Bryan Cranston

American actor, director, and producer
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Bryan Cranston

Summary

Bryan Cranston is a human[1]. Born in Hollywood[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1956[3]. He worked as a television director[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and voice actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.046% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,315 views/month, #462 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hollywood[2], Bryan Cranston…
  • Bryan Cranston was born on March 7, 1956[3].
  • Bryan Cranston's father was Joseph Louis Cranston[10].
  • Bryan Cranston was married to Robin Dearden[11].
  • A child of Bryan Cranston was Taylor Dearden[12].
  • Bryan Cranston held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Bryan Cranston's professions included television director[4].
  • Bryan Cranston worked as a screenwriter[5].
  • Bryan Cranston's professions included film actor[6].
  • Bryan Cranston worked as a film director[7].
  • Bryan Cranston's professions included voice actor[8].
  • Bryan Cranston's professions included stage actor[14].
  • Bryan Cranston was educated at Los Angeles Valley College[15].
  • Bryan Cranston was educated at Canoga Park High School[16].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Primetime Emmy Award[17].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Theatre World Award[18].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[19].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[20].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[21].
  • Bryan Cranston received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[22].
  • Bryan Cranston is recorded as male[23].
  • Bryan Cranston's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Bryan Cranston's Commons category is recorded as Bryan Cranston[25].
  • Bryan Cranston's residence is recorded as Ventura County[26].
  • Bryan Cranston's family name is recorded as Cranston[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Bryan Cranston was born in Hollywood[2]. He was born on March 7, 1956[3]. His father was Joseph Louis Cranston[10].

Education

Educated at Los Angeles Valley College[15], a school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1949[30] and Canoga Park High School[16], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1914[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include television director[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], film director[7], voice actor[8], and stage actor[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Primetime Emmy Award[17], a group of awards[34], in United States[35], founded in 1949[36]; Theatre World Award[18], a theatre award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1945[39]; Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[19], a theatre award[40], in United States[41], founded in 1947[42]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[20], a class of award[43], in United States[44], founded in 1954[45]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[46], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48]; and Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actor in a Play[49], a class of award[50].

Personal Life

Bryan Cranston was married to Robin Dearden[11]. A child of him was Taylor Dearden[12].

Why It Matters

Bryan Cranston ranks in the top 0.046% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41,315 views/month, #462 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Bryan Cranston born?

Bryan Cranston's place of birth was Hollywood[2].

Who were Bryan Cranston's parents?

Bryan Cranston's father was Joseph Louis Cranston[10].

Who was Bryan Cranston married to?

Bryan Cranston's spouses include Robin Dearden[11].

What did Bryan Cranston do for work?

Bryan Cranston worked as television director[4], screenwriter[5], film actor[6], film director[7], and voice actor[8].

Where did Bryan Cranston go to school?

Bryan Cranston was educated at Los Angeles Valley College[15] and Canoga Park High School[16].

What awards did Bryan Cranston receive?

Honors received include Primetime Emmy Award[17], Theatre World Award[18], Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play[19], and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series[20].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [14] . AboutTheArtists. Retrieved . abouttheartists.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [46] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [49] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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