5 Things You Don't Know About Bryan Cranston
He became a big star playing the childish-but-lovable father on Malcolm in the Middle and now brilliantly portrays a cancer-stricken high school chemistry teacher-turned-crystal meth producer. Here are five things you probably don't know about Bryan Cranston.
1. Was born into a show business family and made his acting debut at the age of eight in a United Way commercial.
2. Met his wife, actress Robin Dearden, on the set of the '80s TV series Airwolf -- he was playing the villain of the week and she portrayed his hostage held at gunpoint.
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3. Became an ordained minister in college to make extra cash and says he got $150 to perform weddings, including one ceremony aboard a plane, one dressed as Elvis and another conducted in a bunny suit.
4. Is an avid sports fan -- especially baseball -- and has also trained for and completed four marathons.
5. Produced an instructional DVD called KidSmartz to educate families...
1. Was born into a show business family and made his acting debut at the age of eight in a United Way commercial.
2. Met his wife, actress Robin Dearden, on the set of the '80s TV series Airwolf -- he was playing the villain of the week and she portrayed his hostage held at gunpoint.
Related: 11 Best Shows of 2011
3. Became an ordained minister in college to make extra cash and says he got $150 to perform weddings, including one ceremony aboard a plane, one dressed as Elvis and another conducted in a bunny suit.
4. Is an avid sports fan -- especially baseball -- and has also trained for and completed four marathons.
5. Produced an instructional DVD called KidSmartz to educate families...
- 6/18/2012
- TheInsider.com
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