Bryan Cranston
Bryan Cranston made his debut in Network in 2017 at London's National Theatre, a performance that garnered him the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as President Lyndon B.
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BIO
Bryan Cranston made his debut in Network in 2017 at London's National Theatre, a performance that garnered him the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as President Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way at the Neil Simon Theatre, for which he received a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theater World Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. Cranston's work in television includes "Breaking Bad" (Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, Critics" Choice, PGA Awards and DGA nomination), "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2018 Emmy nomination), "All the Way" (SAG Award and Golden Globe, Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations), "Malcolm in the Middle" (Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), "Seinfeld," among many others. Film credits include: Trumbo (Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critics' Choice nominations), Argo (SAG Award), Isle of Dogs, Last Flag Flying, Why Him?, The Infiltrator, Godzilla, Wakefield, Drive, Rock of Ages, Contagion, The Lincoln Lawyer, Little Miss Sunshine, Saving Private Ryan and The Upside.
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Videos
Rhea Seehorn Talks PLURIBUS Season 2 and Her On-Set Doughnut Habit
by Rachel Stone - 2026-08-20 16:59:42
Robby Hoffman & Gabby Windey on How They Met and Growing Up Poor on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-25 21:17:31
Kyle MacLachlan Shares Emotional Parenting Advice on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-24 16:07:24
Camila Morrone Visits THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW to Discuss Her 'Meant to Be' Mindset
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-22 13:40:32
Bryan Cranston Visits THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW to Share How He Met His Wife
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-20 13:38:13
Bryan Cranston Reveals the Crew Member Behind an Iconic SEINFELD Joke
by Joshua Wright - 2026-07-14 13:39:15
Video: National Theatre at Home Debuts New Clip From LONDON ROAD
by Michael Major - 2026-07-13 10:56:07
Video: Zhailon Levingston & Bill Rauch on Their Tony Win- 'People Coming Together is the Only Path Forward'
by Talking Tonys - 2026-06-07 22:06:16
Video: Watch a New Featurette for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES with Hugh Jackman
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-15 12:46:42
Video: Laura Benanti's Melania Trump Addresses Recent Press Conference on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-04-14 10:20:02
Video: Paapa Essiedu and Hayley Squires in National Theatre Live's ALL MY SONS
by Gillian Blum - 2026-04-04 20:54:09
Video: Hugh Jackman Stars in New Trailer for THE SHEEP DETECTIVES
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-24 10:50:54
Video: Frankie Muniz Returns in MALCOLM IN THE MIDDLE: LIFE'S STILL UNFAIR Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-03-12 12:37:38
Video: Laura Benanti’s Melania Trump Talks New Film on THE LATE SHOW
by Josh Sharpe - 2026-02-05 12:19:46
Video: Hugh Jackman and Emma Thompson Star in THE SHEEP DETECTIVES Trailer
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-18 11:06:59
Video: Laura Benanti Brings Melania Trump Back to THE LATE SHOW for Holiday Segment
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-12-17 10:52:04
Video: Michael Stuhlbarg Shares Stories from His Career on Stage and Screen
by Nicole Rosky - 2025-12-13 12:00:20
Video: Laura Benanti Talks MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN Role, Averted Broadway Strike
by Josh Sharpe - 2025-10-23 16:08:52
News
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 13, 2026
BroadwayWorld has just learned that Richard Greenberg’s acclaimed Pulitzer Prize finalist THREE DAYS OF RAIN will begin performances on Saturday, January 30, 2027, and officially open Monday, March 1, 2027 at Broadway’s Longacre Theatre.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 7, 2026
National Theatre At Home announced a seven-day free trial for its streaming service alongside a new autumn and winter season of programming. Learn more here.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2026
Performances are now underway for Other Desert Cities, which will play a 16-week limited engagement at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre. Meet the cast of Other Desert Cities here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026
Tony Award winner Laura Benanti will present her one-woman comedy show at South Coast Repertory in Costa Mesa, California. The limited engagement features 65 minutes of stand-up, storytelling and original songs directed by Annie Tippe.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026
Laura Benanti's one-woman comedy show, a New York Times Critic's Pick featuring original songs and stories about motherhood and people-pleasing, will have five performances at the Bram Goldsmith Theater in Beverly Hills.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026
Geffen Playhouse will present its annual Backstage at the Geffen fundraiser, honoring Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul and Harold A. Brown with awards recognizing artistic and community impact.
by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026
Rhea Seehorn joined TODAY to discuss the upcoming second season of Apple TV's PLURIBUS, her heavy screen presence in the show, and her fondness for Krispy Kreme doughnuts on set.
by Nicole Rosky - Aug 17, 2026
Roundabout Theatre Company has just announced the complete cast and design team for the upcoming production of The Imaginary Invalid by Molière translated by Doug Skinner, adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?) with direction by Tony Award nominee Brandon J. Dirden (Waiting for Godot) making his Broadway directorial debut.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026
The National Theatre has announced that four productions will be released for streaming directly this autumn on National Theatre at Home, including All My Sons, Teeth 'N' Smiles, The Fifth Step, and War Horse.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026
Lincoln Center Theater has announced the full cast and creative team for August Wilson's SEVEN GUITARS, directed by Ruben Santiago-Hudson at the Mitzi E. Newhouse Theater.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 27, 2026
Vince Gilligan, Rhea Seehorn, Bryan Cranston and Bob Odenkirk break down PLURIBUS ahead of its confirmed season 2, exploring Carol Sturka's unlikely heroism.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 25, 2026
Robby Hoffman and Gabby Windey sat down on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW to share competing versions of how they first met, plus candid reflections on growing up poor and getting into comedy.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 24, 2026
Kyle MacLachlan appeared on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW to share heartfelt parenting advice with host Drew Barrymore, offering a personal perspective on the emotional dimensions of raising children.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 22, 2026
Camila Morrone sat down with Drew Barrymore to discuss how adopting a 'meant to be' mindset helped her approach and land acting opportunities.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 20, 2026
Bryan Cranston appeared on THE DREW BARRYMORE SHOW to recount the story of how he first met his wife, also touching on the difference between a platonic and romantic kiss.
by Joshua Wright - Jul 14, 2026
Bryan Cranston appeared on The Drew Barrymore Show to share the surprising backstory behind one of SEINFELD's most iconic gags, crediting a production crew member with the idea.
by Michael Major - Jul 13, 2026
An exclusive clip from London Road, the award-winning verbatim musical filmed live on stage, is now available ahead of its streaming debut on ntathome.com.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
New York City Council Member Carl Wilson presented Michael Shayan with a special citation recognizing him as the first openly queer Iranian-Jewish man to perform on Broadway. Check out the photos!
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 5, 2026
InterAct Theatre Company will present a four-production National Theatre Live screening series at The Proscenium Theatre at The Drake in Philadelphia, featuring Bryan Cranston, Rosamund Pike, Lesley Manville, and Ncuti Gatwa.
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 5, 2026
Whether you are Team Black or Team Green, there is probably a stage veteran on your side. Like other HBO shows such as The Gilded Age and Julia, the Game of Thrones spin-off, House of the Dragon, is full of Broadway, West End, and stage alums.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Bryan Cranston has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.
Bryan Cranston has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
Bryan Cranston's first West End show was Network which opened in 2017
Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Network, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Network, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Network, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All the Way, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for All the Way and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for All the Way.
Bryan Cranston has won numerous prestigious awards for his Broadway performances. His acclaimed role in Network earned him the Distinguished Performance Award from the Drama League Awards, the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards, and the Best Actor award from the Olivier Awards. His performance in All the Way also garnered significant recognition, including the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Drama Desk Awards, the Outstanding Actor in a Play award from the Outer Critics Circle Awards, the Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance award from the Theatre World Awards, and the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play from the Tony Awards.
