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ABC's Secrets and Lies was his first role on episodic television.

Was a 3 year starter in football at Western Carolina University.

Won best actor in a short film at the 2015 Rahway International Film Festival for his work in 'A Letter To My Son.'.

Started acting in 2010 and booked his first role in a major production in 2012 when he was cast in Tyler Perry's 'The Single Moms Club.' His scene with Nia Long did not make the final cut of the film.

Has a Bachelors of Science in Sport Management from Western Carolina University. He aspired to be a sports agent in college.

Favorite TV show is 'The Wire.'.

Has been a member of the Actor's Group Studio in Winston Salem, NC since 2011 where he studies method acting under Burgess Jenkins.

'The 5th Quarter' starring Ryan Merriman, Andie Macdowell and Aidan Quinn was Cranston's first job in the film industry. He was hired as a featured extra. The film was shot on location in Winston Salem, NC in 2009.

Larry Moss's 'The Intent To Live' is Cranston's favorite acting book.

Cranston's first recurring role in an episodic television series came in 2016 when he was cast in the role of DeShawn on 'Atlanta.' The critically acclaimed series starring Donald Glover won a Golden Globe for best comedy in 2017. Cranston appeared in two episodes.