From Business Insider · Kimanzi Constable · · 3m
Bryan Cranston: a day split between acting, mezcal and New York
The Breaking Bad star and Dos Hombres cofounder shares how he divides his time between coasts, from morning coffee to evening reading.
In brief
The Breaking Bad star and Dos Hombres cofounder shares how he divides his time between coasts, from morning coffee to evening reading. Bryan Cranston describes his daily routine as an actor and Dos Hombres cofounder, splitting time between New York and Los Angeles with structured mornings, afternoon naps, and active…
From police science to acting
Bryan Cranston was born in Los Angeles to actor parents. In college he studied police science, thinking it more stable, but took an elective acting class and fell in love with performing instead.
Two decades to Breaking Bad
Cranston spent twenty years in commercials, dubbing, and soap operas. Playing Tim Whatley on Seinfeld led to other roles, including Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad.
A mezcal company with Aaron Paul
Three years after Breaking Bad ended, Cranston and costar Aaron Paul bumped into each other in New York.
The mezcal idea
Paul suggested starting a mezcal company.Cranston said it was a terrible idea and they knew nothing about mezcal.
“What if we started a business together?”
Dos Hombres launches
Cranston and Paul went to Oaxaca, Mexico, to find something they both loved. Dos Hombres has now been on the market for seven years and has expanded to tequila.
Splitting time between coasts
Cranston and his wife Robin spend spring and fall in New York and summer and winter in Los Angeles. He describes a typical day across both locations.
Morning coffee and routine
Cranston wakes between six thirty and seven in the morning and needs eight solid hours of sleep every night.
“I feel like a barista, so if my career goes sideways, I can get a job at Starbucks.”
Morning workouts and breakfast
After coffee, Cranston walks his dog at least a mile and then works out.He sometimes fasts until afternoon or has cottage cheese, blueberries, and nuts.
News and current affairs
In the morning, Cranston usually listens to NPR and reads The New York Times. He does not watch network news anymore because he finds it too much for his psyche.
Work and the CADS
Cranston no longer has offices at studios.He is transitioning away from developing projects into TV shows or feature films.
Afternoon nap and second walk
Since getting COVID-nineteen, Cranston has added a daily afternoon nap to his schedule, anywhere from twenty to forty minutes.
Research and character work
Cranston gets offers every other day and spends time reading scripts.When researching characters, he pulls up material that fits his research.
Charity work and ArtPrize
Cranston does a lot of charity events and helps write or deliver speeches for friends receiving awards.He was recently in Grand Rapids for ArtPrize, where Dos Hombres was a sponsor.
Dinner and social life
In New York, Cranston and Robin dine out at least five times a week at places like Gallagher's, a New York classic known for steaks and cocktails.
Evening and bedtime
After dinner, Cranston and Robin take their dog for another walk, digest their food, and talk.They watch movies, documentaries, series, read, listen to music, or play cards.
The headline
Bryan Cranston describes his daily routine as an actor and Dos Hombres cofounder, splitting time between New York and Los Angeles with structured mornings, afternoon naps, and active social lives.
