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In addition to beating the coronavirus, the \"Malcolm in the Middle\" alum documented himself donating his plasma, which has COVID-19 antibodies, to the UCLA Blood and Platelet Center in order to help others beat the illness.

Cranston bantered with the doctor drawing his blood before settling down to watch old movies to pass the time because \"the whole process takes an hour.\"

In the end, the actor donated 840 ml. of plasma. He then vowed to donate more as soon as he's able.

Cranston said he hoped his video would inspire those who know they battled COVID-19 to consider donating plasma too. \"Be well -- stay well,\" he concluded.

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