Taylor Dearden

Taylor Dearden

32 · Born: Feb 12, 1993

2017
2016
2008

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 12, 1993
Parents
  • Bryan Cranston
  • Robin Dearden
Relatives
  • Joe Cranston (Grandparent)
  • Kyle Edward Cranston (Aunt or Uncle)
  • Peggy Sell (Grandparent)

Biography

Taylor Dearden Cranston, an American actress of exceptional talent, entered the world on February 12, 1993, in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, where her love affair with the world of entertainment was already unfolding. As the offspring of two highly accomplished individuals, Bryan Cranston, a renowned actor of great repute, and Robin Gale Dearden, a talented actress with a wealth of experience, it was almost as if destiny had decreed that Taylor would follow in their illustrious footsteps, carrying on the family legacy with her own unique brand of artistic expression.

Taylor's remarkable odyssey in the realm of acting commenced with a guest appearance in the highly acclaimed and popular television series Breaking Bad, specifically in the year 2010. This pivotal moment in her burgeoning career was marked by her captivating portrayal of a youthful and innocent girl in the episode "No Más", which served as the catalyst for her subsequent foray into the world of acting.

From the year 2011 to 2016, Taylor immersed herself in a diverse array of short films, meticulously refining her acting abilities and accumulating a wealth of experience within the entertainment industry.

Taylor's involvement in the show, a creative endeavor spearheaded by the visionary Susie Yankou and brought to life by the skilled direction of Mike Effenberger, yielded a critical triumph, with the actress's performance garnering widespread acclaim from esteemed critics and enthusiastic audiences alike.

Taylor's acting career received a significant boost in 2016 with her landing of a pivotal role in the MTV television series Sweet/Vicious. In this show, she took on the character of Ophelia Mayer, a complex and multifaceted individual. The series, written and created by the talented Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, garnered widespread critical acclaim for its thought-provoking portrayal of campus sexual assault. Despite the show being unfortunately canceled after only one season, Taylor's outstanding performance received widespread praise from critics.

Taylor's impressive repertoire extends far beyond her captivating performances on television, as she has also made notable appearances on the big screen. One of her most memorable and prominent roles to date is her starring turn in the 2017 cinematic release, The Last Champion, where she shared the spotlight with esteemed actor Cole Hauser.

Taylor made a significant appearance in the second season of the Netflix mockumentary series American Vandal in the year 2018, bringing to life the character of Chloe Lyman alongside a talented ensemble cast that included Tyler Alvarez, Griffin Gluck, and Travis Tope, each contributing their own unique talents to the show's comedic and dramatic moments.

Career

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2025
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The Pitt as Dr. Melissa King
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2020
The Last Champion
The Last Champion as Joanna Miller
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2018
American Vandal
American Vandal as Chloe Lyman
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2017
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2016
Sweet/Vicious
Sweet/Vicious as Ophelia Mayer