The Evolution of Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston's Hollywood career goes back further than you know. For twenty years, he was a reliable character actor used for small roles in a variety of TV shows and movies. Cranston's generic good looks got him picked for guest spots, but it wasn't until the year 2000 that he landed a regular role on the sitcom Malcolm in the Middle, and even then he wasn't the star. However, he made the role his own and became a favorite of the show's fans. Malcolm in the Middle cemented Cranston as a talented comedic actor.

Then in 2008, we were all shocked that this sitcom dad was suddenly the star of Breaking Bad, playing Walter White, a drug manufacturer. Cranston pulled this off perfectly, and proved he's not just a character actor or a comedic actor, he is an actor. (via Digg)