Taylor Dearden is an American actress famous for her role as Ophelia in the MTV show, Sweet/Vicious. She has also featured on the Netflix mockumentary American Vandal. Besides acting, Dearden has worked in the script and continuity department. Of recent, she has ventured into directing and photography as well.
The USC graduate is the daughter of actors, Bryan Cranston, and Robin Dearden.
10 Unknown Facts About Taylor Dearden
1. The American Actress Comes from the Cranston Clan
Taylor Dearden Cranston was born in Los Angeles, California on February 12, 1993, to her parents, Bryan Cranston, and Robin Gale Dearden. She is the granddaughter of Joe Cranston and the niece of Kyle Edward Cranston.
Dearden studied theater at the USC School of Dramatic Arts and graduated in 2015.
2. She Comes from a Family of Actors
Apparently, the Breaking Bad actress is not the only actor in her family. Her grandfather, Joe Cranston was known for movies such as The Corpse Grinders and The Crawling Hand. Aside from acting, Taylor’s grandfather was an amateur boxer before he became an actor.
Her Parents, Bryan Cranston, and Robin Gale Dearden are both well-known actors also. Taylor’s father, Bryan Cranston is best known for his role as Walter White in the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad (2008-2013) and Hal in the Fox sitcom, Malcolm in the Middle (2000-2006).
Having spent over 44 years old as an actor, Bryan has earned awards such as six Primetime Emmy Awards, four Screen Actors Guild Awards, two Tony Awards, and a Golden Globe Award.
Taylor’s mother Robin Dearden has appeared in movies such as Magnum, P. I (1890), Breaking Bad (2008), and Chicanery(2017). Robin and Bryan first met while they were both filming the Airwolf(1984).
In addition to all of them, Taylor Dearden’s uncle Kyle Edward Cranston is also an actor. Besides Kyle, there are reports that claim her paternal grandmother, Peggy Sell was also an actress.
3. Taylor Dearden Cranston Started Acting in 2010
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Even before she graduated from the university, Taylor was already featured in short films. In 2010, she got a cameo role in an episode of Breaking Bad.
After that, she played the role of McKenzie in two seasons of the web series, 101 Ways to Get Rejected from 2013 to 2014. Then in 2016, she starred in the MTV TV show Sweet/Vicious as Ophelia Mayer. Despite the fact that the show was critically acclaimed, it was canceled after one season.
Her most recent works include The Last Champion (2020) and For All Mankind (2022).
Saving Private (1999) Red Handed (2012) The Fourth Wall (2013) The Cigarette (2015) Smash Face (2016) Heartthrob (2017)
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4. Taylor Dearden is also a Photographer
The 31-year-old actress has revealed on her Instagram handle that she is into photography as well. She has a page that she has dedicated to showcasing her works.
5. Is Taylor Dearden Married?
At the moment, Dearden is still single. However, she might be dating someone but has done a good job keeping it under wraps. Furthermore, there are sources that claim she might be dating one Dylan EmTee, whom she has often referred to as her best friend and “elf prince”
6. The Actress Allegedly Fainted While Watching a Screening of an episode of Breaking Bad
According to reports, the American actress fainted in her seat while she was watching a screening of the episode “Box cutter” in Breaking Bad. The screening was interrupted and the theater officials had to get a doctor from the audience to check her.
7. Her Father is a Collector of Baseball Memorabilia
As a student, Taylor’s father played baseball but he did not play professionally. To date, he is a collector of baseball memorabilia. Some of his collections include pennants, signed cards, and jerseys. Also, he is an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angeles Rams.
8. Her Parents Were Reportedly Seen Getting Intimate on a Train
Taylor Dearden’s parents have been married for almost 35 years now. During their 28th anniversary, the couple decided to travel to Europe on a train.
On their way, the travel agent on the train told them there would be a tunnel that would be completely dark for almost 50 minutes. Bryan and Robin decided to take advantage of the dark moment. While they were at it, they realized the travel agent had pranked them about the distance of the tunnel.
9. What is Taylor Dearden’s Net Worth?
Quite a number of sources puts Taylor’s net worth between $100,000 to $500,000. This might increase with time since she still progressing in her career.
Moreso, her earnings are only based on speculation due to the fact that the actress has not revealed it herself yet.
It is also obvious that she makes her income from other sources like photography and writing.
10. What is Taylor Dearden up to Now?
Judging from her Instagram page, Taylor has been working on a project since 2022. Although she has not revealed what she is up to, it is possible she is working on both movies and photography.
