Bob Odenkirk - Actor Profile

Bob Odenkirk

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
50Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 22, 1962
Birth Place: Berwyn, Illinois, USA

About 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 Series in 1989 and 1993. He also wrote for Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–1994) and acted in a recurring role as Agent Stevie Grant in The Larry Sanders Show (1993–1998). In the early 2000s, Odenkirk discovered the comedy duo Tim & Eric. He produced their television series Tom Goes to the Mayor (2004–2006) and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! (2007–2010). His feature directorial credits include the films Melvin Goes to Dinner (2003), Let's Go to Prison (2006), and The Brothers Solomon (2007). The success of Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul led to acting work in high-profile projects such as Nebraska (2013), the first season of Fargo (2014), Steven Spielberg's The Post (2017), Pixar's Incredibles 2 (2018), Little Women (2019) and, as the lead, the action film Nobody (2021), which he also produced. Description above from the Wikipedia article Bob Odenkirk, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Bob Odenkirk Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Bob Odenkirk reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Bob Odenkirk's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Bob Odenkirk's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Wish Me Luck, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Bob Odenkirk Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Bob Odenkirk's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Bob Odenkirk has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Normal Ulysses Hit Similar →
2025 Nobody 2 Hutch Mansell Hit Similar →
2024 The People's Joker Bob the Goon (voice) Hit Similar →
2024 Wish Me Luck Accountant Super Hit Similar →
2023 Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love Self - Guest Super Hit Similar →
2021 Halloween Kills Bob Average Similar →
2021 Nobody Hutch Mansell Super Hit Similar →
2020 For Madmen Only: The Stories of Del Close Self Hit Similar →
2019 Little Women Father March Super Hit Similar →
2019 Dolemite Is My Name Lawrence Hit Similar →
2019 Long Shot President Chambers Hit Similar →
2018 Incredibles 2 Winston Deavor (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Post Ben Bagdikian Hit Similar →
2017 The Disaster Artist Stanislavsky Teacher Hit Similar →
2017 Wyrm Allen Hit Similar →
2017 Girlfriend's Day Ray Flop Similar →
2015 Freaks of Nature Shooter Parker Average Similar →
2015 Hell and Back The Devil (voice) Flop Similar →
2015 I Am Chris Farley Self Hit Similar →
2014 Boulevard Winston Average Similar →
2013 No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad Self Super Hit Similar →
2013 Nebraska Ross Grant Super Hit Similar →
2013 The Spectacular Now Dan Hit Similar →
2013 Dealin' with Idiots Coach Jimbo Flop Similar →
2013 Chicks 'N' Guns Saul Goodman Super Hit Similar →
2012 The Giant Mechanical Man Mark Hit Similar →
2012 The Secret Policeman's Ball Self Super Hit Similar →
2012 Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie Schlaaang Announcer (voice) Average Similar →
2011 Take Me Home Tonight Mike Average Similar →
2010 Found Footage Festival Volume 5: Live in Milwaukee Self Super Hit Similar →
2010 Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special Cinco Announcer (voice) Super Hit Similar →
2010 Operation: Endgame Emperor Flop Similar →
2010 Blood Into Wine Self Hit Similar →
2007 Super High Me Self Average Similar →
2007 Fired! Self Average Similar →
2006 Let's Go to Prison Duane Average Similar →
2006 Relative Strangers Mitch Clayton Flop Similar →
2006 The Comedians of Comedy: Live at the El Rey Self Average Similar →
2005 Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic Manager Average Similar →
2003 Melvin Goes to Dinner Keith Flop Similar →
2002 Run Ronnie Run Terry Twillstein / Wolfgang Amadeus Thelonius Von Funkenmeister the XIX 3 / 4 / Daffy Mal Yinkle Yankle Average Similar →
2001 Dr. Dolittle 2 Animal Groupie #4 / Forest Animal / Dog (voice) Flop Similar →
2001 Monkeybone Head Surgeon Flop Similar →
2000 The Independent Figure Flop Similar →
1997 Sink Or Swim Cellmate Flop Similar →
1997 Waiting for Guffman Caped Man at Auditions (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1996 The Cable Guy Steven's Brother Average Similar →
1996 The Truth About Cats & Dogs Bookstore Man Average Similar →
1994 Clean Slate Cop Average Similar →
1993 Wayne's World 2 Concert Nerd Average Similar →

Bob Odenkirk - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Bob Odenkirk?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Bob Odenkirk is "Wish Me Luck" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Bob Odenkirk acted in?

Bob Odenkirk has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Bob Odenkirk?

Other notable films include "Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love", "No Half Measures: Creating the Final Season of Breaking Bad", and "Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Chrimbus Special".

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