Wednesday 28 June 2017

Bob Odenkirk





Bob Odenkirk is an American actor and comedian who has also performed other responsibilities of a producer, director, and writer. He is mostly known for his role in AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad and HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David. Bob started his career as a writer for Saturday Night Live where he worked with Conan O'Brien and Robert Smigel. He has also written for shows like Get a Life, Late Night with David Letterman, and the Dennis Miller Show. Some of his acting shows were Tom Goes to the Mayor, Tim and Eric Awesome Show, How I Met Your Mother, Comedy Bang!Bang!, The Birthday Boys and more. He has been duly awarded for his outstanding contribution as a writer at Primetime Emmy. Other award arsenal includes Critics Choice Television Award, Satellite Award, Screen Actor's Guild Award, Boston Society of Film Critics Award etc.


Bob Odenkirk  Religion

Bob was born in Illinois. His father who was employed in a printing business, and mother Barbara Odenkirk were Roman Catholics of German and Irish descent.

Bob Odenkirk Political Views

The political views of this multi-talented actor is mostly unmentioned and unseen. Bob considers Monty Python's Flying Circus as his inspiration and influence in comic writing. Popular comedians like Chris Farley and Tim Meadows have performed with him at Improv Olympic. Notably, once he appeared in a politically themed Miller Lite commercials. 

Who is he/she dating?

Bob Odenkirk is married to Naomi Yomtov who later became the executive producer of the show With Bob and David. Together they have two children.

Bob Odenkirk Hobbies

He studied at Southern Illinois University Carbondale where he worked as DJ for his college radio station. Even before finishing his graduation he moved to Chicago where he performed as a stand-up comedian for 7 years. His hobbies are mostly writing, comic acting and other such entertaining activities. Already he is considered as one of the most celebrated comedians of American TV shows and movies.


Interesting Facts

His brother Bill Odenkirk is also a comedian.

Bob also has a Scottish descent.

He was once nominated for Palme d'Or at Cannes International Film Festival.

Most of his work is with David Cross or Will Arnett.

Many of his roles are of a sharp-suited businessman or agent.


Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Odenkirk
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0644022/