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Bill Odenkirk

b. 1965

Comedy writer

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Born 1965. Bill Odenkirk is an American screenwriter, actor and television producer.

William Leonard Odenkirk (born October 13, 1965) is an American comedy writer. He is the younger brother of actor Bob Odenkirk.

Biography William Leonard Odenkirk was born on October 13, 1965, in Naperville, Illinois to Walter Henry Odenkirk (1930–1986), who was employed in the printing business, and Barbara Mary (née Baier) Odenkirk (1936–2021). He is the younger brother of American actor and comedian Bob Odenkirk, and worked as a writer, producer and actor on the HBO sketch comedy TV show Mr. Show with Bob and David, which featured his brother as co-star. Odenkirk went on to write for Tenacious D, Futurama, and Disenchantment. He has written and executive produced episodes of The Simpsons. He holds a PhD in inorganic chemistry from the University of Chicago.

Writing credits

Tenacious D episodes He is credited with writing the following episodes, along with Jack Black, David Cross, Kyle Gass, Tom Gianas, and Bob Odenkirk: "Death of a Dream" "The Greatest Song in the World" "The Fan" "Road Gig"

Futurama episodes He is credited with writing the following episodes: "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back" (2000) "A Tale of Two Santas" (2001) "Insane in the Mainframe" (2001) "Kif Gets Knocked Up a Notch" (2003) "The Farnsworth Parabox" (2003) "Planet Espresso" (2024) "Scared Screenless" (2025)

The Simpsons episodes He is credited with writing the following episodes: "Treehouse of Horror XV" (all three segments) (2004) "The Seven-Beer Snitch" (2005) "The Mook, the Chef, the Wife and Her Homer" (2006) "Crook and Ladder" (2007) "Double, Double, Boy in Trouble" (2008) "Million Dollar Maybe" (2010) "Love Is a Many Strangled Thing" (2011) "Adventures in Baby-Getting" (2012) "Pulpit Friction" (2013) "Super Franchise Me" (2014) "To Courier with Love" (2016) "The Last Traction Hero" (2016) "Grampy Can Ya Hear Me" (2017) "Forgive and Regret" (2018) "The Fat Blue Line” (2019)

Disenchantment episodes Odenkirk is credited with writing the following episodes: "Steamland Confidential" (2021) "Love Is Hell" (2022) "The Pitter-Patter of Little Feet" (2022) "The Goo-Bye Girl" (2022) "Fish Out of Water" (2023)

Guru Nation project A series developed for Paramount+ with Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
University of Chicago
Awards
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Animated Program
Also known as
William Leonard Odenkirk

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bill Odenkirk?

comedy writer

When was Bill Odenkirk born?

Bill Odenkirk was born on 13 October 1965 in Naperville.

What is Bill Odenkirk's occupation?

Bill Odenkirk is a screenwriter, actor and television producer.

What nationality is Bill Odenkirk?

Bill Odenkirk is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bill Odenkirk

· Wikidata: Q2903311

· DBpedia: Bill Odenkirk

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