Bryan Cranston is an American actor. Born in Los Angeles in 1956, Cranston began acting in the 1990s, and is known for his recurring roles on hit shows Seinfeld (1994–1997) and Malcom in the Middle (2000-2006). He took on the role of Walter White in the show Breaking Bad, which has become one of the most popular television series of all time. He won four Primetime Emmys for his performance (in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2014). Bryan Cranston is also a prolific stage actor and recently won both a Laurence Olivier Award and Tony Award for his role of television anchor Howard Beale in the play Network.