‘Breaking Bad’ Cast: Where Are The Actors And How Do They Look Now?

The cast of 'Breaking Bad' has been busy since the show ended

‘Breaking Bad‘ was born out of a joke. Creator Vince Gilligan’s friend joked about them traveling in an RV and living off as meth cooks. The premise stick with Gilligan, who went on to create the best television series of all time, which changed how antihero stories are told. Despite its slow start and despicable characters, the show found its demographic.

Thanks to its nuanced writing and complex characters, the audience responded and resonated with an ordinary man turning to a life of crime. Apart from Water White and Jesse Pinkman, the writers created a fascinating ensemble cast. The show ended years ago, but the cast remains close to our hearts.

Cast Of Crime Drama Series ‘Breaking Bad’

1. Bryan Cranston

After winning four Emmys for playing Walter White in ‘Breaking Bad,’ Bryan Cranston appeared in ‘Better Call Saul’ and in the ‘El Camino‘ movie. He also co-created and starred in the crime drama series ‘Sneaky Pete.’ He also starred as Judge Michael Desiato in ‘Your Honor.’ The ‘Breaking Bad’ star was nominated for Best Actor Oscar for playing Dalton Trumbo in ‘Trumbo.’

2. Aaron Paul

Walter White’s protege, Jesse Pinkman, has had a successful career after ‘Breaking Bad.’ Paul appeared in the movies ‘Need for Speed’ and ‘Exodus: Gods and Kings.’ He was also a cast member on the Netflix series ‘BoJack Horseman,’ voicing Todd Chavez. He also starred in ‘The Path’ and ‘Westworld’ in a recurring role.

3. Anna Gunn

The ‘Breaking Bad’ actress has kept himself busy with a string of roles. She’s appeared in ‘Law & Order,’ ‘Lie to Me,’ ‘The Mindy Project,’ Portlandia,’ and ‘Robot Chicken.’ She also appeared in the 2016 financial drama movie ‘Equity’ and the biographical drama ‘Sully.’

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4. Dean Norris

Hank Schrader from ‘Breaking Bad’ has branched out from acting. After ‘Breaking Bad’ ended, he appeared in a few episodes of ‘Better Call Saul’ series. Dean Norris was recently seen in ‘Superstore’ and ‘United States of Al.’ In 2022, he and his wife purchased The Swing Inn Cafe for $6 million.

5. Betsy Brandt

After ‘Breaking Bad,’ Betsy Brandt guest starred in several television series like ‘Masters Of Sex,’ Love, Simon,’ and most recently ‘Better Call Saul’ and ‘Saint X.’ She also appeared in the 2022 movie ‘Run Sweetheart Run.’

6. RJ Mitte

Since his days on ‘Breaking Bad,’ Mitte went on to model for a spring 2014 Gap ad campaign. He walked the ramp for Vivienne Westwood in June 2015. In 2021, he starred and executive produced ‘Triumph,’ and continues to be the celebrity ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy.

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