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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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STAGE CREDITS

All My Sons
[West End]
2025
Joe [Replacement]
Network Network
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Howard Beale
Network Network
[West End]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Howard Beale
All the Way All the Way
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
President Lyndon B. Johnson

Productions

Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer

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Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bryan Cranston, Network


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Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, Network


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Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Bryan Cranston, Network


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Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actor

Bryan Cranston, Network


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way

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by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2026

Seventeen character actors who bonded over their dinner gatherings are welcoming readers to their table, sharing never-before-told personal stories, reminiscences, advice, jokes, and old Hollywood lore in the new book 'Nights at a Round Table.'
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by A.A. Cristi - Nov 2, 2026

The Hollywood Music in Media Awards announced nominees for scores and songs in film and visual media. BEHEMOTH!, THE ODYSSEY, MICHAEL, BROTHER VERSES BROTHER and LINDA PERRY: LET IT DIE HERE each received three nominations, while Diane Warren and Taylor Swift are among the songwriters nominated.
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Video: Laughter, Love & Billy Crystal- Stars Celebrate 860 on Opening Night
by Sam Anctil - Oct 30, 2026

Billy Crystal is back on Broadway! The legendary comedian and actor celebrated the opening night of his new solo show, 860, at the Imperial Theatre, and some of Broadway and Hollywood's biggest stars came out to celebrate his return. Watch as BroadwayWorld catches up with the stars on opening night of 860 in this video.
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INTER ALIA Starring Rosamund Pike Reveals Complete Casting, Plus Rush and Lottery Policies
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2026

The National Theatre production of Suzie Miller's INTER ALIA, starring Rosamund Pike in her Broadway debut, announced complete casting and rush and digital lottery policies.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 28, 2026- THE IMAGINARY INVALID Opens On Broadway and More
by - Oct 28, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  October 28, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours
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Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for THE IMAGINARY INVALID
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 27, 2026

The Imaginary Invalid, by Molière, translated by Doug Skinner, and adapted by Tony Award winner Bill Irwin, opened at the Todd Haimes Theatre. Check out photos from the star-studded red carpet, which included special guests Jesse Eisenberg, Bryan Cranston, Danny Burstein, Jessica Hecht, Douglas Hodge, Miriam Shor, and many more!
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for OTHER DESET CITIES Photo
Photos: On the Opening Night Red Carpet for OTHER DESET CITIES
by Bruce Glikas - Oct 27, 2026

Special guests for opening night of Other Desert Cities included Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Bryan Cranston, Peter Dinklage, Ina Garten, Michael Kors, Annie Liebovitz, Hamish Linklater, Amy Madigan, and many more. Check out photos here.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 21, 2026- First Look at Billy Crystal in 860 and More
by - Oct 21, 2026

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Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Noah Wyle and More to Star in A CHRISTMAS CAROL Staged Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 20, 2026

The Ed Asner Family Center will be present A CHRISTMAS CAROL, performed and streamed live from the Garry Marshall Theatre in Burbank, starring Bryan Cranston, Jean Smart, Noah Wyle and more.
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Geffen Playhouse Raises Funds at Backstage Annual Gala
by Stephi Wild - Oct 19, 2026

The Geffen Playhouse annual fundraiser honored Bebe Neuwirth, Chris Paul, and Harold A. Brown while launching the Artist & Athlete Collaborative ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
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THREE DAYS OF RAIN Will Open on Broadway at the Longacre Theatre; Creative Team Announced
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.
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National Theatre At Home to Offer Seven-Day Free Trial
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.
Meet the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Now Playing on Broadway Photo
Meet the Cast of OTHER DESERT CITIES, Now Playing on Broadway
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!
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by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2026

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by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2026

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by Rachel Stone - Aug 26, 2026

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by Rachel Stone - Aug 20, 2026

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Rachel Bloom, Brooks Ashmanskas, Dylan Baker & More Join THE IMAGINARY INVALID on Broadway
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.
ALL MY SONS, WAR HORSE, and More Set For National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Photo
ALL MY SONS, WAR HORSE, and More Set For National Theatre at Home's Autumn Streaming Season
by Stephi Wild - Aug 11, 2026

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by Stephi Wild - Aug 4, 2026

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bryan Cranston been in?

Bryan Cranston has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Bryan Cranston been in?

Bryan Cranston has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Bryan Cranston's first West End show?

Bryan Cranston's first West End show was Network which opened in 2017

What awards has Bryan Cranston been nominated for?

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.

What awards has Bryan Cranston won?

Bryan Cranston has won numerous prestigious theater awards throughout his Broadway career. For his performance in Network, he received 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 Tony Award, and the Best Actor award from the Olivier Awards. For his role in All the Way, Cranston earned 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 Tony Award.

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