Bob Odenkirk
Bob Odenkirk
Robert John "Bob" Odenkirkis an American actor, comedian, writer, director and producer, best known for his role as shady lawyer Saul Goodmanon the AMC crime drama series Breaking Bad and its spin-off, Better Call Saul. Together with fellow comedian and writer David Cross, Odenkirk co-created and co-starred in the HBO sketch comedy series Mr. Show with Bob and David...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actor
Date of Birth22 October 1962
CityBerwyn, IL
CountryUnited States of America
Even if people end up doing awful things, you can empathize with their motives when you know them. When you get to know the person, you can understand why they make those choices, even if they're bad. And oftentimes people do have good drives that are sympathetic and can even be seen as selfless and good-hearted.
I've always tried to have a rule that you shouldn't make fun of innocent people who can't defend themselves. I find that a little unseemly and distasteful. But nothing's really sacred to me.
We're all real people with moments of intense honesty and pathos and humanity. We all experience that, whether you're comedic or not.
I honestly would tell anyone young to start looking at stories and learning story, because I think that’s the next step after people go, ‘OK, I’ve had enough of that improvisation, I’ve had enough of those short comedy bits. Tell me a story, tell me a more complex story, something that lasts and maybe has a little more meaning to it.’ Don’t ever look at what’s happening now; look at what’s coming next.
When I go to M Bar there's all kinds of agents there, looking for people who doing good stuff.
It is so weird to be on this side of that, because when you're starting out, and it seems like you're starting out for so long, you look up to the people who have made their mark. And you sort of want to be that.
I think people might think I've gotten a little more serious, but I just don't think that's true. I sort of always liked the same stuff.
It's dangerous to get calm. You need some nerves to work from, it's good energy. It's not good to have no nerves. You'd fall asleep on stage.
Drama is more focused and it reveals itself to you, whereas comedy is just right there, when you first read it.
My godfather was a Chicago policeman, and I've always looked at law enforcement as a challenging and interesting job.
I think that acting is no fun unless it's hard. I'm not titillated by acting or being an actor unless I have to work hard.
I love any scene where there's a physical confrontation. It reminds me that I'm in show business and I play pretend for a living.
My goal, whenever entering a project, is always to gain 12 pounds.
I don't think the sketch on its own is a great sketch.