Claim: Bryan Cranston's character in Breaking Bad also went by his criminal alias Heisenberg.
Evidence: He is best known for portraying Walter White on the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad , Hal on the Fox comedy series Malcolm in the Middle , and Dr. Tim Whatley in five episodes of the NBC comedy series Seinfeld.
Walter Hartwell White Sr. , also known by his clandestine alias Heisenberg , is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Breaking Bad.
He is portrayed by Bryan Cranston.