Anna Gunn
Biography
Anna Gunn is an American actress born on August 11, 1968, in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and studied acting at Northwestern University. Gunn began her career in theater and took on early television roles in Seinfeld, NYPD Blue, and Deadwood.
Gunn is best known for her portrayal of Skyler White in the AMC drama Breaking Bad (2008-2013). Her nuanced performance earned her two consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2013 and 2014. The role sparked significant cultural conversation about how audiences perceive female characters in television.
Outside of Breaking Bad, Gunn has appeared in the Fox series Gracepoint (2014), the British series Shetland, and films such as Equity (2016).
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Martha Bullock in Deadwood (2004-2006)
- Detective Ellie Miller in Gracepoint (2014)
- Naomi Bishop in Equity (2016)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 2x Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series (Breaking Bad, 2013-2014)
- 🏆 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Ensemble in a Drama Series (Breaking Bad)
Frequently Asked Questions
Anna Gunn is best known for playing Skyler White in Breaking Bad (2008-2013), earning two Emmy Awards.
Anna Gunn won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for Breaking Bad in 2013 and 2014.
Yes, Anna Gunn played Martha Bullock in the HBO western drama Deadwood (2004-2006).