Bob Odenkirk’s acting portfolio is among the most diverse in Hollywood. From serious father figures to comedic con men, Bob Odenkirk is a jack of all trades, although his presence always seems to inherently add something special to whatever he is acting in. He also has had a great deal of success in writing, directing, and producing.
Bob Odenkirk will be joining the ranks of many other famous actors as an action movie star with the release of Nobody this month. Never one to play the same role twice, Odenkirk has a colorful career marked by illustrative and honest characters exemplified through brilliant acting.
10 Boulevard (52%)
Boulevard is a 2014 drama film starring Robin Williams as a long-married man who has his repressed sexual identity surface after he meets a young distraught hustler. Odenkirk plays William’s close friend who suspects that something is amiss with his friend. The film marks a more serious tone for both Williams and Odenkirk, but the two still manage to find compelling chemistry in this LGBTQA+ film.
9 The Giant Mechanical Man (70%)
The Giant Mechanical Man is a comedy drama revolving around a romantic relationship between an aimless 30-something year old woman (played by Jenna Fischer) and a street performer (played by Chris Messina) who dresses up as a statue. This emotional rom-com is notable for its alluring characters, including Bob Odenkirk in a minor but memorable role as Mark, the brother of the street performer’s ex-girlfriend.
8 Run Ronnie Run! (71%)
Before Bob Odenkirk was starring in movies, he was making audiences laugh their butts off on Mr. Show, a comedy sketch show on HBO he acted on with David Cross. Based off one of the recurring characters on the show, Ronnie Dobbs, this film explores the world of fame and fortune in unsuspecting places.
Bob Odenkirk plays a multitude of silly characters, keeping in touch with the frivolous aspects of the original show. The film premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival and was released direct to video in 2003.
7 Long Shot (81%)
Never one to shy away from uncommon roles, Bob Odenkirk actually plays the President of the United States in the 2019 rom-com, Long Shot, starring Charlize Theron and Seth Rogan. The movie is a satirical look at American politics and the media frenzies that surround elections. Bob Odenkirk is the perfect casting choice as the current President who decides he wants to enter the world of Hollywood acting and leave politics behind, throwing the next elections into a tornado of turmoil. Charlize Theron, as Secretary of State, decides she wants to make a run for the job and recruits a journalist, Seth Rogan, to help her write speeches to reach the American public.
6 Nobody (81%)
Bob Odenkirk has made the explosive jump into action films with this year’s Nobody, a thriller involving a mild mannered man thrown into extraordinary circumstances. Like John Wick, Odenkirk is an immensely skilled action hero in plain clothes, thrust into a violent conflict by a vicious drug lord. The film has been receiving great reviews from critics who are just as excited as audiences to see Odenkirk in a new kind of role.
5 The Post (88%)
Bob Odenkirk finds himself on the other side of the political world in the critically acclaimed 2017 historical thriller, The Post. The film follows the endeavor of a team of journalists in 1971 who struggle to publish the uncovered Pentagon Papers, a damaging set of documents that go into the dark depths of the United States government’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Featuring a star-studded cast, including Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, and Sarah Paulson, the film searches for truth in the murky waters of political scandals. Odenkirk plays famed journalist Ben Bagdikian to help round out the ensemble cast.
4 The Spectacular Now (91%)
The Spectacular Now is a coming of age drama involving a high school senior struggling with sudden changes in his life and alcoholism. Bob Odenkirk plays the boy’s boss who notices the negative shifts in his behavior. The movie is certainly more serious than the average high school senior romp and tackles some genuine issues in an earnest manner that has garnered much praise from critics and audiences alike.
3 Nebraska (91%)
Another critically acclaimed movie and instant classic. Nebraska is the story of a elderly father and his adult son traveling across the upper regions of the American plains in this touching comedy-drama filmed entirely in black and white. The film explores the deep relationships between family and friends in small towns as the wayward son and his father search for answers in their pasts after the father wins a million-dollar contest. Bob Odenkirk is memorable as the brother of the wayward son, in a role that is both heartfelt and hilarious.
2 Incredibles 2 (93%)
The second Incredibles film has been just as well received as the first movie by both fans and critics. Pixar works their storytelling magic once more to bring back the beloved superhero family and pit them against a slew of new adversaries.
Bob Odenkirk voices Winston Deavor, a new character in the long awaited sequel. Deavor is a superhero fanatic who is trying to bring back the people’s trust in superheroes through the telecommunications company he runs with his sister. The film is a joyous ode to both superheroes and the die-hard fans who worship them.
1 Little Women (95%)
Bob Odenkirk proves once again he is an actor who can be relied on for his versatility and adaptability with his role as Father March in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. This essential tale from the 1800’s is no stranger to the big screen, yet the 2019 adaption breathes new life into the American coming of age classic. The film has received rave reviews and achieved numerous accolades since its release. The large and recognizable ensemble cast is one of the biggest draws, with Bob Odenkirk once again adding some special zest into this beloved story.
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