson tweeted, “Yet even more ‘cripping up’ in Hollywood, this time by, regrettably, one of my favorite actors [Bryan Cranston].” (SOURCE: Indie Wire & HuffPost)

Bryan Cranston told the Club Randon host Bill Maher, “I got a lot of shit for that.” He further added, “I am an able-bodied actor playing a disabled actor.” While Cranston described it as a “business decision,” Bill’s remarks seem to highlight the level of perfection it demands to fit in a role impeccably. He said, "the whole point” of performing a character on-screen is “that you are doing something that you are not.” Furthermore, he said, “I mean, it’s called acting.”

Cranston finally says that it is up to the audience whether they want to focus on the gender-equality notion demanding disabled actors to play the role of a disabled or feel the message and essence of the movie. The Upside is a story of two persons deepening their bond despite having different mindsets and the same worries.

Critical Race Theory

Cranston bumped into another controversy when he presented his views on critical race theory on the Club Random podcast. He said that the slogan- Make America Great Again can be seen as racist. Highlighting the state of African-Americans, he said, “So just ask yourself from, from an African-American experience, when was it ever great in America for the African-American? When was it great?” He described the essence of teaching about the same in schools, whereas the show’s host Bill Maher thought it would be inappropriate, read here.

Awards & Accolades

Here are the awards and accolades that Bryan Cranston has booked in his name throughout his career:

Wrapping Up

Bryan Cranston is a well-acclaimed name in the Hollywood industry. He has been actively engaged in multiple hit projects which include television series, OTT shows, movies, and theater releases. He is eagerly awaiting his 70th birthday after which he has announced taking a year off from work to focus on his personal life. The above article unfolds the mystery behind how Bryan Cranston net worth became $40 Million.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What Is Bryan Cranston Net Worth 2024?

Bryan Cranston net worth is 40 Million USD.

Q2. How Much Did Bryan Cranston Get From Malcolm In The Middle?

Bryan Cranston was paid $30K per episode of Malcolm In The Middle in its initial years and then $40K-$50K per episode in its later seasons.

Q3. Is Bryan Cranston Retiring?

No, Bryan Cranston isn’t retiring. However, he posted on Instagram that he would be taking a year off from his work after his 70th birthday.

Q4. How Much Bryan Cranston Earned From Breaking Bad?

Bryan Cranston earned $225K per episode of Breaking Bad in its final year.

Q5. Who Is Bryan Cranston's Wife?

Bryan Cranston is married to Robin Dearden whom he met on the sets of Airwolf.