5 Breaking Bad Actors You Might Have Seen in Seinfeld
Those are five good reasons for Breaking Bad fans to watch Seinfeld.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite Breaking Bad actors were before they took part in this iconic series? You may be surprised, but many of them are Seinfeld alumni.
Let’s remember some of the best Breaking Bad actors who also appeared in the iconic sitcom.
Anna Gunn
Before Anna became the hateable Skyler White in Breaking Bad, she dated Jerry on Seinfeld. But as it usually goes with Jerry's relationships, a slight hiccup (like George mistaking her for kissing Jerry's cousin when she was just watching a cop smooch a horse) ended the romance.
Anna's appearance on Seinfeld is an early hint at her acting skills that would later win her Emmys.
Bob Odenkirk
We all know Bob Odenkirk as the criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. But before Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, Bob played Elaine’s somewhat hopeless boyfriend, Ben.
Ever heard of a doctor who couldn’t pass his licensing exam? That's Ben. But a twist comes along when Elaine tries an "abstinence experiment," inspired by George's sexual abstinence journey. Sadly, Elaine’s brain takes a hit, while Ben’s got a boost.
Before his iconic roles in Malcolm in the Middle and Breaking Bad, Bryan showed off his comic chops as Tim Whatley on Seinfeld.
He was the zany dentist who had some quirky habits, like re-gifting and converting to Judaism for fun. Who knew the guy with such a funny bone would later become the fearsome Heisenberg?
Jessica Hecht
Before she was Ross's ex-wife's life partner, Susan, on Friends, Jessica was George's well-read girlfriend on Seinfeld. There was an awkward moment when she caught George eating an eclair out of the trash.
On Breaking Bad, she became Gretchen Schwartz, the billionaire with a past connection to Walter. Talk about range!
Larry Hankin
He's been everywhere, from being the kooky Mr. Heckles on Friends to almost being cast as Kramer on Seinfeld. However, he did appear as Tom Pepper, the actor playing Kramer on the show-within-a-show.
Breaking Bad fans would recognize him as Old Joe, the sly salvage yard owner. His brilliance shone through in both shows.
