5 Seriously Great Movie Performances By TV Actors

2. Bryan Cranston - Drive (2011)

Bryan Cranston Drive Despite his unquenchable appetite for accepting pretty much any film role offered to him, Bryan Cranston is still one of TV€™s biggest stars. With Breaking Bad now officially wrapped up, his history with shows like Seinfeld, King of Queens and - of course - Malcolm in the Middle prove that this brilliant actor has pretty much seen it all when it comes to the small screen. While his turn as Walter White in Breaking Bad has brought Cranston the highest acclaim of his career, the majority of his roles have consisted of bumbling fools, marking the evil Heisenberg as something of a surprise for viewers who saw him acting tough with a bald head and goatee. In Drive, Cranston plays an innocent, good-natured car mechanic who€™s in over his head. It€™s this loveable side that makes the actor so endearing, and Shannon is far and away the most relatable character in the film because of it. While Albert Brooks may steal the show, there€™s no moment more gut-wrenching than when Shannon bites the bucket. You won't forget it.
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