BOB ODENKIRK
Bob Odenkirk
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 22, 1962
Place of Birth: Berwyn, Illinois, USA
Biography
Robert John Odenkirk (born October 22, 1962) is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker best known for his role as Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad (2008–2013) and its spin-off Better Call Saul (2015–2022). For the latter, he has received five nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. As a producer on Better Call Saul since its premiere, he has also received six nominations for Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series. He is also known for the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David (1995–1998), which he co-created and co-starred in with fellow comic David Cross. In 2015, he and Cross reunited, along with the rest of the Mr. Show cast, for W/ Bob & David on Netflix.
Filmography
Starring
2026·
NormalUlysses
Self
Narrator
2025·
Downey Wrote ThatSelf
2023·
Lucky HankWilliam Henry 'Hank' Devereaux, Jr.
2022·
The BearUncle Lee
Jimmy McGill (archive footage)
2021·
Show Me MoreSelf, Self - "Jimmy McGill" / "Saul Goodman"
Self - Guest
Self - Guest
2019·
UndoneJacob Winograd
2018·
The Kominsky MethodDr. Eugene Shenckman
2017·
No ActivityGreg
2016·
Talking SaulSelf - Guest
Self
Self - Guest
Self - Guest, Self
2015·
W/ Bob & DavidVarious Characters
2015·
Better Call SaulJimmy McGill
Self
Self
2014·
FargoBill Oswalt
Dr. Stork
Self - Guest
2013·
Talking BadSelf
2013·
Drunk HistoryThe Guy, Richard Nixon
2013·
MomHank
2013·
The Birthday BoysVarious
2012·
Finding Your Roots2012·
Comedy Bang! Bang!Ofendorf, Tommy Shalders
2011·
Bob's BurgersChase (voice)
2010·
ConanSelf
Self - Guest
2009·
The LeagueMiles Miller
2009·
The Goode FamilyBrian Kennedy (voice)
Danny Mothers
Cinco Announcer (voice), Danny Mothers (uncredited), Romm Oah Denmirk, Bob Paynus, Relationship Expert, Channel 5 Announcer (voice), D'ump Announcer (voice), Pussy Doodles Commercial Director, Thocks Announcer (voice), Gregory, B'ougar Announcer (voice), Paul in E-Z Kreme Commercial, Various, Danny Mothers, Here She Comes Singer, Announcer (voice), B'owl Salesman
2005·
The OfficeMark
2005·
American Dad!(voice), TV Host (voice), Third Worker (voice)
2004·
Channel 101Magic Man Gregory (voice), Dr. Sandy Winfield (voice), Rescue Worker / Fishanelli's Spokesman (voice), Giftshop Clerk (voice), Phil Prebscott (voice), Announcer (voice), Flaxamax Spokesman (voice), Career Day Singer (voice), WizZard (voice), WizZard (voice) (uncredited), Sandleman (voice), Bradley (voice), Slimed (voice), Bartender / Crazy Pete / Tiny Tim (voice), Townie (voice), Animatronic Hitler (voice), Mike Foxx / Mysterious Drifter (voice), Commercial Announcer (voice)
2003·
Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest, Self
Self
2001·
Next!2000·
TV FunhouseSteffen McTierney
1999·
FuturamaChaz (voice)
1997·
The ViewSelf - Guest
Gary
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
1995·
NewsRadioBob, Dr. Smith
Bob Odenkirk, Stevie Grant (voice), Stevie Grant
1989·
The SimpsonsMob lawyer (voice)
Self
1975·
Saturday Night LiveSelf (uncredited), Audience Member (uncredited), Lost Student (uncredited), Jean Wearer (uncredited), Arsenio Audience Member (uncredited), Orderly / Abraham Lincoln (uncredited), Congressional Aide (uncredited), Bartender (uncredited), Passerby (uncredited), Republican Party Member (uncredited), NBC Page (uncredited)
1956·
Tony AwardsSelf - Nominee
Self
2025·
Nobody 2Hutch Mansell
2025·
The Room Returns!Johnny
2024·
Wish Me LuckAccountant
2024·
The People's JokerBob the Goon (voice)
2023·
Life Upside DownJonathan Wigglesworth
Self - Guest
Self
2021·
NobodyHutch Mansell
2021·
Halloween KillsBob
Himself
Man in Diner
2019·
Dolemite Is My NameLawrence
2019·
Long ShotPresident Chambers
2019·
Little WomenFather March
2018·
Incredibles 2Winston Deavor (voice)
Jimmy McGill (voice)
2017·
The Disaster ArtistStanislavsky Teacher
2017·
WyrmAllen
2017·
The PostBen Bagdikian
2017·
Girlfriend's DayRay
2016·
DennisBig Boss Cop
2015·
Hot OnesSelf
2015·
I Am Chris FarleySelf
2015·
Hell and BackThe Devil (voice)
2015·
Freaks of NatureShooter Parker
2014·
BoulevardWinston
2013·
Chicks 'N' GunsSaul Goodman
2013·
Dealin' with IdiotsCoach Jimbo
2013·
Ass BackwardsPageant MC
2013·
The Spectacular NowDan
2013·
NebraskaRoss Grant
2012·
Let's Do This!Self
Schlaaang Announcer (voice)
Mark
2011·
Son of MorningFred Charles
2011·
Take Me Home TonightMike
2010·
Skott & BehrCinco Announcer (voice)
2010·
Blood Into WineSelf
2010·
Operation: EndgameEmperor
2009·
Glenn Martin, DDS2008·
Breaking BadSaul Goodman
2007·
Rules of EngagementMike
Mister Wadsworth
High Society
2007·
Fired!Self
2007·
The Brothers SolomonJim Treacher
2007·
Super High MeSelf
2006·
Freak ShowPete Kesselmen
2006·
Relative StrangersMitch Clayton
2006·
Let's Go to PrisonDuane
Arthur Hobbs
2005·
WeedsBarry
2005·
Cake BoyDarnell Hawk, P.I.
Steve
Manager
2004·
EntourageKen Austin
2004·
JoeyBrian Michael David Scott
2004·
Nerd Hunter 3004Master Geek
2003·
Arrested DevelopmentDr. Phil Gunty
Keith
Carl Laemke
2002·
Less than PerfectColin Hunter
2002·
Run Ronnie RunTerry Twillstein / Wolfgang Amadeus Thelonius Von Funkenmeister the XIX 3 / 4 / Daffy Mal Yinkle Yankle
2001·
Next Caller2001·
Dinner for Five2001·
Dr. Dolittle 2Animal Groupie #4 / Forest Animal / Dog (voice)
2001·
MonkeyboneHead Surgeon
2000·
SammyGary (voice)
2000·
Curb Your EnthusiasmGil
2000·
EdRev. Richie Porter
Bean Wizard (voice)
2000·
The IndependentFigure
1999·
Can't Stop DancingSimpson
Various Characters
1997·
Just Shoot Me!Barry
1997·
Sink Or SwimCellmate
Scott Preman
1996·
Waiting for GuffmanCaped Man at Auditions (uncredited)
Bookstore Man
1996·
The Cable GuySteven's Brother
Bob (voice)
Self - Host / Various
1994·
Clean SlateCop
Self - Guest
1993·
Wayne's World 2Concert Nerd
1992·
The Ben Stiller ShowVarious Characters
1989·
SeinfeldBen
1988·
RoseanneProduction
Creator
2026·
NormalStory, Producer
2025·
She's NonbinaryExecutive Producer
2025·
Nobody 2Producer
2024·
Wish Me LuckExecutive Producer, Screenplay
2023·
Lucky HankExecutive Producer
2021·
NobodyProducer
2017·
Girlfriend's DayWriter, Producer
2015·
W/ Bob & DavidCreator, Executive Producer, Writer
2015·
Better Call SaulProducer
2014·
FunnelExecutive Producer
2013·
The Birthday BoysCreator
2012·
Let's Do This!Director, Writer
Writer
Director
2008·
David's SituationExecutive Producer, Writer, Director
Director
Creator, Executive Producer, Screenplay, Director
Creative Consultant, Writer
2007·
The Brothers SolomonDirector
Director
Writer
2006·
The Pity CardDirector, Writer
2006·
Let's Go to PrisonDirector
Producer, Writer
Executive Producer, Writer
Co-Producer, Director
2002·
Run Ronnie RunWriter
1997·
Tenacious DCreator, Writer, Producer
Creator, Producer, Writer
Additional Writing
1992·
The Ben Stiller ShowWriter
1990·
Get a LifeWriter
1985·
Tuber's Two StepMusician
1975·
Saturday Night LiveWriter