Bob Odenkirk is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer known for his versatile work in sketch comedy and dramatic roles. He rose to fame as the co-creator and co-star of the HBO sketch series Mr. Show with Bob and David . Odenkirk later earned widespread praise for his portrayal of slimy lawyer Saul Goodman on Breaking Bad Better Call Saul
Attribute Details Full Name Robert John Odenkirk Also Known As Mr. Show, Saul Goodman Profession(s) Actor, comedian, writer, director, producer Date of Birth October 22, 1962 Age 60 years (as of 2023) Place of Birth Berwyn, Illinois, United States Nationality American Zodiac Sign Libra Ancestry & Heritage Irish and German ancestry
Attribute Details Height 5 ft 9 in or 175 cm Weight 78 kg or 172 lbs Body Measurements Not Available Eye Colour Blue Hair Colour Light brown
Attribute Details Parents Walter Odenkirk and Barbara Odenkirk Siblings Bill Odenkirk Affairs Naomi Yomtov (1997–present) Relationship Married Partner/Spouse Naomi Yomtov (m. 1997) Children Nathan Odenkirk and Erin Odenkirk
Attribute Details Schooling Naperville North High School, Naperville, Illinois Higher Education Marquette University and Southern Illinois University Carbondale Early Life Born in Berwyn, Illinois in 1962<br>Worked as a radio DJ in college Early Influences Second City improv comedy theater in Chicago
Attribute Details Debut 1987 (as writer), 1991 (as actor) Significant Works Mr. Show with Bob and David, Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul Awards & Nominations 2 Emmy Nominations for Writing, 4 Emmy Nominations for Acting Filmography/Discography Writer for Saturday Night Live, The Ben Stiller Show; Over 100 acting credits Voice Work Futurama, The Simpsons, Family Guy Music Videos “Say Goodbye” by An Unkindness Tours & Live Shows Mr. Show live tour (with David Cross) Collaborations David Cross, cast of Mr. Show, Bryan Cranston Documentaries Showrunners: The Art of Running a TV Show (2014)
Attribute Details Net Worth $16 million Properties Homes in LA and Albuquerque Business Ventures Co-owner of Blackout production company Investments Restaurants, art galleries
Attribute Details Hobbies & Interests Hockey, reading, Beat writers Controversies No major controversies Philanthropy & Activism ACLU supporter Public Image Widely respected for comedy writing and acting skills Personal Challenges Recovered from a heart attack in 2021 during BCS filming Notable Interviews WTF with Marc Maron Podcast, Inside the Actors Studio, Off Camera with Sam Jones Publications & Books Hollywood Said No! (with David Cross) Personal Anecdotes Worked as a graphic artist for local newspaper after college Quotes “I just try to get through the day, really. That’s what everyone is doing.”
Attribute Details Instagram Handle @mrbobodenkirk Twitter Handle @mrbobodenkirk Facebook Handle @bobodenkirkofficial
Attribute Details Cultural References His Saul Goodman character has been widely parodied Achievements Outside Acting Emmy-winning comedy writer Mentorship Frequent collaborator of Mr. Show alumni Legacy Helped define 1990s alternative sketch comedy and made it mainstream
