Acting
Taylor Dearden
Taylor Dearden Cranston, born on February 12, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, is a talented American actress known for her compelling performances in both television and film. A daughter of acclaimed actors Bryan Cranston and Robin Gale Dearden, Taylor cultivated her passion for the arts early on and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater from the University of Southern California in 2015.
Dearden made her acting debut in 2010 with a guest appearance in the iconic series Breaking Bad, featuring in the episode titled "No Más." Her career flourished as she took on diverse roles in various short films from 2011 to 2016. Notably, she starred as McKenzie in the web series 101 Ways to Get Rejected, which aired from 2013 to 2014 and was created by fellow USC peer Susie Yankou.
Her breakout role came in 2016 when she portrayed Ophelia Mayer in the MTV series Sweet/Vicious, a show that received critical acclaim for addressing campus sexual assault issues. Despite its positive reception and Dearden's standout performance, the series was unfortunately canceled after just one season. In 2017, she showcased her versatility in the film The Last Champion alongside Cole Hauser.
Continuing her ascent in the entertainment industry, Dearden played Chloe Lyman in the second season of Netflix's mockumentary American Vandal in 2018, where she collaborated with a talented ensemble cast, further establishing her presence in Hollywood.
