Breaking Bad - Season 1 Cast
The following is every single credited cast member in season 1 of AMC's Breaking Bad.
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Bryan Lee Cranston was born on March 7, 1956 in Hollywood, California, to Audrey Peggy Sell, a radio actress, and Joe Cranston, an actor and former amateur boxer. His maternal grandparents were German, and his father was of Irish, German, and Austrian-Jewish ancestry. He was raised in the Canoga Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, and also stayed with his grandparents, living on their poultry farm in Yucaipa. Cranston's father walked out on the family when Cranston was eleven, and they did not see each other again until 11 years later, when Cranston and his brother decide to track down their father.
Cranston is known for his roles as Walter White on the AMC crime drama Breaking Bad (2008), Hal on the Fox situation comedy Malcolm in the Middle (2000), and Dr. Tim Whatley on five episodes of the NBC situation comedy Seinfeld (1989). For his role on "Breaking Bad", he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series four times (2008-2010, 2014), including three consecutive wins. After becoming one of the producers during the series' fourth and fifth seasons, he also won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series twice.
In June 2014, Cranston won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play for his portrayal of Lyndon B. Johnson in the play "All the Way" on Broadway. He reprised the role of Lyndon Johnson in the television adaptation All the Way (2016), which earned him widespread praise by critics. For the biographical drama Trumbo (2015), he earned widespread acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. Cranston also appeared in several acclaimed films, such as Saving Private Ryan (1998), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Drive (2011), Argo (2012) and Godzilla (2014). In 2019, he starred with Kevin Hart in the box office hit The Upside (2017).Portrays: Walter White
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (7/7 episodes)- Actress
- Soundtrack
An actress on both stage and screen, Anna Gunn has portrayed a vast array of complex and powerful characters throughout her career.
Anna grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico after her parents, Sharon (Peters) and Clemens Gunn, Jr., transplanted the family from Cleveland, Ohio to the Southwest in the late seventies. She discovered acting in a drama class at the Santa Fe Preparatory School and was fortunate to study with two formidable teachers from the Actor's Studio as a teenager. She continued her education and training at Northwestern University's renowned theatre department, winning a coveted scholarship award in her junior year. During her time at Northwestern, Anna went abroad for a semester to study with the British American Drama Academy and had the marvelous opportunity to perform in the school's final project at the famed Royal Court Theatre in London.
Anna has moved between television, film, and theatre with much ease. In 2004, Anna landed her breakout television role, playing Martha Bullock on HBO's seminal show, Deadwood (2004) and later received a SAG nomination for Best Ensemble Cast in 2006. Anna's association with Deadwood (2004) creator David Milch began early on when she first worked with him on his hit drama NYPD Blue (1993), giving a memorable performance as Kimmy, a junkie longing to escape New York to swim with the dolphins. Anna made such an indelible impression on Milch, that almost nine years later she became the template for the pivotal and complex character of Martha. Another major recurring role for Anna was on David E. Kelley's The Practice (1997), delivering a notable turn as ADA Jean Ward opposite Dylan McDermott and Lara Flynn Boyle. Her extensive television credits also include starring roles in several made for TV movies and major guest starring appearances on such shows as Six Feet Under (2001), ER (1994), Boston Legal (2004), Law & Order (1990) and Seinfeld (1989).
Highlights of Anna's feature film work include the dark comedy, Nobody's Baby (2001), in which she starred with Gary Oldman and Mary Steenburgen; the film premiered at the 2001 Sundance Film Festival. In 1998, she played opposite Jon Voight in Tony Scott's summer blockbuster, Enemy of the State (1998). Her first starring role was in 1995's independent thriller, Without Evidence (1995), along side Angelina Jolie. Anna was recently in Kevin Smith's Red State (2011). Her upcoming films include Little Red Wagon (2012) and Sassy Pants (2012), for which she received a nomination at the 2012 Milan Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress.
Anna is also a highly regarded and much sought after actress of the stage. In early 2009 she created the leading role of photojournalist Sarah Goodwin in Donald Margulies' world premiere production of Time Stands Still, directed by Daniel Sullivan at the Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. In 1999 she starred as Isabella in Measure for Measure at the Ahmanson Theatre helmed by the famed director Sir Peter Hall. In 1997, Anna was brought east to make her Broadway debut alongside Roger Rees in The Rehearsal at the Roundabout Theater. Before that she played on the LA circuit, including the 1995 American premiere of Hysteria directed by Phyllida Lloyd at the Mark Taper Forum. Before settling in Los Angeles, Anna built an impressive background performing on stage in Chicago. She received exceptional reviews in Uncommon Ground at the Northlight Theatre, and playing opposite Jeremy Piven in Keith Reddin's Peacekeeper at the American Blues Theatre. She even landed her first professional acting role, playing Lucy Lockit in the critically acclaimed production of The Beggar's Opera at the Court Theatre while still an undergraduate at Northwestern University. In late 2011, Anna immersed herself in the role of Marie Curie for Alan Alda's world premiere of Radiance: The Passion of Marie Curie, directed by Daniel Sullivan at the Geffen Playhouse and received rave reviews.
She starring as Skyler White on AMC's Emmy award-winning series Breaking Bad (2008); a role that garnered Anna a 2012 Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series Emmy Nomination until she won in 2013-2014, a 2012 Best Supporting Actress nomination by the Broadcast Television Journalist Association for a Critics' Choice Television Award, and a 2012 & 2013 Screen Actor's Guild Award for Best Ensemble Cast. The cast was also the recipient of the 2008 Peabody Award and won an AFI Award both in 2008 and 2011. The show was also nominated in 2013 by the Hollywood Foreign Press Golden Globe's as Best Television Drama until it won in 2014.Portrays: Skyler White
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (7/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
- Additional Crew
Aaron Paul was born Aaron Paul Sturtevant in Emmett, Idaho, to Darla (Haynes) and Robert Sturtevant, a retired Baptist minister. While growing up, Paul took part in church programs, and performed in plays.
He attended Centennial High School in Boise, Idaho. It was there, in eighth grade, that Aaron decided he wanted to become an actor. He joined the theatre department and became obsessed with the idea of acting for a living. After finishing school, Aaron moved to Los Angeles.
During the late '90's, he worked as an usher at the Universal Studios Movie Theatre in Hollywood. His television debut was in an episode of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990), which was followed by an appearance in another Aaron Spelling series, Melrose Place (1992).
On the big screen, Aaron played the estranged son of Jeff Bridges in K-PAX (2001), and Tom Cruise's brother-in-law in Mission: Impossible III (2006).
After appearing in several roles on American television, his breakthrough role came as "Jesse Pinkman" in the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008). The character was only supposed to last for one season, but series creator Vince Gilligan changed his mind, due to Aaron's chemistry with Bryan Cranston. He has won three Emmy Awards for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series" for this role (2010, 2012 and 2014).Portrays: Jesse Pinkman
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (7/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Dean Joseph Norris is an American actor. He is well known for playing DEA agent Hank Schrader on the AMC series Breaking Bad (2008-2013). He also portrayed town councilman James "Big Jim" Rennie on the CBS series Under the Dome (2013-2015) and played mob boss Clay "Uncle Daddy" Husser on the TNT series Claws. He reprises his role as Hank Schrader in the Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul (2020). Throughout his career, Norris has acted in nearly 50 movies and more than 100 different TV shows.
Norris has appeared in films such as Lethal Weapon 2 (1989), Hard to Kill (1990), Total Recall (1990), Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), The Firm (1993), Starship Troopers (1997), The Cell (2000), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Evan Almighty (2007), and Sons of Liberty (2015), and has more recently starred in films such as The Book of Henry (2017), Death Wish (2018), and Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark (2019).Portrays: Hank Schrader
Appeared in: "Pilot", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (6/7 episodes)- Actress
- Producer
- Soundtrack
Betsy Brandt was born on 14 March 1973 in Bay City, Michigan, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Breaking Bad (2008), Magic Mike (2012) and The Valet (2022). She has been married to Grady Olsen since 1996. They have two children.Portrays: Marie Schrader
Appeared in: "Pilot", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (6/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
In 2006 R.J. Mitte moved to Hollywood, California, with his family to support the foray of his sister, actress Lacianne Carriere, into print and commercial work. For fun, Mitte began training with Los Angeles talent manager Addison K. Witt in Sherman Oaks, Cal. And though many of the actors in the studio were working actors, Mitte was using acting as a means to build friendship with kids his own age while living in a new city. At the encouragement of Witt and talent agent Debra Manners of the Daniel Hoff Agency, Mitte began auditioning for commercials and TV shows like Grey's Anatomy (2005). Mitte tried his hand at background roles and became a regular student on the popular Disney show Hannah Montana (2006), later being romantically linked to the show's iconic star, Miley Cyrus.
Mitte was cast as Walt White Jr., a series regular, and character with cerebral palsy on AMC Network's Breaking Bad (2008). And though Mitte has a mild case of the same condition, he had to do what all actors do: research the character and even relearn many of the challenges he had endured as a child in order to convey a more pronounced version of CP. The Daily Advertiser, a Lafayette, La., newspaper learned of Mitte's work in Hollywood and featured him in an article, noting that R.J. was homegrown, and off to a great start in Hollywood.Portrays: Walter White, Jr.
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Gray Matter", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (7/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Max Arciniega is an American Actor. He attended Columbia College Chicago where he received his B.A in Theatre. Out of hundreds of actors he was selected for the ABC/SAG Diversity Showcase in Chicago, the CBS/SAG/Nosotros Latino Diversity Showcase in Los Angeles and the first annual CSA/Chicago showcase in Los Angeles. He is known for his recurring role as Krazy-8 on AMC's Emmy Award-Winning show, Breaking Bad. He has guest starred on hit shows including Fringe, Blue Bloods, Castle, The Unit, Lie to Me, and Private Practice. Max has professional stage credits including The Goodman Theater in Chicago, and The Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles.Portrays: Krazy-8
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River" (3/7 episodes)- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
- Stunts
- Actor
John got his start in the film business as a stunt man in 1990 on the film The Perfect Weapon. At the age of 9, he started studying boxing, kickboxing, gung fu, kali and escrima and eventually Bruce Lee's art of Jeet Kune Do under Dan Inosanto and Richard Bustillo at the original Filipino Kali Academy in Torrance, California. With over 100 film and television credits he is now one of the top Stunt Coordinators and Fight Coordinators in Hollywood. HYPEBEAST named John one of the top 5 Stunt Coordinators / Fight Coordinators for his work on the Sony AMC television show Preacher. He continues to set himself apart with the ability to fight choreograph, stunt coordinate and second unit direct entire action sequences.Portrays: Emilio Koyama
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag..." (2/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
- Writer
A veteran of New Mexico's steadily rising film industry, Steven studied Theatre at Eastern New Mexico University.
He portrayed DEA Agent Steven Gomez on the Emmy-winning television series Breaking Bad on AMC. Steven has also appeared in television series such as Wildfire, Crash, and In Plain Sight. Quezada has just finished starring in the thriller Light From The Darkroom and a featured role in the new George Lopez movie La Vida Robot. Steven also appears in Love Ranch alongside Joe Pesci and Helen Mirren, the hit comedy Beerfest alongside the comedy team from Broken Lizard, First Snow with Guy Pierce, and the short film Milagros, which received major acclaim at film festivals worldwide and earned Steven a nomination for Best Actor at the Tenerife International Film Festival in Spain. In 2013 he also received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series for his role in Breaking Bad.
In 2010, Steven partnered with executive producer Mark Padilla and Marco Nunez to host his own late-night talk show, The After After Party with Steven Michael Quezada.
In addition to his successful career as an actor, Steven is one of the most noted comedians out of the southwest, touring comedy clubs across the United States since 1987. He is a five-time recipient of the New Mexico Hispanic Entertainers Association Comedian of the Year Award, and he has been appeared on HBO, Showtime, the Latino comedy feature Que Locos, and was recently hand-selected to open for Saturday Night Live alumnus and movie actor Rob Schneider, and Anjelah Johnson. Steven also recently performed a hilarious bit of his stand-up routine on The Arsenio Hall Show.
Steven Michael Quezada is a life-long resident of New Mexico. He pursued his love for performing by studying Theatre Arts at Eastern New Mexico University, and through the years, has earned the distinction as one of the most charitable celebrities in New Mexico. Steven has raised money for organizations such as Youth Development Incorporated (YDI), the Boys and Girls Club of New Mexico and countless others. Steven has devoted time to Actors Core, Mi Voz, Elev8 and gang intervention programs sponsored by YDI. He has taught acting classes to local kids and through The After After Party, has provided on-the-job training for future filmmakers, including students from the Digital Arts and Technology Academy (DATA) in Albuquerque. He is an elected member of the Albuquerque Public Schools, which is one of the largest school districts in the nation. He is the Secretary of the Board. Steven is married to Cherise Quezada, has four children, and enjoys playing golf in his spare time.Portrays: Steven Gomez
Appeared in: "Pilot", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Cancer Man", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (4/7 episodes)- Marius Stan is an American actor, scientist and author. He was born in Romania and moved to United States to pursue a scientific career. In 2008 he discovered acting and played Bogdan, the car wash owner, in the TV series "Breaking Bad". In 2010 Marius moved to Chicago where he continues to pursue science and acting.Portrays: Bogdan Wolynetz
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Aaron Hill was born on 23 April 1983 in Santa Clara, California, USA. He is an actor, known for Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (2009), The Night Before (2015) and Get a Job (2016).Portrays: Jock
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Portrays: Dr. Belknap
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Actress
- Make-Up Department
- Producer
Carmen Serano was born on 18 August 1973 in Chula Vista, California, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Next Friday (2000), Deadly Impact (2010) and Roberta's Rules (2023). She has been married to Terry Gingles since 4 February 2023. She was previously married to Greg Serano.Portrays: Carmen Molina
Appeared in: "Pilot", "...and the Bag's in the River", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (4/7 episodes)- Editor
- Actor
- Camera and Electrical Department
Portrays: Chad
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes)- Art Department
- Set Decorator
- Actress
Roberta Marquez Seret is known for No Country for Old Men (2007), Terminator Salvation (2009) and Haywire (2011).Portrays: Chad's Girlfriend
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes)- Portrays: Irving
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Jason Byrd is known for Breaking Bad (2008) and Crash (2008).Portrays: Ben
Appeared in: "Pilot", "Cat's in the Bag...", "...and the Bag's in the River" (3/7 episodes) - Portrays: Sexy Neighbor
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Jesus Ramirez is known for Breaking Bad (2008).Portrays: Jock's Friend #1
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Joshua S. Patton is known for Breaking Bad (2008).Portrays: Jock's Friend #2
Appeared in: "Pilot" (1/7 episodes) - Transportation Department
- Actor
Portrays: Backhoe Operator
Appeared in: "Cat's in the Bag..." (1/7 episodes)- Actress
- Soundtrack
Jessica Hecht is an American actress and singer who played Gretchen Schwartz on Breaking Bad, Susan Bunch on Friends, and Carol on The Boys. She has also made numerous Broadway appearances. Hecht was born in Princeton, New Jersey. When she was three, she moved with her parents and sister to Bloomfield, Connecticut. After her parents divorced, her mother married psychiatrist Howard Iger, and they raised Jessica and her sister Elizabeth. Hecht attended Connecticut College for a year and a half before graduating from the New York University Tisch School of the Arts in 1987 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in drama.Portrays: Gretchen Schwartz
Appeared in: "...and the Bag's in the River", "Gray Matter" (2/7 episodes)- Portrays: Sales Girl
Appeared in: "...and the Bag's in the River" (1/7 episodes) - Julia Minesci is known for Breaking Bad (2008), Breaking Bad: Original Minisodes (2009) and Interrogation (2020).Portrays: Wendy
Appeared in: "...and the Bag's in the River" (1/7 episodes) - Born and raised in Juarez, Mexico. At 14 yrs old, immigrated to New Mexico with his family. Graduated from Belen High School in Belen, NM where participated in a community play for two years. Then moved to Albuquerque, NM and got an AAS Degree in Electronics Technology at CNM Community College. During the last year of college, thanks to his persistent in getting involve in the film industry and to a very good friend, started to do background jobs...Portrays: Meth Drug Dealer
Appeared in: "...and the Bag's in the River" (1/7 episodes) - Tess Harper attended Southwest Missouri State University, now known as Missouri State University, in Springfield, MO. During the late 1960s, she did "street" acting in the theme parks, Dogpatch, USA, in Jasper, AR, and Silver Dollar City in Branson, MO. She was discovered while doing theater work in Dallas, TX. After being turned down at an audition for a Chuck Norris movie, Harper was recruited to come do a reading for "Tender Mercies" with Robert Duvall, for which she was selected to play the supporting role, earning her a Golden Globe nomination for best supporting actress.Portrays: Diane Pinkman
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes) - Actor
- Producer
- Director
Michael Bofshever was born on 12 October 1950 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for A Dog's Purpose (2017), United 93 (2006) and Breaking Bad (2008). He has been married to Celia D. Lee since 23 November 1979. They have two children.Portrays: Adam Pinkman
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
- Writer
- Director
Kyle Bornheimer was born on 10 September 1975 in Mishawaka, Indiana, USA. He is an actor and writer, known for Bachelorette (2012), She's Out of My League (2010) and Marriage Story (2019).Portrays: Ken
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes)- Benjamin Petry was born on 28 August 1995 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. He is an actor, known for 3:10 to Yuma (2007), The Lost Room (2006) and The Spirit (2008).Portrays: Jake Pinkman
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes) - David House was born on 15 December 1958 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for The Host (2013), Paul (2011) and The Last Stand (2013). He died on 27 November 2016 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.Portrays: Dr. Delcavoli
Appeared in: "Cancer Man", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (2/7 episodes) - Jon Kristian Moore is known for Transcendence (2014), Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) and Let Me In (2010).Portrays: DEA Agent
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes) - Actress
- Writer
- Art Department
Tish Rayburn-Miller is known for Beer for My Horses (2008), Portales and Breaking Bad (2008). She has been married to Mike Miller since 12 September 1982. They have five children.Portrays: Bank Teller
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
- Producer
- Cinematographer
Born February 27, 1971 in Washington, DC and raised in Hawaii, Charles has lived a life most people write books about. The son of an army colonel, whose father was written up in the Los Angeles Times in 1994 by Robin Wright, Charles traveled the world by the time he was 17. He's lived in England, Israel, and all over the US. He went to high school for a short time in Fort Worth (Southwest) then to London Central (High Wycombe, England). Charles had a vocal scholarship at Tarrant County Junior College and then attended the University of Texas at Arlington. Originally a music major, Charles took up theatre as a means to improve his singing career. Shortly thereafter, the acting bug took over. Charles began his professional career on stage, working at some of the best theatres in Dallas/Fort Worth - Circle Theatre, Stage West, and The Hip Pocket Theatre - where he met and performed with his soon-to-be wife, Rachel.Portrays: Skinny Pete
Appeared in: "Cancer Man", "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (2/7 episodes)- Portrays: Combo
Appeared in: "Cancer Man" (1/7 episodes) - Adam Godley is a British-American film, television and theatre actor. He has been nominated for numerous SAG, Tony and Olivier Awards. He began his professional acting career in the UK at the age of 9. He is best known for his roles in Breaking Bad, Suits, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and most recently as Archie in The Great. Also, The Lehman Trilogy on Broadway and in The West End. He lives in the USA with his partner the writer Jon Hartmere.Portrays: Elliott Schwartz
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Actor
- Director
- Producer
Matt Jones was born on 1 November 1981 in Sacramento, California, USA. He is an actor and director, known for Bob Hearts Abishola (2019), Mom (2013) and El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie (2019). He has been married to Kristen Hager since 21 December 2020. They have one child. He was previously married to Kelly Daly.Portrays: Badger
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes)- William is an award-winning actor best known for Hell or High Water, Crazy Heart and Breaking Bad. Born and raised in New Mexico, he started acting at 8 years of age in a local library production of a play about Mozart. He was originally cast as Mozart's father, but at first rehearsal the director realized he was shorter than the boy playing Mozart, so the roles were switched and William was now the lead! He's been hooked on acting ever since. He attended the University of New Mexico on a theatre scholarship and later studied film acting in Los Angeles, mainly with Charles Conrad who was one of Sanford Meisner's primary teaching assistants. He's enjoyed acting alongside 7 Oscar winners and 7 Emmy winners along with many of the top creators of film, television and theatre in New Mexico. Also a successful stage actor, he's appeared in over 45 productions in his home state.Portrays: Manager
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Portrays: Farley
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Casting Department
- Casting Director
- Actress
Kiira Arai is known as the Casting Director for Netflix's Chambers (2018), Netflix's Messiah (2018), Disney's Stargirl (2018), The Goldfinch (2019), Arizona (2018), Fast Color (2018), Better Call Saul (2015-18), The Brave (2017), The Night Shift (2014-2017), Longmire (2012-2017), Graves (2016-2017), Breaking Bad (2008-2013), 2 Guns (2013), A Million Ways to Die in the West (2014), and In Plain Sight (2008-2012) among many other films and television.
Kiira Arai was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series in 2014 for Breaking Bad (2008). In 2015, Kiira won the Casting Society of America's Artios Award for Outstanding Achievements in Casting - Television Series - Drama - for Breaking Bad (2008) and in 2016 was nominated for CSA's Artios Award for Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Television Pilot - Drama - Better Call Saul (2015).Portrays: Server
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
- Writer
Bill Allen was born in Wichita, Kansas, November 7, 1962. He moved to Dallas, Texas at the age of four. Having made his acting debut in a junior high school production of Ray Bradbury's "Dandelion Wine", he attended various acting workshops at Richardson High School. After graduation, he began to seriously pursue his chosen career under the tutelage of Bryan O'Byrne, his mentor and acting coach. He won a starring role in a movie called "And They're Off", about horse-racing. Unfortunately, the movie was never released. Bill was signed by Director Robert Altman for a part in the movie "Streamers" with Matthew Modine, playing "Lieutenant Townsend". Arriving in Los Angeles in 1983, he bussed tables in a sandwich shop, and managed to land some television parts in "Hill Street Blues" (where Hal Needham first saw him), "Hotel", "Family Ties" and "Amazing Stories". Although not a professional BMX rider, he was good enough in "Rad" to fool nearly anyone familiar with the sport.Portrays: Scientist
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
- Director
- Producer
Loren Haynes is known for Hearts of Desire (2007), In the Valley of Elah (2007) and Breaking Bad (2008).Portrays: Music Producer
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes)- Kyle Swimmer is known for Breaking Bad (2008).Portrays: Louis
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Robert Arrington is known for Breaking Bad (2008).Portrays: Soren
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Actor
- Producer
- Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Fred is a born entertainer, but did not discover acting until his senior year in High School. After studying theater in college at Missouri Southern State University, he eventually earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, got married and shortly after 9/11 joined the US Air Force. It wasn't until 2006, while stationed at Holloman AFB in New Mexico that he was pulled back into acting, this time in front of a camera working for Michael Bay on "Transformers" (his first acting on film). Shortly after that, Fred deployed to Afghanistan working for 10th Mountain under a joint arrangement. After returning he separated from the service and relocated to Texas. He is the only actor to have been killed by both the Decepticons and Cobra on the big screen. He has worked in film as a producer, director and assistant director in addition to being an actor. He and his wife, Andrea (a writer and artist) have two children and presently reside in Texas.Portrays: Off Duty Cop
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes)- Portrays: Medical Technician
Appeared in: "Gray Matter" (1/7 episodes) - Actor
- Sound Department
- Soundtrack
Raymond Cruz is perhaps best-known for his portrayal of the frighteningly lethal Tuco Salamanca in AMC's critically acclaimed show Breaking Bad (2008), a character he later reprised for the first two episodes of the spin-off Better Call Saul (2015). The role garnered him a Best Performance in a Television Series nomination from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films. Cruz recently wrapped his sixth and final season of TNT's Major Crimes (2012) as Julio Sanchez, a detective within the Los Angeles Police Department's Major Crimes Division, a role which originated on TNT's The Closer (2005) and which offered Cruz a nomination of Best Supporting Actor from the Imagen Foundation Awards. Other TV work includes Cleveland Abduction (2015), the TV movie in which he starred as kidnapper Ariel Castro, a role he felt personally connected to having known the victims of his crime personally. Other TV work includes CSI: Miami (2002), Lauren (2012), White Collar (2009), and Los Americans (2011), among others. Cruz has appeared in numerous films, including the highly touted Collateral Damage (2002), Training Day (2001), and Alien: Resurrection (2000).Portrays: Tuco Salamanca
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (2/7 episodes)- Art Department
- Actor
- Producer
Pierre Barrera (Klamath/Lakota) is a Native American filmmaker and actor who was born and raised on the Rosebud Indian Reservation and now lives in the state of New Mexico. Pierre has directed six short films including The Burden Carriers and Whiskey Flats and has acted in many others such as In the Valley of Elah and Swing Vote. Pierre attended the Institute of American Indian Arts Film and Television Workshop in 2004. He received the 2005 ABC/Disney grant scholarship for writing "The Mystic". Pierre was the National Geographic "All Roads" Director's Mentor for the New Mexico Governor's Cup Film Benito's Gift. Film has always been a passion for Pierre and he wishes to make movies as long as he can.Portrays: Hugo Archilleya
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
- Stunts
- Producer
Cesar Garcia is an actor known for Breaking Bad, Fast & Furious 4, Cesar grew up in East Los Angeles, California in a predominantly Mexican American community. He was raised by his mother Mona, a single mom. Growing up in the "Hood" was tough. Cesar had to learn to fight at a very young age and was 5 years old when he first witnessed someone die. As a child, he was very poor and didn't have many resources. Not having or even knowing his biological father led him to look up to local gang members as role models. The desire to belong and lack of direction led him to hanging out with people who were up to 10 years older than him and he started getting into trouble. He was arrested before he hit puberty and joined the neighborhood gang soon after. That decision landed him into many correctional facilities, drug/alcohol abuse and countless visits to the trauma center. Living "La Vida Loca" took up his entire juvenile life. As a result, he never got a chance to experience high school or graduate. As an adult, he was still living "The Life" but often found him self looking for something new. "The Life" was starting to wear thin. There was nothing left to do but die in the street or spend the rest of his life in a jail cell like most of his closest friends, including his younger brother Roy who died at the age of 19.
As for his acting pursuits, he just "Fell into it" by accident. Although acting had never crossed his mind, he decided to give it a shot and has been at it for 8 years now. Cesar now uses his accomplishments as a tool to inspire inner city kids by visiting schools, juvenile facilities and drug/gang intervention programs. He also plans on building his own production and looks forward to telling his own story on the big screen.
Cesar has starred in television shows such as "Breaking Bad, Criminal Minds, Weeds, Strong Medicine, Warren the Ape, Chuck, Eagle Heart, The Shield and Hollywood Heights" And movies such as "Fast And Furious 4, Harsh Times and Drive" also many independent films like "Down For Life" amongst many others. Cesar also co-wrote and produced a short film "Chuco" and is now writing and developing other projects.Portrays: No-Doze
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (2/7 episodes)- Actor
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Portrays: Gonzo
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'", "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (2/7 episodes)- Actress
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Vivian is a third generation actor whose first professional acting job was understudying Mary Steenburgen and Ann Dowd in George Bernard Shaw's Candida at Roundabout Theater. She has gone on to appear in the hit TV shows Breaking Bad, Longmire, The Night Shift, Manhattan, Law & Order: SVU, and The Messengers. Her original short film Leverage was an official selection of Taos Shortz and NMWIF Film Fiesta garnering her an award for Best Performance. She has performed her original solo play The Bark & The Tree at Off-Broadway's prestigious United Solo Festival where she won two awards for her work on Theatre Row in NYC and the Los Angeles Women's Theater Festival. She holds an MFA in Acting and has continued her studies with luminaries such as Anna Deavere Smith and Alan Arkin. Vivian tours nationally with Si Kahn's Mother Jones In Heaven ~ a musical one-woman show about the legendary labor organizer Mary Harris "Mother" Jones. Public Radio Fan? You may recognize her voice as the co-host of the nationally syndicated public radio program Art of the Song Creativity Radio with her husband John Dillon.Portrays: Mrs. Pope
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (1/7 episodes)- Portrays: Office Manager
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Seri DeYoung is an LA-based actress and director, currently appearing in recurring roles on Freeform's Good Trouble and the CBS crime drama S.W.A.T. with numerous other film and TV credits to her name. On screen, she's equal parts fun, feisty and fierce. She can carry a scene as a lead or provide just the right amount of color in a supporting role.
Seri directs films that cover everything from coming-of-age to dealing with complex family relationships and overcoming discrimination. Inspired by her mission to lead with empathy, her ambitious work has been selected for screenings at festivals in the US and abroad. Her culturally relevant film In Touch won Best Screenplay at the Hollywood Short Film Festival, while her poignant family drama Still Life won Best Short and Audience Award at the Sunset Film Festival and Women's Independent Film Festival- helping to earn distribution with ShortsTV.
Seri's latest completed project is the short film Throw Like a Girl, inspired by the true story of Jackie Mitchell, the 17-year-old girl who struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Exploring themes of overcoming against all odds and the power that role models can have in shaping strong women inspired her to tackle this project with her whole heart. This grounded yet magical film has already screened at several prestigious film festivals, including Dances With Films and Austin Revolutions, and has picked up a Best Cinematography Award at the Culver City Film Festival.
Seri is currently at work on the Tender Points, a feature-length documentary that follows the journey of a young woman with Fibromyalgia. Making the leap from narrative to non-scripted with Tender Points has challenged Seri's notions of what it means to be a storyteller. Having the responsibility to capture and share the struggles of this terrible and misunderstood disease in a way that will resonate with everyone - not just those who suffer with it - has strengthened her abilities as a filmmaker.Portrays: Student
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Dennis Keiffer is a former K.I.C.K. Super Middleweight Kickboxing Champion. He took his skills to Television and Cinema as an actor and stuntman. Early in his career he worked on fight movies such as "Bloodfist", "Shootfighter", and "Die Trying". In the past 15 years Dennis has been a stunt actor on shows such as "CSI", "House", Sons of Anarchy" and "True Blood" with theatrical releases such as "Death Sentence", "Indiana Jones", "The Green Hornet" and "Spiderman".Portrays: Lookout
Appeared in: "Crazy Handful of Nothin'" (1/7 episodes)- Beth Bailey is known for Breaking Bad (2008), Manhattan (2014) and Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018).Portrays: Jodi Nichols
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes) - Actor
- Producer
Portrays: Police Officer
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Mike Miller was born in Phillips, Texas, USA. Mike is an actor and producer, known for How to Blow Up a Pipeline (2022), The Short History of the Long Road (2019) and Vengeance (2022). Mike has been married to Tish Rayburn-Miller since 12 September 1982. They have five children.Portrays: Jewelry Store Owner
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Portrays: Concerned Parent
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes) - Actress
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Portrays: Concerned Parent
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Dave Colon was born on 5 April 1955 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Chambers (2019), Longmire (2012) and The Night Shift (2014).Portrays: Concerned Parent
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actress
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Portrays: Yuppie Woman
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Matt Page was born in Turner, Maine. He is an Actor, Writer and Producer best known for creating the martial arts comedy web series "Enter The Dojo" and starring as Master Ken. His videos have received over 70 million views on YouTube and he has performed the Master Ken LIVE! comedy show all over the U.S., Canada, Scotland, England, Wales, Germany and Australia. He has also appeared in feature films including "Sicario", "Shotcaller", "Maze Runner 2: Scorch Trials" and "Whiskey Tango Foxtrot". His television appearances include roles in the Netflix series "Messiah" and "Chambers as well as NBC's "Night Shift" and AMC's "Breaking Bad".Portrays: Billy
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Portrays: Prospective Buyer
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)- Actor
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Charles Dowdy III was born June 14, 1969 at FT. Hood, Texas, to Betty Jo Dowdy, and Charles a Dowdy Jr Army retired. His parents divorced so he was raised by his mother aided by her parents Clarence E Bracken Retired Air force and Bobbie Bracken homemaker in Albuquerque New Mexico. During his grandfather's time in service he was also a boxer whom got to spar with Joe Louis. Charles grew up listening to music, dancing and always found himself in front of the family camera. His grandfather's juke box provided hours of listening to classics and he was also inspired to entertain by his aunt Sandra Isaminger an incredible vocalist and stage performer.
Charles made his acting debut in "Special Olympics" in 1978 as Tanana starring Charles Durning. Acting has always been his passion even from a young age however, his single mother was not so excited. Charles stayed active in drama throughout school. After graduation from high school Charles served in the United States Army and was involved in Desert Storm. Charles continued while in service to perform in talent shows when opportunities arose. After military service, he found his way back to set via "The longest yard" 2005. Since then he has appeared in over 12 films, and television productions. During his 12-year acting career, Charles has worked with Joe Pantoliano, Gerard Butler, Martin Sheen, Brian Cranston, and many more. Movie fans will recognize Charles from "Deadly Impact" and "Beer for My Horses" and "Crossed Lines". On television, you may have seen him in the Emmy award winning series "Breaking Bad" as Mr. Wilson, "In Plain sight", and Longmire. When this veteran isn't working on his craft or on set he enjoys spending time with his family and friends living and loving life.Portrays: Mr. Wilson
Appeared in: "A No-Rough-Stuff-Type Deal" (1/7 episodes)