Arthur Hobbs

Portrayed by: Bob Odenkirk

First appearance: The Chain of Screaming

Also Known As: Artillery Arthur

Occupation: Employee at Goliath National Bank

Romances: Unnamed ex-wife

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Arthur Hobbs was Marshall Eriksen's boss at certain points during his career as corporate lawyer. He is known as Artillery Arthur for the "military" manner with which he treats his subordinates.

Contents 1 Show Outline 1.1 Season 3 1.2 Season 5 1.3 Season 6 2 Family 3 Episode Appearances 4 External Links 5 Comments

Show Outline

Season 3

In 2008, while working at Nicholson, Hewitt & West, he has a shouting row with Marshall, which brings Marshall down emotionally. The embarrassment is such that Marshall asks his friends for help. Unfortunately for him, he ends up taking Barney's advice based on "The Chain of Screaming", and shouts at his boss before quitting his job. (The Chain of Screaming)

Season 5

In late 2009, Arthur gets hired at GNB, where it turns out that he doesn't even remember Marshall's name. However, as Marshall and Barney point out later, this indifference is a cause for worry, as Arthur fires people he doesn't bond with. But when Marshall goes on the roof for some fresh air and finds Arthur smoking there, he decides to try and bond with him over cigarettes. (Last Cigarette Ever)

Season 6

Since then, Arthur not only remembers Marshall's name, but changes his attitude with him to a friendly one, going as far as calling him (and Barney) the "future" of Goliath National Bank. (Natural History)

Arthur has a wife and kids but prefers to talk about his dog, Tugboat, who made an appearance in a promotional film for GNB. (Canning Randy)

Arthur and his wife later get a divorce, but his ex-wife gets to keep keeps Tugboat, which Arthur takes very badly. (Landmarks)

Family

• Spouse: Unnamed ex-wife
• Children: Unnamed
• Pet(s): Tugboat

Episode Appearances

1. The Chain of Screaming
2. Last Cigarette Ever
3. Canning Randy
4. Natural History
5. Garbage Island
6. The Perfect Cocktail
7. Landmarks
8. Challenge Accepted

External Links

• Bob Odenkirk at the English Wikipedia
• Bob Odenkirk at the Internet Movie Database

Goliath National Bank v • t • e
Current Employees	Barney Stinson • Arthur Hobbs • Bilson • Jenkins (character) • Ted Mosby • Toy Guy • Food Guy • Fantasy Guy • YouTube Clip Guy • Creepy Back Rub Guy • PJ • Wisneiwski
Former Employees	Marshall Eriksen • Randy Wharmpess • Meeker • Gary Blauman
Others	New GNB Headquarters • AltruCell Corporation

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