Bryan Cranston, 70, says retirement would be 'like stopping breathing'

Actor Bryan Cranston, 70, said he has no intention of retiring from acting and writing, describing the work as essential to his existence. He stated he wants to continue until life stops, aiming to feel completely worn out. Speaking at ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Cranston told PEOPLE that stopping would be "like stopping breathing." He explained he wouldn't know what to do with retirement, preferring not to sit idle despite his age, and hopes to feel proud of his accomplishments. Cranston, from a four-generation acting family, is known for roles in Breaking Bad and Malcolm in the Middle. His career includes awards like Emmys and Tonys, and he recalled his first performance in a garage production for neighbor kids.