Bob Odenkirk

Birth Name:

Robert John Odenkirk

Birth Place:

Naperville, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Writer, Producer, Soundtrack, Director

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

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 Director of a DVD Premiere Movie:Nominated
2003DVDX Award - Best Original Song in a DVD Premiere Movie:Winner
2003DVDX Award - Best Original Song in a DVD Premiere Movie:Nominated
2003Copper Wing Award - Best Picture:Winner
2003Copper Wing Award - Best Ensemble Acting:Winner
2003Best Feature FilmWinner
2003Grand Jury PrizeNominated
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 an Ensemble in a Drama Series:Nominated
2019Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor 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 Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2019Primetime Emmy - Outstanding 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 a Male Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2021Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble 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 Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
2022Primetime Emmy - Outstanding 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 Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Actor in a Broadcast Network or Cable Drama 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
2026CCA Super Award - Best Actor in an Action Movie:Nominated

Bob Odenkirk

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