Bob Odenkirk

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Characters played by Bob Odenkirk

Jimmy McGill — Better Call Saul (2015)

A former con artist known as "Slippin' Jimmy" who aims to become a respectable public defender. After earning his law degree, he faces rejection from his brother's firm and builds an elder law practice. His career intersects with the drug trade, leading to his transformation into the flamboyant criminal lawyer Saul Goodman. Later, he becomes a fugitive living as Gene Takavic.

Dr. Smith — NewsRadio (1995)

Medical professional appearing in brief capacity for plot convenience.

Winston Deavor — Incredibles 2 (2018)

Wealthy tech entrepreneur funding superhero legalization.

Father March — Little Women (2019)

The March family's father who is away serving in the American Civil War. He communicates with his family and returns home during the past timeline, reuniting with his daughters before Beth's passing.

Ulysses — Normal (2026)

Ulysses is the interim sheriff of Normal, Minnesota, who arrives after the previous sheriff’s death. When he discovers that his deputies and townspeople are tied to a criminal operation, he allies with bank robbers Lori and Keith, then joins forces with Alex. He organizes the town’s defense against the arriving Yakuza and survives the final confrontation.

Hutch Mansell — Nobody 2 (2025)

Former covert operative living a mundane life who unleashes lethal skills to protect his family.

Bob — Halloween Kills (2021)

Lynda's boyfriend who becomes a victim.

Ben Bagdikian — The Post (2017)

Ben Bagdikian is an assistant editor at The Washington Post and a former colleague of Daniel Ellsberg at the RAND Corporation. He tracks Ellsberg down, obtains the complete 4,000-page report, and helps the reporters investigate it. His admission that he used the same source as Neil Sheehan creates a serious legal crisis for Graham and Bradlee.

Dan — The Spectacular Now (2013)

Dan is Sutter's boss, who tells him that the business can afford to keep only one employee and values Sutter because he is good with customers. He offers to retain Sutter only if he stops arriving drunk, but Sutter cannot promise sobriety and quits.

President Chambers — Long Shot (2019)

The outgoing US President and former TV actor who encourages Charlotte to run for office. He later pressures her to compromise on tree preservation and partners with Parker Wembley to blackmail her over her relationship with Fred.

Animal Groupie #4 / Forest Animal / Dog (voice) — Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001)

Voice actor for multiple minor forest animals and a dog.

Lawrence — Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

A Hollywood film executive at Dimension Pictures who had previously rejected Dolemite. After hearing about the film’s successful Indiana premiere, he contacts Rudy Ray Moore and offers distribution. He warns that Moore would not receive profits immediately, but promises broader theatrical access and eventual profit for everyone involved.

Career Overview

Bob Odenkirk has 169 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently The Incredibles with 2 titles. Signature works include Better Call Saul, Incredibles 2, Normal. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
169
Birth Date
1962-10-22
Birth Place
Berwyn, Illinois, USA

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q888178), public domain (CC0).