A versatile and prolific actor for over three decades, Bryan Cranston’s authoritative voice and presence made him a perfect fit for policemen, doctors and the occasional villain in numerous series and the occasional feature. A recurring turn as an eccentric dentist on “Seinfeld” (NBC, 1989-1998) and a meddling neighbor on “The King of Queens” (CBS, 1998-2007) signaled that he possessed formidable comic skills, which received a superb showcase in his Emmy-nominated performance as Hal, the manic head of the family in “Malcolm in the Middle” (Fox, 2000-06). Following that program’s conclusion, he
