Bryan Cranston
60 credits on file—38 films and 22 shows, spanning 1975–2026.
70
Average MEANRANK
across 60 scored credits
across 60 scored credits
60
Credits
in the catalogue
in the catalogue
51
Years active
1975–2026
1975–2026
Also credited for created (1).
Compare with someone elseAwards
On record for their credited titles
Oscars
1 nomination
Emmys
5 won
+ 2 nominations
Golden Globes
1 won
+ 4 nominations
BAFTAs
1 nomination
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series The Studio · 2025
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2014
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2010
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2009
- Won Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2008
- Won Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Breaking Bad · 2014
- Nominated Oscar · Best Actor Trumbo · 2016
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2013
- Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series Breaking Bad · 2012
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Trumbo · 2016
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Breaking Bad · 2013
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Breaking Bad · 2012
- Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Drama Breaking Bad · 2011
- Nominated BAFTA · Best Actor in a Leading Role Trumbo · 2016
25
Wins
43
Nominations
68 awards — Bryan Cranston
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Screen Actors Guild Awards
11 nominations, 4 won
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Argo · 2013 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2011 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2010 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
Primetime Emmy Awards
6 nominations, 4 won
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2010 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2009 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2008 | Winner |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
Critics' Choice Television Awards
3 nominations, 2 won
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Winner |
| Best Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Nominee |
Producers Guild of America Awards
3 nominations, 2 won
| Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama | Breaking Bad · 2015 | Winner |
| Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Nominee |
Golden Globe Awards
5 nominations, 1 won
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2011 | Nominee |
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series | The Studio · 2025 | Winner |
Critics' Choice Awards
2 nominations
| Best Acting Ensemble | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
| Best Actor | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
Academy Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actor | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
Directors Guild of America Awards
1 nomination
| Outstanding Directing – Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Nominee |
Satellite Awards
6 nominations, 4 won
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2010 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2009 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2008 | Winner |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
| Best Actor – Television Series Drama | Breaking Bad · 2011 | Nominee |
Saturn Awards
6 nominations, 2 won
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Winner |
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Winner |
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Nominee |
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2011 | Nominee |
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2010 | Nominee |
| Best Actor on Television | Breaking Bad · 2009 | Nominee |
TCA Awards
5 nominations, 1 won
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Breaking Bad · 2009 | Winner |
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Nominee |
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Nominee |
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
| Individual Achievement in Drama | Breaking Bad · 2010 | Nominee |
Annie Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production | Isle of Dogs · 2019 | Winner |
Golden Nymph Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series | Breaking Bad · 2013 | Winner |
Palm Springs International Film Festival
1 nomination, 1 won
| Spotlight Award – Actor | Trumbo · 2016 | Winner |
Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association Awards
1 nomination, 1 won
| Best Animated Voice Performance | Isle of Dogs · 2018 | Winner |
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
3 nominations
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Malcolm in the Middle · 2006 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Malcolm in the Middle · 2003 | Nominee |
| Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Malcolm in the Middle · 2002 | Nominee |
Dorian Awards
2 nominations
| TV Performance of the Year – Actor | Breaking Bad · 2014 | Nominee |
| TV Performance of the Year – Actor | Breaking Bad · 2012 | Nominee |
Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Series
1 nomination
| Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Series | Malcolm in the Middle · 2003 | Nominee |
Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
1 nomination
| Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Malcolm in the Middle · 2002 | Nominee |
British Academy Film Awards
1 nomination
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
Hollywood Critics Association Creative Arts TV Awards
1 nomination
| Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series | Better Call Saul · 2023 | Nominee |
Houston Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Actor | Trumbo · 2016 | Nominee |
Individual Achievement in Comedy
1 nomination
| Individual Achievement in Comedy | Malcolm in the Middle · 2001 | Nominee |
Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series
1 nomination
| Most Popular Mom & Pop in a Television Series | Malcolm in the Middle · 2004 | Nominee |
San Diego Film Critics Society
1 nomination
| Best Actor | Trumbo · 2015 | Nominee |
San Francisco Film Critics Circle
1 nomination
| Best Actor | Trumbo · 2015 | Nominee |
