Bob Odenkirk made his screen debut in the American late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show ‘Saturday Night Live’ in 1987. He starred in 13 episodes and parted ways from the show in 1991. He made his first big-screen appearance in the 1993 American comedy film ‘Wayne's World 2’ directed by Stephen Surjik. The film received mixed to positive reviews from critics and grossed over $72 million on a budget of $40 million. In 1994, he played the role of a cop in the Mick Jackson-directed American comedy film ‘Clean Slate.’ The film saw mostly negative reviews upon release and holds a 19% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Odenkirk continued to star in films such as ‘The Truth About Cats & Dogs’ (1996), ‘The Cable Guy’ (1996), ‘Hacks’ (1997), ‘Can't Stop Dancing’ (1999), ‘The Independent’ (2000), ‘Dr. Dolittle 2’ (2001), and ‘Run Ronnie Run!’ (2002). In 2003, Odenkirk made his feature film directorial debut in the American film ‘Melvin Goes to Dinner.’ The film saw its premiere at the Slamdance Film Festival. He was next seen in films such as ‘My Big Fat Independent Movie’ (2004), ‘Sarah Silverman: Jesus Is Magic’ (2005), ‘Danny Roane: First Time Director’ (2006), ‘Relative Strangers’ (2006), ‘Let's Go to Prison’ (2006), ‘The Brothers Solomon’ (2007), ‘Super High Me’ (2007), and ‘Operation: Endgame’ (2009).
In 2009, he grabbed the role of ‘Saul Goodman’ in the American neo-Western crime drama television series ‘Breaking Bad’ created by Vince Gilligan. The series ran for 5 seasons and aired its final episode in 2013. He next starred in television series and shows such as ‘The Life & Times of Tim’ (2010), ‘Entourage’ (2010), ‘Jon Benjamin Has a Van’ (2011), ‘Bob's Burgers’ (2012), ‘Comedy Bang! Bang!’ (2012-2016), ‘Drunk History’ (2013-2018), ‘The Birthday Boys’ (2013-2014), ‘Fargo’ (2014), and ‘Tim & Eric's Bedtime Stories’ (2014). In 2015, he reprised his role as ‘Saul Goodman’ in the American crime and legal drama television series ‘Better Call Saul’ created by Vince Gilligan and Peter Gould. The series aired 61 episodes in a span of 6 seasons before going off-air in 2022. Odenkirk also received several award nominations, including 9 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, for his performance in the show. He was next seen in television series like ‘W/ Bob & David’ (2015), ‘Nobodies’ (2017), ‘No Activity’ and (2017-2018, 2021). In 2019, he became a part of the American adult animated psychological comedy-drama television series ‘Undone.’ The series completed its second season in April 2022. Odenkirk also appeared in television series like ‘The Simpsons’ (2019), ‘Corporate’ (2020), ‘Mom’ (2021), and ‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ (2021). In 2021, he joined the voice cast of the American adult animated comedy television series ‘Chicago Party Aunt’ where he voiced ‘Feathers.’ The series received a mixed response from critics.
This action crime thriller film tells the story of Hutch Mansell, a family man, whose house is burgled by two petty thieves. He decides to teach them a lesson, but unfortunately, this leads him to a war against a Russian crime lord named Yulian.
Little Women is a period drama film which is based on the popular novel of the same name by Louisa May Alcott. The film revolves around four sisters, each determined to live her life according to her own terms.
Old Woody Grant is determined to reach Lincoln, Nebraska from Billings, Montana after receiving a scam mail stating he has won a million dollar sweepstakes prize. After he attempts a few times, his son David reluctantly agrees to drive him there, however, they get into trouble when Woody decides to stop at his Nebraska hometown to settle previous scores.
Focusing on the life of newspaper heiress and publisher Katharine Graham, this historical political thriller film highlights the challenges she has to face after the deaths of her husband and her father. The film was chosen by the National Board of Review as the best film of 2017.
Sutter Keely, a charismatic high school senior who loves to party, gets heavily drunk after sudden breakup with his girlfriend and is awakened the next morning in a stranger's lawn by shy and studious peer Aimee Finecky. Despite being polar opposites, they gradually begin to develop a bond after he convinces her to teach him geometry.
This romantic comedy drama film tells the story of a soft spoken zoo worker, Janice, who is evicted from her house, after which she is forced to live with her overbearing sister Jill. She meets Tim, a former street performer who has recently started working at the zoo. They soon develop a friendship, after bumping into one another several times. Eventually, they plan to go on a date.
Take Me Home Tonight is a romantic comedy film, revolving around an awkward MIT graduate who works as a video clerk despite receiving excellent job offers. His life takes an interesting turn, when he is invited to a party by his high-school crush.
When a handsome man wants to see her, a radio show host asks her model friend to impersonate her and meet him for a blind date.
The film revolves around two heavy metal enthusiasts, Wayne and Garth, who try to organize a rock concert. Meanwhile Wayne also needs to fend off a record producer who is eyeing his girlfriend.
Ronnie is a petty criminal who has a knack for getting arrested. Things take a turn for him when one of his crimes are caught on tape, and noticed by TV producer Terry Twillstein. After noticing Dobb’s popularity with viewers, he gets inspired to create a show entitled ‘Ronnie Dobbs Gets Arrested’, where Ronnie will be shown arrested in a different city every week. The show manages to be a big hit within a short time.
Steven Kovacs bribes cable installer Ernie ‘Chip’ Douglas to give him free premium channels. However, Chip soon becomes intrusive, invades Steven’s personal life, and makes his life a living hell. When Steven tries to break their friendship, things take a much darker turn, including Chip taking Steven’s ex Robin as a hostage.
In order to take revenge against a judge who has sent him to prison multiple times, a thief plans revenge. When the judge’s son lands in prison, the thief gets into prison himself, to make the former’s life a living nightmare.
Humans were living in peace in the town of Dillford, along with zombies and vampires, until the alien apocalypse occurs. Things turn upside down, and humans, vampires and zombies turn against one another. One human teen, along with a vampire and a zombie, unite together in order to fight the aliens and bring them down.
Nolan is a sixty-year old man who is a professor of literature, living a quiet and uneventful life. He had realized that he was gay at the age of 12, although he was never able to express it. However, things get complicated when he begins to develop feelings for a male hooker. He is unsure how this will affect his married life or professional career.
Tim and Eric are two filmmakers who are given a sum of a $ 1 billion, to make a movie. However, within some time, they end up wasting all of the money, after which they fear that they might be sent to prison or get hunted by the ones who loaned them the money. In order to get the money back, they attempt to revitalize a failing shopping mall.
In order to please their dying father, two brothers, Dean and John who are socially awkward, attempt to find a suitable partner for themselves, so that they can provide him with a grandchild.
A spy finds his boss murdered in their underground facility. In addition, the place has been rigged with explosives by the killer. Now, it is up to him to find the man responsible for the crime.
Dr Dolittle 2 is a comedy film which tells the story of Dr Dolittle, a veterinary doctor with the ability to talk to animals. In this film, he tries to help a bear, Archie, with his love life, and also protect a forest from encroachment.
In order to take revenge against a judge who has sent him to prison multiple times, a thief plans revenge. When the judge’s son lands in prison, the thief gets into prison himself, to make the former’s life a living nightmare.
In order to please their dying father, two brothers, Dean and John who are socially awkward, attempt to find a suitable partner for themselves, so that they can provide him with a grandchild.
An unsuccessful screenwriter, pitches in shockingly outrageous story ideas to a studio executive in this anthology comprising fourteen interlinked short films. It is directed by twelve different directors and stars famous Hollywood names.
Monkeybone is a fantasy comedy film which tells the story of a carefree cartoonist, who accidentally gets transported to a nightmarish world of his own creations, after facing a car crash.
In a small town named Blaine, in Missouri, a few residents prepare for a community theater production led by an eccentric director named Corky St. Clair. They soon learn that someone from Broadway will be attending it, as well.
This biographical comedy drama film revolves around the story of Rudy Ray Moore, who is a performer who creates an outrageous character named Dolemite. Within a short time, he becomes an underground sensation, as well as a kung-fu star.
Bob Odenkirk Awards
| The Ben Stiller Show | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | 1993 |
| Saturday Night Live | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | 1989 |
