
Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. He studied improvisational theater and joined the Second City-affiliated Player's Workshop in Chicago. Odenkirk appeared in the television series Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucky Hank, and Fargo. His film credits include Little Women and Nobody. Odenkirk received Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program for his writing work on The Ben Stiller Show and Saturday Night Live. Odenkirk directed the films The Brothers Solomon and Dana Gould: Let Me Put My Thoughts In You, and produced the series Mr. Show With Bob and David and Tom Goes to the Mayor.
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Bob Odenkirk says he was never supposed to be an action hero, but he’s grateful for the way his career has turned out. Starting out as a sketch comedian, he never could have foreseen roles like Saul Goodman in “Better Call Saul” or Sheriff Ulysses in his newest film, “Normal.” He tells Rachel he takes none of it for granted, as he retraces his path from his humble Illinois roots. To listen sponsor-free and support the show, sign up for Wild Card+ at plus.npr.org/wildcard See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy
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- FROM
- Berwyn, IL, United States
- BORN
- October 22, 1962