Fictional Chemistry Teacher
Walter White
About
Walter White is the central character of Breaking Bad, portrayed masterfully by Bryan Cranston. A mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher diagnosed with terminal lung cancer, Walt transforms into the ruthless drug lord known as Heisenberg. His descent from sympathetic everyman to dangerous criminal mastermind is widely considered one of the greatest character arcs in television history.
Before Fame
Walter was a brilliant chemist who co-founded a company called Gray Matter Technologies. He left the company early, missing out on billions, and settled for a modest life as a high school teacher.
Trivia
- He was portrayed by Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad (2008-2013)
- His alter ego Heisenberg became a feared name in the drug world
- He produced methamphetamine with 99.1% purity
- Bryan Cranston won four Emmy Awards for the role
- His transformation is considered the greatest character arc in TV history
Family Life
He was married to Skyler White and had two children, Walter Jr. (Flynn) and Holly. His brother-in-law Hank Schrader was a DEA agent.
Associated With
Jesse Pinkman
Hank Schrader
Gustavo Fring
Skyler White
Saul Goodman