Bob Odenkirk
Biography
Robert John Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, writer, director, and producer born on October 22, 1962, in Berwyn, Illinois. He began his career as a comedy writer for Saturday Night Live and co-created Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998) alongside David Cross.
Odenkirk gained mainstream dramatic recognition as criminal lawyer Saul Goodman in Breaking Bad (2008-2013). The character spawned the prequel series Better Call Saul (2015-2022), in which Odenkirk delivered a tour-de-force lead performance tracing Jimmy McGill's transformation into Saul Goodman, earning multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.
Odenkirk also surprised audiences with his starring role in the action film Nobody (2021). In July 2021, he suffered a heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul but made a full recovery and returned to complete the series.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Jimmy McGill / Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul (2015-2022)
- Co-creator/star of Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995-1998)
- Hutch Mansell in Nobody (2021)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (The Ben Stiller Show)
- 🏆 4x Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (Better Call Saul)
Frequently Asked Questions
Bob Odenkirk is best known for playing Jimmy McGill / Saul Goodman in Better Call Saul (2015-2022) and Breaking Bad (2008-2013).
Yes, he began his career writing for Saturday Night Live and The Ben Stiller Show, and co-created Mr. Show with Bob and David.
Yes, in July 2021 he suffered a heart attack on the set of Better Call Saul but made a full recovery.