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BIO

Bryan Cranston made his debut in Network in 2017 at London's National Theatre, a performance that garnered him the 2018 Olivier Award for Best Actor in a Play. In 2014, he made his Broadway debut as President Lyndon B. Johnson in All the Way at the Neil Simon Theatre, for which he received a Tony Award, as well as a Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theater World Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play. Cranston's work in television includes "Breaking Bad" (Emmy, SAG, Golden Globe, Critics" Choice, PGA Awards and DGA nomination), "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2018 Emmy nomination), "All the Way" (SAG Award and Golden Globe, Emmy and Critics' Choice nominations), "Malcolm in the Middle" (Emmy and Golden Globe nominations), "Seinfeld," among many others. Film credits include: Trumbo (Academy Award, Golden Globe, SAG, BAFTA and Critics' Choice nominations), Argo (SAG Award), Isle of Dogs, Last Flag Flying, Why Him?, The Infiltrator, Godzilla, Wakefield, Drive, Rock of Ages, Contagion, The Lincoln Lawyer, Little Miss Sunshine, Saving Private Ryan and The Upside.

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STAGE CREDITS

Network Network
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Howard Beale
Network Network
[West End]
National Theatre World Premiere, 2017
Howard Beale
All the Way All the Way
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2014
President Lyndon B. Johnson

Productions

Finding NeverlandFinding Neverland
 
[Broadway, 2015]
Producer

Awards and Nominations


winner
Drama League Awards - 2019 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bryan Cranston, Network


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2019 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, Network


winner
Tony Awards - 2019 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Bryan Cranston, Network


winner
Olivier Awards - 2018 - Best Actor

Bryan Cranston, Network


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2014 - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance

Bryan Cranston, All the Way


winner
Tony Awards - 2014 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play

Bryan Cranston, All the Way

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NETWORK Comes to PCS Theater

PCS Theater has announced the regional premiere of Network, adapted for the stage by Lee Hall from the Academy Award-winning screenplay by Paddy Chayefsky.
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The Santa Fe International Film Festival will honor Bryan Cranston with its Lifetime Achievement Award, recognizing his contributions to film and television.
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The 79th Annual Theatre World Awards Ceremony will take place on Monday evening, June 2, 2025 beginning at 7:00PM. The awards are the oldest awards given for Outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway Debut Performances.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Bryan Cranston been in?

Bryan Cranston has appeared on Broadway in 2 shows.

How many West End shows has Bryan Cranston been in?

Bryan Cranston has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Bryan Cranston's first West End show?

Bryan Cranston's first West End show was Network which opened in 2017

What awards has Bryan Cranston been nominated for?

Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Network, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Network, Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Network, Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Network, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All the Way, Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Way, Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for All the Way and Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for All the Way.

What awards has Bryan Cranston won?

Bryan Cranston has won the following awards: - Distinguished Performance Award (Drama League Awards) for Network - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Network - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for Network - Best Actor (Olivier Awards) for Network - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Drama Desk Awards) for All the Way - Outstanding Actor in a Play (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for All the Way - Outstanding Broadway or Off-Broadway Debut Performance (Theatre World Awards) for All the Way - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Tony Awards) for All the Way.

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