Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, and writer best known for playing sleazy lawyer Saul Goodman in *Breaking Bad* and its spinoff *Better Call Saul*.
He began in comedy writing for *Saturday Night Live* and co-created the sketch series *Mr.
Show with Bob and David*.
His range spans absurdist comedy to dramatic roles exploring moral compromise.
- Breaking BadTurning to crime
- character actorSpecialist in memorable sidekicks
- late bloomerOne who matures slowly
- auditionTrial performance for selection
Saul Goodman · co-star · filming · leading man · indie film · talent agent · Hollywood · screen presence
Short comic performances
- Saturday Night LiveWeekly late-night sketch program
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
- absurdistBeliever in cosmic meaninglessness
- deadpanExpressionless, especially for humor
satirist · wit · parody · gag · punchline · comedic timing · slapstick · spoof
Author of film scripts
- sketch writingAuthoring brief comedic scenes
- scriptWritten words for performance
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- teleplayDrama written for broadcast
Conan O'Brien · Chris Farley · showrunner · creator · narrative · storytelling · dialogue · manuscript
Designing staged combat
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- action starPerformer in thrillers
- combatArmed hostile engagement
- intensityStrength or force level
Senior production decision-maker
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- greenlightAuthorization to proceed
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
- AMCTheater chain initials
pitch · behind-the-scenes · creative control · collaboration
Better Call Saul
- Breaking BadTurning to crime
- character actorSpecialist in memorable sidekicks
- late bloomerOne who matures slowly
Saul Goodman · audition · co-star · filming · leading man · indie film · talent agent · Hollywood · screen presence · character study
sketch comedy
Short comic performances
- Saturday Night LiveWeekly late-night sketch program
- improvUnscripted comedic performance
- absurdistBeliever in cosmic meaninglessness
deadpan · satirist · wit · parody · gag · punchline · comedic timing · slapstick · spoof · banter
screenwriter
Author of film scripts
- sketch writingAuthoring brief comedic scenes
- scriptWritten words for performance
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
Conan O'Brien · Chris Farley · teleplay · showrunner · creator · narrative · storytelling · dialogue · manuscript · staff writer
fight choreography
Designing staged combat
- thrillerSuspense-driven narrative genre
- action starPerformer in thrillers
- combatArmed hostile engagement
executive producer
Senior production decision-maker
- developmentProgress toward maturity
- greenlightAuthorization to proceed
- NetflixSubscription streaming service
AMC · pitch · behind-the-scenes · creative control · collaboration
Bob OdenkirkLarry the Cable Guy
Jay Leno · Jeff Foxworthy · Gallagher · Kevin James · Adam Sandler
Bob OdenkirkLeonardo DiCaprio
Matt Damon · Edward Norton · Christian Bale · Tom Hanks · Meryl Streep
Bob OdenkirkJim Carrey
George Clooney · Brad Pitt · Tom Cruise · Will Ferrell · Jack Black