Bryan Cranston
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen Will Announce 70th Annual Drama Desk Nominations Next Week (Apr 22, 2026)
Photos: Corbin Bleu, Natalie Venetia Belcon & More at 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations (Apr 20, 2026)
2026 Drama League Awards Nominations- The Full List (Apr 20, 2026)
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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STAGE CREDITS
Productions
Awards and Nominations
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News
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2026
Raúl Esparza and Helen J Shen will announce the 70th Annual Drama Desk Awards nominations next week. Learn more about the upcoming event and the awards ceremony here!
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Apr 20, 2026
Honoring Broadway and Off-Broadway achievements, 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees were announced by Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu. See photos!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2026
The Drama League has announced the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominees, which include Chess, Heathers, Ragtime, The Rocky Horror Show, Cats: The Jellicle Ball, Titanique, Two Strangers (Carry a Cake Across New York), and more. Check out the full list here!
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 20, 2026
Tony Award Winner Natalie Venetia Belcon (Buena Vista Social Club) and film, television, and stage star Corbin Bleu (The Great Gatsby) will co-host the 2026 Drama League Awards Nominations announcement on Monday, April 20.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 20, 2026
On Sunday, April 19, the green carpet was rolled out at Jazz at Lincoln Center for the New York Premiere of The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 15, 2026
The game is afoot is a new first look at The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman. Watch the newly released featurette, in which the filmmakers and starry cast speak about the unique project.
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 14, 2026
On Monday's episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Broadway favorite Laura Benanti stopped by the show as the First Lady to shed some light on comments she made during a recent press conference. Watch Benanti
by Nicole Rosky - Apr 12, 2026
London theatre's biggest night returned for its 2026 ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall, where Nick Mohammed hosted the Olivier Awards. Check out a full list of winners here.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 8, 2026
Letters Live, the one-of-a-kind celebration of the power of written correspondence, will return to The Town Hall in Midtown Manhattan, New York City for another unique show, on Thursday 14 May 2026.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 7, 2026
The 80th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Tuesday afternoon, June 2, 2026 beginning at 2:00PM. Learn more about the upcoming awards ceremony here!
by Christiana Rose - Apr 7, 2026
A polished NT Live filming of All My Sons arrives on screen as a compelling highlight of the National Theatre Live season on 16 April 2026, combining strong performances with assured direction. Led by Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, the play recording delivers emotional depth and tension layered in morality, which resonates far beyond the stage.
by Gillian Blum - Apr 5, 2026
Watch Paapa Essiedu and Hayley Squires in a clip from National Theatre Live's All My Sons, a filmed version of the West End production being screened in select locations starting April 16.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2026
Performances are now underway for August Wilson's Joe Turner's Come and Gone on Broadway! The show recently extended, and will now play through Sunday, July 19. Meet the cast here!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2026
At a ceremony at the National Theatre, the Critics’ Circle announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. These are the only prizes to be entirely voted for by the professional theatre critics who are members of the Circle. Check out photos of the winners below.
by Nicole Rosky - Mar 26, 2026
The Critics’ Circle just announced the winners of the 2026 Theatre Awards. Big winners included Arthur Miller's All My Suns, Into the Woods, Punch, Paddington, and more. Check out the full list here!
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 24, 2026
Check out a new trailer for The Sheep Detectives, the comedic mystery film starring Tony Award winner Hugh Jackman. The movie will arrive in theaters on May 8, 2026.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 19, 2026
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by Josh Sharpe - Mar 12, 2026
Hulu has released the trailer for Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, the revival of the hit series, which reunites Tony Award winner Bryan Cranston, Emmy Award nominee Jane Kaczmarek and more. Watch it now.
by Alex Freeman - Mar 9, 2026
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by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2026
Ma-Yi Theater Company and The Public Theater have announced a one-week extension for the world premiere of JESA, written by Jeena Yi in her playwriting debut.
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.
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, 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.
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