Bob Odenkirk

Bob Odenkirk is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer, best known for playing Saul Goodman in "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul".

Bob Odenkirk (born October 22, 1962) is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, director, and producer. He first gained recognition in sketch comedy before later becoming widely known for dramatic roles and action films. He is best known for playing Saul Goodman in the television series 'Breaking Bad' and its spin-off 'Better Call Saul'.

Early life and career

Odenkirk began his career in comedy and writing, working as a writer for television shows such as 'Saturday Night Live' and 'The Ben Stiller Show'. He later gained recognition in sketch comedy as a co-creator and co-star of the sketch comedy series 'Mr. Show with Bob and David'.

Breakthrough roles

Odenkirk's breakthrough role came as the character Saul Goodman in the crime drama series 'Breaking Bad'. He later reprised the role as the lead in the spin-off prequel 'Better Call Saul'. He also co-created and co-starred in the sketch comedy series 'Mr. Show with Bob and David'.

Film career

Odenkirk has appeared in a range of films including 'Nebraska', 'The Post', 'Incredibles 2', and 'Nobody'. He has also directed feature films such as 'Melvin Goes to Dinner', 'Let's Go to Prison', and 'The Brothers Solomon'.

Health incident

In July 2021, Odenkirk collapsed while filming the sixth season of 'Better Call Saul' and was taken to hospital for a heart-related medical emergency. Later reporting described the episode as a near-fatal heart attack. He recovered and returned to filming.