David Koechner facts for kids
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David Koechner
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Koechner in 2013
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David Michael Koechner
August 24, 1962 Tipton, Missouri, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1986–present |
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Leigh Koechner
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| Children | 5 |
David Michael Koechner (/ˈkɛknər/ KEK-nər; born August 24, 1962) is an American actor and comedian. He is famous for his funny roles. You might know him as Champ Kind from the Anchorman movies. He also played Todd Packer on the TV show The Office.
Koechner started his acting journey by studying improv comedy. He learned at ImprovOlympic in Chicago. Then, he joined another comedy group called Second City Northwest. In 1995, he moved to New York City. There, he was a cast member on Saturday Night Live for a year. He also appeared regularly on Late Night with Conan O'Brien. In 1997, Koechner moved to Los Angeles. He began working in many film and TV comedies. His first movie roles were small parts in Wag the Dog and Man on the Moon.
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Early Life and Education
David Koechner was born on August 24, 1962. His hometown is Tipton, Missouri. His parents are Margaret Ann and Cecil Stephen Koechner. David has two brothers and three sisters. His father owned a business that made turkey coops. David grew up in a Catholic family. His family background includes German, English, and Irish roots.
He first studied Political Science in college. He went to Benedictine College and the University of Missouri. But he soon decided to follow his dream of being a comedian. He moved to Chicago to learn improvisational comedy. He studied with a famous teacher named Del Close at ImprovOlympic. Later, he joined The Second City comedy group. He finished his training there in 1994.
Comedy Career
Starting on TV
In 1995, David Koechner joined Saturday Night Live (SNL). He worked with his friends from Second City, Nancy Walls and Adam McKay. During his time on SNL, he also became friends with Will Ferrell. David played several funny characters on the show. One was Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons. He also made fun of famous people like Mike Ditka and Charlie Sheen. After one season on SNL, he joined Late Night with Conan O'Brien in 1996.
The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show
David Koechner teamed up with his SNL friend David 'Gruber' Allen. They created a comedy act called The Naked Trucker Show. David played his character, Gerald "T-Bones" Tibbons. This character was based on a real person he knew. Their show mixed stand-up comedy with funny country songs. It became very popular in Hollywood clubs. They even opened for the band Tenacious D. In 2007, they got their own TV show. The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show aired on Comedy Central.
Big Movie Roles
In 2004, David got a big movie role. He played Champ Kind in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. This role made him very well-known. He was nominated for two MTV Movie Awards with his Anchorman co-stars. After Anchorman, he appeared in many other comedies. These included Talladega Nights, Thank You for Smoking, and Snakes on a Plane.
He also started doing voice acting. In 2006, he voiced Dag in the movie Barnyard. His role as a gun lobbyist in Thank You for Smoking was highly praised.
Working with Friends Again
David Koechner often works with actors like Will Ferrell and Steve Carell. Steve Carell, who was also from Second City, suggested David for a role on The Office. David played Todd Packer on the show. He appeared in 15 episodes. His work with these famous comedians led to them being called the "Frat Pack" by some media. He also had a guest role as Uncle Earl on Hannah Montana.
Leading Roles and Recent Work
In 2007, David had his first main role in a movie. He played Coach Lambeau Fields in The Comebacks. He played a football coach trying to turn his team around. He also continued his The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show on Comedy Central. Many of his famous friends made guest appearances on the show.
David returned as Champ Kind in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues in 2013. He also starred in the horror-comedy Krampus. Critics praised his serious acting in the 2014 movie Cheap Thrills. He has also been a regular on TV shows like Bless This Mess and Superior Donuts. You can often see him as Bill Lewis on The Goldbergs. He also voices Dick Reynolds on American Dad!. In 2016, he acted in the drama film Priceless, showing his range beyond comedy.
Personal Life
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David Koechner lives in Los Angeles. He has five children. He has tattoos of his family's names on his right arm.
He often performs at comedy clubs in Los Angeles. He has supported political campaigns in the past. For example, he performed at a fundraiser for Senator John Kerry in 2004.
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Koechner in 2013
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Koechner in 2024
See also
In Spanish: David Koechner para niños
