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Bob Odenkirk Biography

Birth Name:Robert John Odenkirk

Birth Place:Naperville, Illinois, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

Earned a SAG Award for his role in "Breaking Bad" in 2014
Received a Critics's Choice Award for his role in "Better Call Saul" in 2015
Received the 2003 Le Roger for best feature at the Avignon/New York Film Festival
Attended Southern Illinois University where he worked at the radio station
He and his wife Naomi have been married since 1997 and have 2 children
Performed on The Second City Mainstage in 1990
Was hired as a writer on "Saturday Night Live" and performed in sketches
Was influenced by the British television series "Monty Python's Flying Circus․"
Quote: "I'm Bob Odenkirk․ The one from 'Mr․ Show,' 'Breaking Bad,' so many things, one would almost think that I am multi-talented․ I am not․ I just have restless leg syndrome in my entire body․"
Quote: "I didn't as a kid dream of having a career in Hollywood, didn't think about it at all․ I just liked comedy, and sketch comedy in particular․"
His children convinced him to take the Saul Goodman role on "Breaking Bad․"
Wrote a book called "A Load of Hooey" released in 2014
Leaves one-star reviews of classic films and literature on Amazon to cheer himself up when he is feeling bad

Awards

1989Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1990Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1991Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1993Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program: winner
1997CableACE-Original Song: winner
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Music and Lyrics: nominated
1998Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program: nominated
1999Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program: nominated
2003Le Roger-Best Feature - USA: winner
2003Audience Award-Narrative: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Original Song in a DVD Premiere Movie: winner
2003DVDX Award-Best Original Song in a DVD Premiere Movie: nominated
2003DVDX Award-Best Director of a DVD Premiere Movie: nominated
2003Copper Wing Award-Best Ensemble Acting: winner
2003Copper Wing Award-Best Picture: winner
2003Best Feature Film-: winner
2003Grand Jury Prize-: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: winner
2014Gold Derby TV Award-TV Movie/Mini Supporting Actor: nominated
2014Seattle Film Critics Award-Best Ensemble Cast: nominated
2015Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2015INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2015TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2016BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2016Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2016IGN Award-Best TV Actor: nominated
2016INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2016Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2016Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama: nominated
2016TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2017Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2017Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2017INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2017Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2017Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2017The BAM Award-Best Cast: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2018OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor of the Decade: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2019PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble of the Decade: nominated
2020Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020OFTA Film Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2021Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Television Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Jury Prize-Commendable Imported Film: winner
2021CinEuphoria-Best Ensemble - International Competition: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021IFJA Award-Best Actor: nominated
2021PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama/Genre: winner
2022Saturn Award-Best Actor in a Network/Cable Television Series: winner
2022CCA Super Award-Best Actor in an Action Movie: nominated
2022Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Actor: nominated
2022HCA Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Series, Drama: winner
2022OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Drama: nominated
2023AACTA International Award-Best Actor in a Series: nominated
2023Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor - Television: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: winner
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Drama Lead Actor: nominated
2023Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Drama: nominated
2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: winner
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Drama Series: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Drama or Genre: winner
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actor: nominated
2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated