Bob Odenkirk, born October 22, 1962, is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director known for his versatile career in television and film. He began his career as a comedy writer in the late 1980s, contributing to *Saturday Night Live* (1987–1991), where he won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in 1989. He created the iconic character Matt Foley, famously portrayed by Chris Farley. Odenkirk also wrote for *The Ben Stiller Show*, winning another Emmy in 1993, as well as for *Late Night with Conan O'Brien* and other comedy programs[1][3][5][7]. In the mid-1990s, Odenkirk co-created and starred with David Cross in the cult classic HBO sketch comedy series *Mr. Show with Bob and David* (1995–1998), which was revived as *W/ Bob & David* on Netflix in 2015. He has also produced and contributed to shows like *Tom Goes to the Mayor* and *Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!*[1][3][7][8]. Odenkirk gained widespread acclaim for his dramatic role as Saul Goodman/Jimmy McGill on AMC's *Breaking Bad* (2009–2013) and its spin-off *Better Call Saul* (2015–2022). His portrayal earned him six Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. He also appeared in other television roles, including Bill Oswalt in *Fargo* (2014) and received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for *The Bear* (2024)[1][3][8]. In film, Odenkirk expanded his range with roles in *Nebraska* and the action thriller *Nobody* (2021), which debuted at number one at the U.S. box office. He is currently filming *Nobody 2* and the suspense-action film *Normal*, both scripted by Derek Kolstad, creator of *John Wick*. Odenkirk is also returning to the stage in David Mamet’s *Glengarry Glen Ross*, reflecting his ongoing engagement with live theater[2]. He has earned two Primetime Emmy Awards from 18 nominations, three Critics' Choice Television Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and multiple Golden Globe nominations, marking him as a significant figure in comedy and drama alike[1].