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DOB: March 7, 1956

Background: Cranston is an actor who grew up in Los Angeles, California. He studied police science in college, but after graduating he began performing in local and regional theaters and appeared in TV commercials.

Filmography: He was an original cast member of the ABC soap opera "Loving," appearing from 1983 to 1985. He played astronaut Buzz Aldrin in the Tom Hanks-produced HBO miniseries "From the Earth to the Moon" in 1998 and had a recurring role on the NBC sitcom "Seinfeld" as well as numerous other TV guest appearances. In 2000 he was cast on the FOX sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle," playing a hapless dad to a rambunctious brood for six years. Currently he stars in the gritty AMC drama "Breaking Bad," which has won him three Emmy Awards.

Emmy Awards: Wins - Best Drama Actor ("Breaking Bad," 2010); Best Drama Actor ("Breaking Bad," 2009); Best Drama Actor ("Breaking Bad," 2008)

Best Drama Series Nomination
"Breaking Bad" (2012); lost to "Homeland"

Best Drama Actor Nomination
"Breaking Bad" (2012) - episode "Crawl Space"; lost to Damian Lewis ("Homeland")

Best Comedy Supporting Actor Nominations
"Malcolm in the Middle" (2006); lost to Jeremy Piven ("Entourage")
"Malcolm in the Middle" (2003); lost to Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond")
"Malcolm in the Middle" (2002); lost to Brad Garrett ("Everybody Loves Raymond")

Golden Globes:

Best TV Drama Series Nomination
"Breaking Bad" (2013); lost to "Homeland"

Best TV Drama Actor Nominations
"Breaking Bad" (2013); lost to Damian Lewis ("Homeland")
"Breaking Bad" (2012); lost to Kelsey Grammer ("Boss")
"Breaking Bad" (2011); lost to Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire")

Best TV Supporting Actor Nomination
"Malcolm in the Middle" (2003); lost to Donald Sutherland ("Path to Glory")

SAG Awards: Wins - Best Film Ensemble ("Argo," 2013); Best TV Drama Actor ("Breaking Bad," 2013)

Best TV Drama Ensemble Nominations
"Breaking Bad" (2013); lost to "Downton Abbey"
"Breaking Bad" (2012); lost to "Boardwalk Empire"

Best TV Drama Actor Nominations
"Breaking Bad" (2012); lost to Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire")
"Breaking Bad" (2011); lost to Steve Buscemi ("Boardwalk Empire")
"Breaking Bad" (2010); lost to Michael C. Hall ("Dexter")