Bryan Cranston (Hal) a Top Physical Comedian

<strong>5. Bryan Cranston -</strong> Who is Bryan Cranston? He’s known as the dad (Hal) from <em>Malcolm in the Middle</em>, but astute viewers might also remember him as the “dentist who converted to Judaism just for the jokes” on <em>Seinfeld</em> (”Whatley!”). I realize it’s odd to see Cranston up here near the top of the list, but while doing research (read: <strong>watching 6 seasons of <em>Malcolm</em> back-to-back) it goes without saying the Cranston is sitcom television’s most talented and relentless physical comedian of the past 10 years</strong>. Granted, the entire television <strong>family of Malcolm does an amazing job of beating each other up</strong> (and other random characters) but Cranston shines as the most physical of the group. Most notable are his <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=7SgEbrJmIUY" target="_blank" title="Click to see Hal skate">roller skating scenes</a> (in which he reportedly did most of the “stunts” himself), his work in a <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=pv56hhN0LSE" target="_blank" title="Click to see Hal dance">Dance, Dance Revolution</a> contest and his new hobby of <a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=vXDj152WhP8" target="_blank" title="Click to see Hal walk">race walking</a> (note the fabulous costumes in each clip). Cranston is an all-around physical comedian on the show, giving a performance that completely defines “hapless boob.” From flustered screaming to girly whining, <strong>Bryan Cranston currently holds the torch for best television physical comedian of the 21st century</strong>. Since his show has been off the air for a year now, let’s hope <em>Scrubs</em>‘ Zach Braff (16) kicks it up a notch and decides to join a circus.

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yardgames said:

How many other people made the list?

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