Biography
In the 1990s, Bob Odenkirk established himself as an avatar of the next wave of edgy, ribald American sketch comedy, initially as a cast member of the short-lived but portentous Fox series "The Ben Stiller Show" (1992-1993), then as co-creator and star of the off-the-wall subversive HBO series "Mr. Show with Bob and David" (1995-98). A native of Chicago's suburbs and later product of the Second City comedy fraternity, he followed that talent …
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Career Milestones
2007 | Helmed the comedy "Brothers Solomon" reuniting him with Will Arnett and Chi McBride | |
2006 | Directed "Let's Go to Prison" a comedy starring Dax Shepard, Will Arnett and Chi McBride | |
2003 | Directed "Melvin Goes to Dinner," a film adaptation of Michael Blieden's play "Phyro-Giants!" | |
2002 | Co-wrote and co-starred in "Run Ronnie Run," a movie spin-off of the popular HBO sketch comedy show "Mr. Show" | |
2000 | Provided character voice for NBC animated series "Sammy" | |
1997 | Appeared in "Hacks", the feature directorial debut of TV writer Gary Rosen | |
1996 | Played Matthew Broderick's brother in "The Cable Guy" | |
1996 | Seen as bookstore man in "The Truth About Cats and Dogs", starring Garofalo | |
1995 | Co-creator and co-star with Cross of HBO's "Mr. Show" (also known as Mr. Show with Bob and David) | |
1994 | Wrote for "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" (NBC) | |
1993 | Played a concert nerd in "Wayne's World II" | |
1993 | Had recurring role as Stevie Grant, Shandling's agent, on "The Larry Sanders Show" (HBO) | |
1992 | Apppeared in episodes of Comedy Central series "The A-List" | |
1992 | Wrote and performed for "The Ben Stiller Show" (Fox) | |
1992 | Introduced to David Cross by mutual friend Janeane Garofalo | |
1991 | Executive story editor for Fox's "Get a Life" | |
1987 | Writer for NBC's "Saturday Night Live" | |
1987 | Moved to NYC | |
| Worked frequently as stand-up at Chicago's Second City Theater | ||
| Grew up in Napierville, IL (a suburb of Chicago) | ||
Awards
2012 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series in Breaking Bad |
2003 | South by Southwest Film Festival for Narrative First Feature in Melvin Goes to Dinner |
1993 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement In Writing In a Variety or Music Program in The Ben Stiller Show |
1991 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Variety or Music Program in Saturday Night Live |
1990 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Variety or Music Program in Saturday Night Live |
1989 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing In a Variety or Music Program in Saturday Night Live |