Elliott Schwartz

The wealthy former colleague who offered Walter White help and a job.

Elliott Schwartz is Walter White's former partner and friend, who co-created Gray Matter with him and is married to Gretchen Schwartz. He offered Walt a job at Gray Matter Technologies, citing its excellent health insurance as a way to cover Walt's cancer treatment.

Background

Elliott Schwartz co-founded Gray Matter Technologies with Walter White. In the episode "Gray Matter," which aired on February 24, 2008, Elliott hosts his birthday party at his home in Albuquerque. He offers Walt a position and full coverage for his chemotherapy through his company's health insurance after learning of Walt's diagnosis from Skyler. Walt declines the offer due to pride and suspicion that Skyler contacted him without permission.

Did You Know?

Elliott Schwartz is played by actor Adam Godley.
Creator Vince Gilligan identified this specific episode as the turning point where Walter "breaks bad" by choosing to cook meth instead of accepting the ethical alternative Elliott offered.