Bob Odenkirk is an accomplished American actor, screenwriter, comedian, and producer. He began his career in comedy writing and performance before transitioning to acting in dramatic roles. He has received numerous awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards, three Critics' Choice Television Awards, and a Screen Actors Guild Award. He has also been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award, recognizing his talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.
In 1997, Bob Odenkirk married Naomi Yomtov, who later became the executive producer of W/ Bob and David.
In 2017, Bob Odenkirk published his first book, A Load of Hooey, and co-wrote, produced, and starred in Girlfriend's Day, a Netflix original film.
In 2018, Bob Odenkirk was diagnosed with arterial plaque build-up, which later contributed to his heart attack in 2021.
On December 15, 2019, Bob Odenkirk's alma mater, SIU, awarded him the honorary degree of Doctor of Performing Arts.
In April 2020, Bob Odenkirk established his own production company, Cal-Gold Pictures, with Ian Friedman as head of television and signed a first-look deal with Sony Pictures Television.
In March 2021, Bob Odenkirk starred as Hutch Mansell in the action-thriller film Nobody, which opened at number one at the US box office, with $6.7 million in ticket sales.
On July 27, 2021, Bob Odenkirk was hospitalized in Albuquerque after experiencing a "small heart attack" on the set of the sixth season of Better Call Saul.
In 2022, Bob Odenkirk revealed the severity of his 2021 heart attack, disclosing that his heart stopped and he required cardiopulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation. He also mentioned being diagnosed with arterial plaque build-up in 2018 and subsequently having two stents placed in his coronary arteries.
On March 19, 2023, the new series starring Bob Odenkirk titled Lucky Hank, based on the novel Straight Man by Richard Russo, premiered on AMC.
In 2023, Bob Odenkirk acted in the FX series The Bear playing Uncle Lee in the episode "Fishes", earning him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
In 2025, Bob Odenkirk made his Broadway debut as Shelly Levene in a revival of the David Mamet play Glengarry Glen Ross, earning a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play.
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