How Bryan Cranston Avoided Typecasting

Nerdstalgic took a look at the incredible career of Bryan Cranston, noting that he began with small parts before striking it big with three truly defining series, Malcolm in the Middle, Breaking Bad, and Your Honor. The roles were so vastly different that Cranston avoided being typecast, despite his incredible popularity.

After an iconic turn in Malcolm in the Middle, Bryan Cranston wanted something different. And Breaking Bad gave him that opportunity. But before the highs of Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston had been a character actor appearing in small parts on dozens and dozens of shows. Even post Breaking Bad, Bryan Cranston has proved you can’t pin him into one archetype.

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.

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