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Bryan Cranston

PersonBorn Mar 7, 1956 (age 70)Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

American actor, director, and producer

Person Rank
May 24, 2026
#342
Most popular person
Buzz Score
May 24, 2026
7.7
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Bryan Cranston

Bryan Lee Cranston (born March 7, 1956) is an American actor, producer, and director. He gained fame for his roles as Walter White in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and Hal in the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2006). Cranston has received numerous awards including six Primetime Emmy Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe. His portrayal of Walter White earned him four Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe in 2014. Cranston also co-developed and occasionally appeared in the crime drama series Sneaky Pete (2015–2019). He is recognized as a versatile and accomplished actor.

Rank#342
Buzz Score7.7
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Birthday1956
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Daily update · May 24, 2026

Bryan Cranston ranks #342 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 7.7. Bryan Cranston peaked at #1,894 of all time (Mar 28 - Apr 26, 2026). Bryan Cranston ranks #357 over the past 365 days.

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Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on May 24, 2026

Overall popularity
#342
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
16.6
#1,894Overall rank
Mar 28 - Apr 26, 2026
1-Year Buzz Score
7.5
#357Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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Bryan Cranston Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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Bryan Cranston Top TV Shows
Bryan Cranston's shows ranked by Buzz Score
1
Breaking Bad
Breaking Bad
Walter White · 62 ep · 2008 – 2013
13.6
2
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 2 ep · 2009 – Present
10.2
3
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest · 5 ep · 2015 – 2026
8.4
4
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self · 1 ep · 2015 – 2026
8.4
5
Better Call Saul
Better Call Saul
Walter White · 2 ep · 2015 – 2022
8.3
6
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Cameo (uncredited) · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
6.2
7
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host · 1 ep · 1975 – Present
6.2
8
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Hal · 151 ep · 2000 – 2006
4.6
9
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Walter White (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.3
10
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Stradivarius Cain (voice) · 1 ep · 1989 – Present
4.3
11
Family Guy
Family Guy
Bryan Cranston · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
12
Family Guy
Family Guy
Bert / Arby's Executive (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
13
Family Guy
Family Guy
Dr. Jewish (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
14
Family Guy
Family Guy
Bert / Judge (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
15
Family Guy
Family Guy
Bert (voice) · 4 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
16
Family Guy
Family Guy
Hal (voice) · 1 ep · 1999 – Present
4.2
17
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Bryan Cranston · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
4.1
18
The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Self · 2 ep · 1996 – Present
4.1
19
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair
Hal · 4 ep · 2026
3.9
20
30 Rock
30 Rock
Ron · 1 ep · 2006 – 2013
3.8
21
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
3.7
22
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 – Present
3.7
23
The X-Files
The X-Files
Patrick Crump · 1 ep · 1993 – 2018
3.5
24
How I Met Your Mother
How I Met Your Mother
Hammond Druthers · 3 ep · 2005 – 2014
3.2
25
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Tim Whatley · 7 ep · 1989 – 1998
3.0
26
The Studio
The Studio
Griffin Mill · 3 ep · 2025 – Present
2.9
27
The Studio
The Studio
2025 – Present
2.9
28
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Dr. Templeton · 1 ep · 2000 – 2024
2.6
29
American Dad!
American Dad!
Mr. Winthrop (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.1
30
American Dad!
American Dad!
Bill Publisherman (voice) · 1 ep · 2005 – Present
2.1
31
The Colbert Report
The Colbert Report
Self (uncredited) · 1 ep · 2005 – 2014
1.6
32
Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Snizard · 1 ep · 1993 – 2023
1.4
33
Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Twin Man · 1 ep · 1993 – 2023
1.4
34
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Richard Sackler · 1 ep · 2014 – Present
1.2
35
Babylon 5
Babylon 5
Ericsson · 1 ep · 1994 – 1998
1.1
36
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Tim · 4 ep · 1998 – 2007
1.1
37
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self · 5 ep · 2003 – Present
1.1
38
Archer
Archer
Commander Tony Drake (voice) · 2 ep · 2009 – 2023
1.0
39
The Stand
The Stand
The President (voice) (uncredited) · 1 ep · 2020 – 2021
0.8
40
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Sabrina, the Teenage Witch
Witch Lawyer · 1 ep · 1996 – 2003
0.7
41
3rd Rock from the Sun
3rd Rock from the Sun
Neil Diamond impersonator · 1 ep · 1996 – 2001
0.7
42
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 2014 – Present
0.7
43
Your Honor
Your Honor
Michael Desiato · 20 ep · 2020 – 2023
0.6
44
Conan
Conan
Self · 2 ep · 2010 – 2021
0.5
45
The View
The View
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1997 – Present
0.5
46
The View
The View
Self · 2 ep · 1997 – Present
0.5
47
The Late Late Show with James Corden
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Self - Guest · 3 ep · 2015 – 2023
0.5
48
Sneaky Pete
Sneaky Pete
Vince · 10 ep · 2015 – 2019
0.5
49
Real Time with Bill Maher
Real Time with Bill Maher
Self · 2 ep · 2003 – Present
0.5
50
The Kelly Clarkson Show
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self · 1 ep · 2019 – 2026
0.4
51
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Self - Guest · 1 ep · 1988 – Present
0.3
52
The Graham Norton Show
The Graham Norton Show
Self · 5 ep · 2007 – Present
0.3
53
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams
Silas Herrick · 1 ep · 2017 – 2018
0.2
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