45 Breaking Bad Faces: Can You Name ’Em All? (1)

[D] Bryan Cranston | His transformation from mild-mannered chemistry teacher to criminal mastermind earned multiple Emmys; the bald head and porkpie hat became pop‑culture icons.

[D] Aaron Paul | Famous for his emphatic 'yo,' his character swings between loyalty and despair as he cooks up trouble and searches for redemption.

[B] Michael Mando | As a cartel lieutenant, his measured menace and exotic accent hint at a world of violence beneath a polished exterior.

[C] Bob Odenkirk | The sleazy yet lovable lawyer with a colorful wardrobe spins legal loopholes into comedy gold, showing ethics are negotiable.

[D] Dean Norris | Playing a can‑do DEA agent, his broad grin masks a fierce determination to catch bad guys and protect family.

[A] Giancarlo Esposito | He perfected the art of polite menace; his calm demeanor and meticulous chicken‑shop front belie a ruthless business mind.

[C] Jonathan Banks | A gravelly voice and stoic glare define this fixer whose soft spot for family clashes with his criminal code.

[B] Rhea Seehorn | She portrays a straight‑arrow lawyer whose inner rebel emerges as she navigates moral gray areas and heartstrings.

[D] Tony Dalton | Suave charm and a dangerous edge make his urbane manners a mask for chaotic impulses.

[A] Patrick Fabian | As a polished firm partner, he blends charisma with a controlling streak that makes him both mentor and foil.

[D] Michael McKean | He brings tragicomic depth to a brilliant attorney struggling with psychosomatic sensitivities and sibling rivalry.

[B] Jesse Plemons | A boy‑next‑door appearance masks chilling indifference; mundane conversations become subtle threats in his hands.

[A] Anna Gunn | Her portrayal of a wife torn between domestic life and criminal secrets evolves into a powerful figure in her own right.

[C] Betsy Brandt | Playing a kleptomaniac with a big heart, her suburban spunk adds levity amid the darkness.

[C] Matt Jones | With wild hair and a gravelly laugh, he's the goofy sidekick who always picks the worst possible moment to show up.

[A] Michael Shamus Wiles | His stern authority as an old‑school DEA chief underscores the generational gap within law enforcement.

[B] Steven Michael Quezada | This laid‑back partner’s persona hides a sharp investigative mind and some of the series’ best dry one‑liners.

[A] Raymond Cruz | He dialed up intimidation as a volatile cartel enforcer whose explosive temperament became meme‑worthy.

[C] Charles Baker | His lanky frame and monotone drawl make him the most aloof of the trio, offering deadpan humor.

[B] Lavell Crawford | As Huell Babineaux—Saul Goodman’s hulking bodyguard and nimble pickpocket—he delivers deadpan comedy and the infamous cash-pile scene, no cooking required.