Anna Gunn: Bio And Career Highlights

August 11, 1968

Cleveland, Ohio, US

58 Years Old

Leo

Anna Kathryn Gunn is an American actress known for her compelling portrayals of complex, resilient women. She brings a grounded realism to every role, making her characters deeply felt.


Her breakout moment arrived playing Skyler White on the AMC crime drama Breaking Bad. Gunn's nuanced performance earned widespread critical praise, cementing her status as a formidable talent.

Family trips to the opera ignited a passion for acting in young Anna Kathryn Gunn, who was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Her parents, Shana and Clemens Earl Gunn Jr., nurtured this early artistic interest.


Gunn attended Santa Fe Preparatory School before pursuing theater at Northwestern University, where she graduated in 1990. She further honed her craft during a semester abroad at the British American Drama Academy.

A string of high-profile romances has not marked Anna Gunn's public life, though she was married to Scottish actor Alastair Duncan from 1990 until their divorce in 2009.


Gunn shares two daughters, Eila Rose and Emma, with Duncan, with whom she co-parents, maintaining a focus on her family.

Anna Gunn earned significant critical acclaim for her role as Skyler White on the AMC crime drama Breaking Bad. Her powerful portrayal garnered two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series.


Beyond this iconic series, Gunn has also been a steady presence in other notable productions, including her recurring role as Assistant District Attorney Jean Ward on The Practice and as Martha Bullock on HBO's Deadwood. She also voiced Ariel in the Legacy of Kain video game series.


These performances highlight her versatile range across television, film, and voice work, solidifying Gunn’s standing in the industry.

"I've always believed that the characters that are the most difficult to love are often the most interesting to play."