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 25 to 48 of 57.
11:00David Cross on Why He Doesn’t Like LA, Machu Picchu Hike with Bob Odenkirk & New Comedy Special
Jimmy Kimmel
228.7K views
4:20EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE – Bob Odenkirk’s Amazing New Film
Jimmy Kimmel
209.4K views
1:58Bob Odenkirk Learned The Intricate Secrets Of Cinnabon | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
201.3K views
5:36Bob Odenkirk Went From Selling Corncobs To Acting With Meryl Streep | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
187.6K views
1:03"I'm Just Going to Go Open Kimono!" | Bill Burr & Bob Odenkirk
Bill Burr
174.7K views
2:28Bob Odenkirk Brought His Entire Entourage To CONAN | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
172.8K views
3:43Bob Odenkirk's Special Clip For Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel
169K views
1:57:19Bob Odenkirk | Thursday Afternoon Monday Morning Podcast 4-16-26 | Bill Burr
Bill Burr
157K views
16:00Bob Odenkirk on His Bucket List, Being a Chicago Sports Fan & He Sings About an Important Issue!
Jimmy Kimmel
129K views
2:59Bob Odenkirk’s Full Throttle Emmy Campaign | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
123.5K views
8:21Bob Odenkirk - On Failure, “Better Call Saul” and Fatherhood | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
115.5K views
9:36Jeremy Irons Hated the SNL Monologue Bob Odenkirk Wrote for Him
Seth Meyers
115.2K views
1:39Bob Odenkirk Thought Saul Was Going To Die On "Breaking Bad" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
113.7K views
4:45Bob Odenkirk Thinks Saul Goodman Would Represent Donald Trump
Seth Meyers
107.5K views
4:48Conan Compares Kumail Nanjiani To Bob Odenkirk | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
106.7K views
5:03Bob Odenkirk Ate a Lot of Doritos for Better Call Saul
Seth Meyers
100.7K views
4:52Bob Odenkirk Reads From His Book "A Load Of Hooey" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
98.7K views
0:33Conan begs Bob Odenkirk for a role in "Nobody 3."
Conan O'Brien
97.8K views
45:13Bob Odenkirk | The Art of Anger in Comedy | Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out Podcast
Mike Birbiglia
86.2K views
7:05Bob Odenkirk Reveals Chris Farley’s Role in His Pursuit of Dramatic Acting
Seth Meyers
76.6K views
4:49Bob Odenkirk Loves Getting Into Fake Movie Fights | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
66.8K views
2:31Bob Odenkirk Fell Asleep During His Own Stand-Up Set
Seth Meyers
53.7K views
7:56Conan Can’t Believe Bob Odenkirk Is An Action Star | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
38.6K views
1:59Bob Odenkirk on Why Saul was Added to Breaking Bad
Kevin Nealon
36.1K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Bill Burr, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Mike Birbiglia, 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.
