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 49 to 57 of 57.
9:04BOB ODENKIRK with his 'nephew' ANDY DICK on "COMICS ONLY" (1992 - Ep133)
Paul Provenza
35.2K views
10:15Conan Begs Bob Odenkirk For A Role In โNobody 3โ | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
33.3K views
4:50Vince Gilligan Thinks Of Bob Odenkirk As A Method Actor | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
31.3K views
1:54Bob Odenkirk On His Sonโs Coronavirus Experience | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
27.3K views
3:16Bob Odenkirk On The Crazy Car Flip On "Better Call Saul" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
26.2K views
10:24Bob Odenkirk Talks About The Influences Behind SNL Van Down By The River Sketch | Working It Out
Mike Birbiglia
13.8K views
5:52How David Cross Met Bob Odenkirk - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
12.9K views
1:00Robert Smigel and Bob Odenkirk Created DA BEARS on SNL | Howie Mandel Does Stuff
Howie Mandel
9.2K views
1:21Dr. Bob Odenkirk and Rachel Kaly Present: an ad for HOSPITAL HOUR
Rachel Kaly
1.3K viewsChannels on this page: Paul Provenza, Conan O'Brien, Mike Birbiglia, Bert Kreischer, Howie Mandel, Rachel Kaly
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.
