David Koechner
- Actor
- Writer
- Producer
Actor, writer and producer David Michael Koechner was born in Tipton,
Missouri, to Margaret Ann (Downey) and Cecil Stephen Koechner, who ran
a turkey coop manufacturing business. He is of German, Irish, and
English ancestry. An alumnus of Chicago's Second City Theater, Koechner
got his first break as a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" and since
has become an instantly recognizable face appearing in more than 120
films and television shows. He is best known for his roles as Todd
Packer on "The Office" and Champ Kind from "Anchorman" and "Anchorman
2: The Legend Continues." Koechner received rave reviews for his role
in the dark, twisted and film festival award-winning thriller "Cheap
Thrills." He is also writing and producing a variety show pilot for
NBC. Additional notable film credits include "Waiting," "Out Cold,"
"Talladega Nights," "Get Smart," "Extract," "Thank You for Smoking" and
"A Haunted House." When not filming, Koechner performs live stand-up
comedy across the country and creates original content videos for his
YouTube channel, Full On Koechner. He resides in Los Angeles, Calif.
with his wife and five children.