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By Andrew Droid Webber

Updated 18 March 2023

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American actor, comedian and filmmaker

Bob Odenkirk is ...

Alive

Born	22 October 1962 in Berwyn
Age	60 years, 6 months

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	United States of America
Sibling	Bill Odenkirk
Spouse	Naomi Odenkirk
Occupation	actor, film producer, film director, comedian, writer, screenwriter, television director, television producer, television actor, film actor and voice actor
Nominated for	Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Television Series Drama
Awards	Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program, Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series and Emmy Award
Twitter username	mrbobodenkirk
Instagram username	therealbobodenkirk
Educated at	Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Naperville North High School, Marquette University, College of DuPage and Ithaca College

About Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk: The Comedian Who Became a Dramatic Force

Bob Odenkirk is a man of many talents. He's a comedian, actor, writer, and filmmaker, and he's made a name for himself in each of these fields. Born in 1962 in Berwyn, Illinois, Odenkirk grew up in a large family and developed a love for comedy at an early age. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he studied radio and television, and began performing stand-up comedy in Chicago clubs.

Odenkirk's big break came in the early 1990s, when he was hired as a writer for Saturday Night Live. He quickly made a name for himself as a writer and performer, and he went on to work on several other comedy shows, including The Ben Stiller Show and Mr. Show with Bob and David. It was on Mr. Show that Odenkirk really began to shine, showcasing his unique brand of absurdist humor and satirical wit.

In recent years, Odenkirk has made a transition from comedy to drama, and he's become one of the most respected actors in the business. He's best known for his role as Jimmy McGill/Saul Goodman on the hit AMC series Better Call Saul, a prequel to the wildly popular Breaking Bad. Odenkirk's performance on the show has been widely praised, and he's been nominated for several awards, including four Primetime Emmy Awards.

But Odenkirk's talents don't stop at acting. He's also an accomplished filmmaker, having directed several episodes of Better Call Saul and the feature film Girlfriend's Day. He's also written for several television shows, including The Simpsons and Fargo.

Despite his success, Odenkirk remains humble and grounded. He's known for his generosity and his willingness to help young comedians and filmmakers get their start in the business. He's also a devoted family man, and he's been married to his wife, Naomi, since 1997.

Bob Odenkirk is a true original, a comedian who's become a dramatic force, and a filmmaker who's made his mark in both comedy and drama. He's a true Renaissance man, and he shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

References:

- "Bob Odenkirk." IMDb, IMDb.com, www.imdb.com/name/nm0644022/.

- "Bob Odenkirk Biography." Biography.com

Films - which cast members have died?

Bob Odenkirk has been a part of these films.

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The Disaster Artist

2017 film directed by James Franco about The Room

The Post

2017 film by Steven Spielberg

Nobody

2021 film directed by Ilya Naishuller

The Cable Guy

1996 film by Ben Stiller

Nebraska

2013 film by Alexander Payne

Long Shot

2019 comedy film directed by Jonathan Levine

Dolemite Is My Name

2019 film directed by Craig Brewer

The Spectacular Now

2013 film by James Ponsoldt

Take Me Home Tonight

2011 film by Michael Dowse

Monkeybone

2001 film by Henry Selick

Dr. Dolittle 2

2001 film by Steve Carr

Wayne's World 2

1993 film by Stephen Surjik

Little Women

film scheduled for release in 2019

The Independent

mockumentary comedy film made in 2000

The People's Joker

film

Hell and Back

2015 film by Tom Gianas

Clean Slate

1994 American comedy film

The Truth About Cats & Dogs

1996 film by Michael Lehmann

Freaks of Nature

Let's Go to Prison

2006 film by Bob Odenkirk

Boulevard

2014 film by Dito Montiel

Ass Backwards

2013 film by Chris Nelson

Waiting for Guffman

1997 film by Christopher Guest

Operation: Endgame

Life Upside Down

2022 film by Cecilia Miniucchi

Girlfriend's Day

2017 film by Michael Stephenson

The Giant Mechanical Man

The Brothers Solomon

2007 film by Bob Odenkirk

Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic

2005 film by Liam Lynch

I Am Chris Farley

2015 film by Brent Hodge

Dealin' with Idiots

2013 film by Jeff Garlin

Relative Strangers

2006 film by Greg Glienna

Danny Roane: First Time Director

2006 film by Andy Dick

Hacks

Can't Stop Dancing

Son of Morning

2011 comedy/drama film

Television - which cast members have died?

Bob Odenkirk has been a part of these shows.

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The Simpsons

American animated sitcom created by Matt Groening

Breaking Bad

American television series

Saturday Night Live

American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show

How I Met Your Mother

American sitcom

Seinfeld

American sitcom

American Dad!

American animated comedic sitcom

Futurama

American comedic animated television show

Curb Your Enthusiasm

American television series

Mom

American sitcom created by Chuck Lorre for CBS

Better Call Saul

American drama television series

Fargo

American dark comedy-crime drama television series

Weeds

2005-2012 American dark comedy-drama television series

Joey

American television series

Aqua Teen Hunger Force

A show with food items named ''Master Shake'' ''Frylock'' and ''Meatwad''

The Larry Sanders Show

television program

NTSF:SD:SUV::

American television comedy

The League

Rules of Engagement

TV series

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

American talk show

Crank Yankers

television program

3rd Rock from the Sun

American sitcom

Everybody Loves Raymond

TV sitcom

Just Shoot Me!

NBC sitcom

Space Ghost Coast to Coast

American animated parody talk show

NewsRadio

television series

Corporate

American comedy television series created by Pat Bishop, Matt Ingebretson, and Jake Weisman

Ed

television series

Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!

The Dana Carvey Show

Mr. Show with Bob and David

television series

Less Than Perfect

television series

The Sarah Silverman Program

television series

The Jackie Thomas Show

The Goode Family

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

television series

TripTank

television series

Check It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule

I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson

American sketch comedy web television show

Get a Life

Drunk History

American television comedy series

Nobodies

The Ben Stiller Show

Jon Benjamin Has a Van

Comedy Bang Bang

improvisational comedy television series

The Birthday Boys

American sketch comedy television series

Freak Show

Tenacious D

TV series

Tom Goes to the Mayor