20 Actors who broke the myth of typecasting

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The 77th Annual Tony Awards - Press Room - Source: Getty
The 77th Annual Tony Awards - Press Room - Source: Getty

13) Bryan Cranston

38th American Cinematheque Awards - Source: Getty
38th American Cinematheque Awards - Source: Getty

Bryan Cranston started his career with comedy roles in television series like – Baywatch, Seinfeld, Malcolm in the Middle, and others. He was widely appreciated for his comic timing and was often offered roles in comedy series like these. But he broke all the myths and notions related to typecasting with his incredible transformation for the role of Walter White in the prime-time Emmy-winning series – Breaking Bad. He continued his career in dark action roles with films like – Argo, Drive, The Infiltrator, and even Godzilla. This was not it for Cranston. He then moved on to Broadway and with his role in the play – All the Way and Network, winning a Tony Award for each. This shows his versatility and talent as an actor.

Edited by Priscillah Mueni
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