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“I felt my personal life was not what it should be. It had nothing to do with Mr. Show - I'm monstrously appreciative and understand what it did for me and to me - but after four years, I just felt like I needed to do something else. I guess I wanted to be in a different place, physically.”

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Bob Odenkirk, born on October 22, 1962, is an American actor. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Jimmy McGill in the television series 'Breaking Bad', for which he received numerous nominations and awards. Odenkirk's acting career began in comedy, where he served as an actor and writer for several comedy programs, including 'Saturday Night Live'. His filmography includes 'The Big Lebowski' and 'It'. more

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