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My Take
Bob Odenkirk is my favorite argument for late blooming. He won an Emmy as a comedy writer back in 1993, spent decades as a cult figure of sketch comedy, and then, in his fifties, turned Saul Goodman into one of television's great tragic characters. The leap from writers room to dramatic lead to action hero should not work, yet he made each step look inevitable. I think his secret is a writer's understanding of structure and timing applied to performance. Few careers make me feel this optimistic about reinvention at any age.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bob Odenkirk
- Name (Japanese)
- ボブ・オデンカーク
- Reading
- ぼぶ・おでんかーく
- Born
- October 22, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Berwyn, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- film producer / film director / comedian / writer / screenwriter
2. Background
- High school
- Naperville North High School
- University
- Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Awards & achievements
- 1993 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series
- 2014 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
- Emmy Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bob Odenkirk born?
Born October 22, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Bob Odenkirk from?
Bob Odenkirk is from Berwyn, Illinois, United States.
What does Bob Odenkirk do?
Bob Odenkirk works as film producer, film director, comedian, writer, screenwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.