- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- October 22, 1962
- Place of Birth
- Berwyn, Illinois, USA
Bob Odenkirk
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. Odenkirk wrote for television series Saturday Night Live (1987–1991) and The Ben Stiller Show (1992), winning Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Ser…
Filmography
movieSaul Goodman America’s 250th
2026 · Saul Goodman
movieBob and David Climb Machu Picchu
2026 · Self, Producer, Executive Producer
tvTFI Unplugged
2026 · Self
movieNormal
2026 · Ulysses Richardson, Producer, Story
movieThe Room: A Tribute
2025 · Johnny
movieDowney Wrote That
2025 · Self
movieNo One Cares About Crazy People
2025 · Self - Narrator (voice)
movieNobody 2
2025 · Hutch Mansell, Producer
movieShe's Nonbinary
2025 · Executive Producer
tvSNL50: Beyond Saturday Night
2025 · Self
movieThe People's Joker
2024 · Bob the Goon (voice)
movieWish Me Luck
2024 · Accountant, Screenplay, Executive Producer
movieCarol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023 · Self - Guest
tvLucky Hank
2023 · William Henry 'Hank' Devereaux, Jr., Executive Producer
movieLife Upside Down
2023 · Jonathan Wigglesworth
Brick by Brick: The Story of Wrigley Field
movieBrick by Brick: The Story of Wrigley Field
2023
tvThe Bear
2022 · Uncle Lee
movieAmerican Greed: James McGill
2022 · Jimmy McGill (archive footage)
tvShow Me More
2021 · Self - "Jimmy McGill" / "Saul Goodman"
movieHalloween Kills
2021 · Bob
movieNobody
2021 · Hutch Mansell, Producer
movieFor Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close
2020 · Self
tvThe Drew Barrymore Show
2020 · Self - Guest
movieLittle Women
2019 · Father March
movieDolemite Is My Name
2019 · Lawrence
tvUndone
2019 · Jacob Winograd
tvThe Kelly Clarkson Show
2019 · Self - Guest
movieLong Shot
2019 · President Chambers
tvI Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson
2019 · Man in Diner
tvThe Kominsky Method
2018 · Dr. Eugene Shenckman
movieIncredibles 2
2018 · Winston Deavor (voice)
movieThe Post
2017 · Ben Bagdikian
tvNo Activity
2017 · Greg
tvBetter Call Saul Employee Training
2017 · Jimmy McGill (voice)
movieThe Disaster Artist
2017 · Stanislavsky Teacher
movieWyrm
2017 · Allen (voice)
movieGirlfriend's Day
2017 · Ray, Producer, Writer
tvTalking Saul
2016 · Self - Guest
Dennis
movieDennis
2016 · Big Boss Cop
tvW/ Bob & David
2015 · Various Characters, Writer, Executive Producer, Creator
movieFreaks of Nature
2015 · Shooter Parker
movieHell and Back
2015 · The Devil (voice)
tvThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert
2015 · Self - Guest
tvClose Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015 · Self
movieI Am Chris Farley
2015 · Self
tvThe Late Late Show with James Corden
2015 · Self, Self - Guest
tvHot Ones
2015 · Self
tvBetter Call Saul
2015 · Jimmy McGill, Producer
tvVariety Studio: Actors on Actors
2014 · Self
tvTim and Eric's Bedtime Stories
2014 · Dr. Stork
movieBoulevard
2014 · Winston
tvFargo
2014 · Bill Oswalt
tvLate Night with Seth Meyers
2014 · Self - Guest
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self - Guest
tvOff Camera with Sam Jones
2014 · Self
Funnel
movieFunnel
2014 · Executive Producer
movieNo Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad
2013 · Self
tvThe Birthday Boys
2013 · Various, Creator
tvMom
2013 · Hank
movieNebraska
2013 · Ross Grant
tvTalking Bad
2013 · Self
movieThe Spectacular Now
2013 · Dan
movieDealin' with Idiots
2013 · Coach Jimbo
tvDrunk History
2013 · Richard Nixon, The Guy
Find Our Daughter
movieFind Our Daughter
2013 · P.I., Director, Writer
movieChicks 'N' Guns
2013 · Saul Goodman
movieAss Backwards
2013 · Pageant MC
tvComedy Bang! Bang!
2012 · Tommy Shalders, Ofendorf, Lou
movieThe Giant Mechanical Man
2012 · Mark
tvFinding Your Roots
2012
Let's Do This!
movieLet's Do This!
2012 · , Writer, Director
movieThe Secret Policeman's Ball
2012 · Self
movieTim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012 · Schlaaang Announcer (voice)
movieTake Me Home Tonight
2011 · Mike
movieSon of Morning
2011 · Fred Charles
tvBob's Burgers
2011 · Chase (voice)
movieFound Footage Festival Volume 5: Live in Milwaukee
2010 · Self
tvConan
2010 · Self
movieTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special
2010 · Cinco Announcer (voice)
tvThe Talk
2010 · Self
movieOperation: Endgame
2010 · Emperor
tvCheck It Out! with Dr. Steve Brule
2010 · Writer
movieSkott & Behr
2010
movieBlood Into Wine
2010 · Self
tvThe League
2009 · Miles Miller
tvGlenn Martin, DDS
2009
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Self - Guest
tvThe Goode Family
2009 · Brian Kennedy (voice)
movieDana Gould: Let Me Put My Thoughts in You
2009 · Director
movieYoung and Handsome: A Night with Jeff Garlin
2008 · Director
tvBreaking Bad
2008 · Saul Goodman
David's Situation
movieDavid's Situation
2008 · Director, Writer, Executive Producer
movieThe Red Sandwich Christmas Hour
2007 · High Society
tvTim and Eric Nite Live!
2007 · Danny Mothers
movieSuper High Me
2007 · Self
movieThe Brothers Solomon
2007 · Jim Treacher, Director
movieFired!
2007 · Self
Derek and Simon: The Show
tvDerek and Simon: The Show
2007 · , Screenplay, Director, Executive Producer, Creator
tvTim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!
2007 · B'owl Salesman, Various, Announcer (voice), Here She Comes Singer, Danny Mothers, Paul in E-Z Kreme Commercial, Pussy Doodles Commercial Director, Gregory, B'ougar Announcer (voice), Thocks Announcer (voice), D'ump Announcer (voice), Channel 5 Announcer (voice), Relationship Expert, Romm Oah Denmirk, Bob Paynus, Danny Mothers (uncredited), Cinco Announcer (voice), Writer, Creative Consultant
tvRules of Engagement
2007 · Mike
tvThe Sarah Silverman Program.
2007 · Mister Wadsworth
movieLet's Go to Prison
2006 · Duane, Director
tvFreak Show
2006
Derek & Simon: A Bee and a Cigarette
movieDerek & Simon: A Bee and a Cigarette
2006 · Director
Tom Green's House Tonight
tvTom Green's House Tonight
2006
movieRelative Strangers
2006 · Mitch Clayton
movieDanny Roane: First Time Director
2006 · Pete Kesselmen
movieThe Pity Card
2006 · Director, Writer
movieThe Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey
2006 · Self, Writer
movieMy Big Fat Independent Movie
2005 · Steve
tvHow I Met Your Mother
2005 · Arthur Hobbs
tvWeeds
2005 · Barry
movieCake Boy
2005 · Darnell Hawk, P.I.
tvThe Office
2005 · Mark
movieSarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic
2005 · Manager
tvAmerican Dad!
2005 · Third Worker (voice), TV Host (voice)
Nerd Hunter 3004
movieNerd Hunter 3004
2004 · Master Geek
tvTom Goes to the Mayor
2004 · Commercial Announcer (voice), Mike Foxx / Mysterious Drifter (voice), Animatronic Hitler (voice), Bartender / Crazy Pete / Tiny Tim (voice), Townie (voice), Dr. Sandy Winfield (voice), Rescue Worker / Fishanelli's Spokesman (voice), Slimed (voice), Bradley (voice), Career Day Singer (voice), Sandleman (voice), WizZard (voice), Phil Prebscott (voice), Magic Man Gregory (voice), WizZard (voice) (uncredited), Flaxamax Spokesman (voice), Giftshop Clerk (voice), Producer, Writer
movieThe Frank International Film Festival
2004 · Bob Odenkirk, Director, Writer
tvJoey
2004 · Brian Michael David Scott
tvEntourage
2004 · Ken Austin
tvChannel 101
2004
movieMelvin Goes to Dinner
2003 · Keith, Director, Co-Producer
tvArrested Development
2003 · Dr. Phil Gunty
The Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
movieThe Big Wide World of Carl Laemke
2003 · Carl Laemke, Writer, Executive Producer
tvReal Time with Bill Maher
2003 · Self
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003 · Self - Guest Co-Host
tvLess than Perfect
2002 · Colin Hunter
movieRun Ronnie Run
2002 · Terry Twillstein / Wolfgang Amadeus Thelonius Von Funkenmeister the XIX 3 / 4 / Daffy Mal Yinkle Yankle, Writer
tvDinner for Five
2001
movieDr. Dolittle 2
2001 · Animal Groupie #4 / Forest Animal / Dog (voice)
movieMonkeybone
2001 · Head Surgeon
Next Caller
tvNext Caller
2001
tvNext!
2001
tvAqua Teen Hunger Force
2000 · Bean Wizard (voice)
tvTV Funhouse
2000 · Steffen McTierney
movieThe Independent
2000 · Figure
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000 · Gil
tvEd
2000 · Rev. Richie Porter
tvSammy
2000 · Gary (voice)
tvFuturama
1999 · Chaz (voice)
movieCan't Stop Dancing
1999 · Simpson
Mr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
movieMr. Show and the Incredible, Fantastical News Report
1998 · Various Characters, Writer
movieSaturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998 · Writer
tvTenacious D
1997 · Producer, Writer, Creator
movieSink Or Swim
1997 · Cellmate
tvThe View
1997 · Self - Guest
tvJust Shoot Me!
1997 · Barry
movieWaiting for Guffman
1997 · Caped Man at Auditions (uncredited)
tvEverybody Loves Raymond
1996 · Scott Preman
tvE! True Hollywood Story
1996
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self
movieThe Cable Guy
1996 · Steven's Brother
movieThe Truth About Cats & Dogs
1996 · Bookstore Man
tv3rd Rock from the Sun
1996 · Gary
tvMr. Show with Bob and David
1995 · Self - Host / Various, Writer, Producer, Creator
tvDr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995 · Bob (voice), Additional Writing
tvNewsRadio
1995 · Dr. Smith, Bob
movieClean Slate
1994 · Cop
tvSpace Ghost Coast to Coast
1994
movieWayne's World 2
1993 · Concert Nerd
tvLate Night with Conan O'Brien
1993 · Self - Guest
tvThe Jackie Thomas Show
1992
tvThe Ben Stiller Show
1992 · Various Characters, Writer
tvThe Larry Sanders Show
1992 · Stevie Grant, Stevie Grant (voice)
tvGet a Life
1990 · Writer
tvThe Simpsons
1989 · Mob lawyer (voice)
tvSeinfeld
1989 · Ben
tvRoseanne
1988
movieTuber's Two Step
1985 · Musician
tvEntertainment Tonight
1981 · Self
tvSaturday Night Live
1975 · NBC Page (uncredited), Republican Party Member (uncredited), Passerby (uncredited), Bartender (uncredited), Congressional Aide (uncredited), Orderly / Abraham Lincoln (uncredited), Arsenio Audience Member (uncredited), Jean Wearer (uncredited), Lost Student (uncredited), Self (uncredited), Writer
The Making of 'Jesus Diabetes'
movieThe Making of 'Jesus Diabetes'
— · Leo, Story, Producer
Normal 2
movieNormal 2
— · Ulysses Richardson
Derek & Simon: The Show
tvDerek & Simon: The Show
— · Creator