About Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk (born Robert John Odenkirk, October 22, 1962) is an American actor, screenwriter, comedian, and producer. Born in Berwyn, Illinois, and raised in Naperville, he honed his sketch-writing and improv skills on college radio stations before moving to Chicago, where he studied with Del Close and met Robert Smigel. He was hired as a writer at Saturday Night Live in 1987, where he wrote the 'Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker' character for Chris Farley, and later won an Emmy for The Ben Stiller Show. With David Cross, he created and starred in the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David. As a dramatic actor, Odenkirk gained acclaim for playing Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul, earning multiple Emmy nominations. He also starred in the action films Nobody and its sequel, and made his Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ross in 2025. His accolades include two Primetime Emmy Awards.
Guest appearances (57)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Bob Odenkirk.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 57.
7:32Bob Odenkirk & Rhea Seehorn on the Better Call Saul Finale
Jimmy Kimmel
1.8M views
13:54Bob Odenkirk on Outpouring of Love After Heart Attack, Living with Bryan Cranston & Better Call Saul
Jimmy Kimmel
1.7M views
8:24Rhea Seehorn on Better Call Saul Spoilers, Living with Bob Odenkirk & Rescuing a Very Pregnant Dog
Jimmy Kimmel
823.5K views
11:53Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul & Son Working at Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
649.6K views
8:22Bob Odenkirk on Disappearing from High School & Better Call Saul
Jimmy Kimmel
576.5K views
12:46Bob Odenkirk on Becoming an Action Star & Better Call Saul Ending
Jimmy Kimmel
567.4K views
2:22Bob Odenkirk & Conan Were An Acting Team In The ‘80s | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
543.5K views
2:46Bob Odenkirk Really Wants Gus Fring To Return | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
542.8K views
1:02:25Bob Odenkirk (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
516.7K views
1:09:06Bob Odenkirk | Senses Working Overtime with David Cross | Headgum
David Cross
421.4K views
2:14Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul
Jimmy Kimmel
381.6K views
2:43Bob Odenkirk Shows Conan How To Act In Black & White | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
369K views
1:03Bob Odenkirk & Bill Burr on Lavell 'Huell' Crawford
Bill Burr
364K views
14:20Bob Odenkirk on the Late Great Richard Lewis, Breaking Bad Cast Reunion & Trailer for His New Movie
Jimmy Kimmel
347.4K views
9:31Bob Odenkirk on Better Call Saul Watch Party & Working with Al Franken on SNL
Jimmy Kimmel
340.1K views
1:14Bob Odenkirk on 'The Room' Remake | Bill Burr
Bill Burr
313.8K views
2:26Bob Odenkirk Created Chris Farley’s Iconic Motivational Speaker Character | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
285.7K views
9:19Rhea Seehorn on Her Emmy Nomination for Better Call Saul and Living with Bob Odenkirk
Seth Meyers
281.4K views
2:13:48Bob Odenkirk (Office Hours Live Ep 202 4/22/22)
Tim Heidecker
276.1K views
18:12Bob Odenkirk on Why Saul Goodman Was in Breaking Bad
Kevin Nealon
272.6K views
5:07Bob Odenkirk's Commercial For Geebles' Wet Pea Comestibles | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
254.6K views
12:44: Bob Odenkirk Full Interview | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
250K views
3:03The Most Shocking January 6th Hearing – Starring Al Franken & Bob Odenkirk
Jimmy Kimmel
244.3K views
0:41Conan & Bob Odenkirk roleplayed as Lincoln & his law partner.
Conan O'Brien
235.8K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, David Cross, Bill Burr, Seth Meyers, Tim Heidecker, Kevin Nealon
Frequently asked questions
Who does Bob Odenkirk play in Better Call Saul?
Bob Odenkirk plays Saul Goodman, first in Breaking Bad and then in its spin-off Better Call Saul, and the role brought him multiple Emmy nominations.
Did Bob Odenkirk write for Saturday Night Live?
Yes. Bob Odenkirk was hired as a writer at Saturday Night Live in 1987, and there he wrote the 'Matt Foley, Motivational Speaker' character for Chris Farley.
What was Mr. Show with Bob and David?
Mr. Show with Bob and David was an HBO sketch comedy series that Bob Odenkirk created and starred in with David Cross.
Where did Bob Odenkirk learn sketch comedy?
He sharpened his sketch-writing and improv on college radio stations before moving to Chicago, where he studied with Del Close and met Robert Smigel.
Has Bob Odenkirk been on Broadway?
Bob Odenkirk made his Broadway debut in Glengarry Glen Ross in 2025, and on screen he has starred in the action film Nobody and its sequel.
How many Primetime Emmy Awards has Bob Odenkirk won?
Bob Odenkirk, born in Berwyn, Illinois, on October 22, 1962, counts two Primetime Emmy Awards among his accolades, and he won an Emmy for The Ben Stiller Show.
